Birth of Truth In Advertising Historical

Birth of Truth In Advertising Historical (HM1WGY)

Location: Louisville, KY 40202 Jefferson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 15.376', W 85° 45.116'

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The Associated Advertising Clubs of America met at Galt House, on this site, for their fifth annual convention, 1909. Led by Samuel C. Dobbs, the convention took united action to challenge false advertising. This stand began concept of the Better Business Bureau. By 1918, the Louisville Better Business Bureau, third in the nation, received its charter.
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HM NumberHM1WGY
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Placed ByKentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Transportation
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Date Added Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 at 9:02am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 609196 N 4234985
Decimal Degrees38.25626667, -85.75193333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 15.376', W 85° 45.116'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 15' 22.56" N, 85° 45' 6.96" W
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Area Code(s)502
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 107 W Main St, Louisville KY 40202, US
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