Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden
Name, choice of site location and original
concept paper was the work of activists, Jim Embry and Bruce
Mundy first rendered in the fall of 2006.
Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden concept paper
presented to the Leadership Lexington Class of 2006-2007 October 6,
2006 by Jim Embry, Co-director of NELI, NorthEast Lexington Initiative.
The Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden
is located on a piece of land just over a half-acre in size that is
bordered by Midland Place, Nelson Avenue and Third Street. It designed
to honor jockey Isaac Murphy, the three-time Kentucky Derby winner who
has been called the greatest jockey of the 19th century and to focus on
the contributions of African Americans to the racing industry.
We would also highlight northeast Lexington's role in the history of thoroughbred horse racing.
(click photo at left for additional images)
UK Kentucky Kernel newspaper 2/21/07 --
Click here for the article "Activist hopes Garden will inspire youth"
(article will open in a new window and is in pdf format)
Click here for an article from the Lexington Herald-Leader (12/07/07) explaining the garden's reason and purpose.
Click here for an editorial from the Lexington Herald-Leader (December 2006)