Cityscape of Ashland, Kentucky

[1] Two years later, a five-story[2] structure replaced the existing Kitchen Building, featuring a Beaux-Arts inspired classical façade.

Later renamed Park Place, it was then used by American Electric Power, along with numerous offices and a restaurant, before being condemned in 2024.

On March 8, 1984, ground breaking took place for a new $8.3 million Quality Royale Hotel at the corner of Winchester Avenue and 15th Street.

[11] Phase one will include nine three-story apartment buildings for a total of 216 units; upon completion, an eight-story condominium complex will be constructed overlooking downtown Ashland and the Ohio River.

[10] On November 11, 2004, Ashland's Main Street program revealed plans for a streetscape project in the central business district.

[13] Billed as an economic development that would spur further revitalization of the downtown, the Kentucky's Main Street's initiative is to utilize state funds to restore business districts.

The main focus in the plan is on Winchester Avenue which includes, Tinted concrete was to be used at crosswalks, but this was changed to brick due to concerns about future maintenance problems.

[14] The city received $850,000 in state grants in 2004 to jump start construction on a segment from 13th to 14th Streets along Winchester Avenue.

[15] More green space, recreational and seating areas, and a stage are envisioned for the brick-lined plaza at the corner of 16th Street and Winchester Avenue.

It would be home to concerts, speeches and plays and would tie into the Country Music Highway which runs through the city.