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A couple from the San Francisco Bay Area purchased and renovated a historic 1880s mansion in Old Louisville.

The home has hosted famous figures, including Muhammad Ali, who was married in the parlor in 1986.

The new owner discovered a personal connection to the neighborhood through her great-grandmother's history.

Now restored, the 8,000-square-foot home will be featured on the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour.

In early 2024, Aurora Cruz stepped foot into an 1800s Italianate abode in Old Louisville — and immediately felt at home.

“As soon as I opened the front door,” she recalled, “I looked around and said, ‘This is my house.’”

Built for whiskey dealer Richard H. Higgins, the home has ties to some famous names, including Muhammad Ali , who was married in the ho

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