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1815 Greenup Street, Covington, KY (39.06924741869263, -84.50368027422866)
1911 birthplace of Durward Kirby. Spent childhood days on Greenup St. Attended St. Benedict School. Moved to nearby Ft. Thomas during adolescence. Later became nationally known broadcaster. Started at WLW radio where he reported news about 1937 Ohio River flood. Also host of big-band broacasts from area nightclubs like the Lookout House. Presented by the City of Covington.
Durward Kirby was most notably known as sidekick on TV's Garry Moore Show in the 1950s/60s and later on Candid Camera in 1960s. Also remembered as a high-profile national broadcast advertisement announcer. Received several awards for his many broadcast achievements including Greater Cincinnati Broad- casting Hall of Fame. Died in 2000. Presented by the City of Covington.
Dedicated 2008.