Henry A. Tandy
Born enslaved in Estill County, KY, Henry A. Tandy (ca1853-1918) became a successful building contractor and entrepreneur specializing in decorative stone masonry and brick work. His most known legacy is the historic Lexington, KY Fayette County Courthouse. By the early 20th century, he was among the most wealthy African Americans in Kentucky. In 2020, the downtown Cheapside Park, which is adjacent to the courthouse, was renamed the Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park.
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Henry A. Tandy
Born enslaved in Estill County, KY, Henry A. Tandy (ca1853-1918) became a successful building contractor and entrepreneur specializing in decorative stone masonry and brick work. His most known legacy is the historic Lexington, KY Fayette County Courthouse. By the early 20th century, he was among the most wealthy African Americans in Kentucky. In 2020, the downtown Cheapside Park, which is adjacent to the courthouse, was renamed the Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park.
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Vertner Woodson Tandy, architect
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The eponymous downtown Lexington, Ky. park
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Contributions to Historic architecture
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Henry A. Tandy
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Building contractor, entrepreneur, businessman
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Tandy & Byrd
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Emma Brice
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