Thought to have been built in 1880, historic Nelligan Hall appears in

records to have begun as the Globe Vaudeville Theater. In the 1930's

the building was adopted as Democratic Campaign Headquarters in the

area and was the longtime home of the North End Social Club. According

to Portland Museum Executive Director, Natalie Andrews, a common

saying in the neighborhood was, "If you want something done in

Portland, you HAVE to go through Nelligan Hall."

The 4,309 sf building, located in the middle of the Portland

Neighborhood, and directly adjacent to the Falls of the Ohio and

Shippingport Island also happens to be 8 blocks west of Fort-on-Shore,

Louisville's first settlement founded by General George Rogers Clark

in 1778.

Nelligan currently features a stage, a DJ booth, an old fashioned bar,

a commercial kitchen, and a large open space. There is also a 501 (c)3

non-profit organization associated with the building called the "North

End Social Club" which is eligible to apply for a license to serve

alcohol. Nelligan is located in an area that is on the verge of

becoming a very popular part of town. With other art spaces popping up

in Louisville's oldest neighborhood, the stage is set for positive

neighborhood revitalization. Become a part of Portland!

Over the last several years, the current owners, whom are visual

artists and cultural movers and shakers have repaired compromised

areas of the building, and maintained rent-able art studios and band

practice space, giving the old building a whole new life, which has

brought the Hall's legacy in the community to a whole new generation.

The artists and other neighborhood leaders collectively bought the

building in 2005 intending to restore the hall to its original

prominent role in the Portland Neighborhood. Good old-fashioned hard

work and the help of friends have transformed Nelligan Hall into a

soulful artists' and musicians' space. The dozens of shows that have

taken place over the last 10 years have been great as well.

This would be perfect space for art fabrication, music venue, flea

market, church, event hall, social club and sooo much more!

Nelligan Hall for sale!

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