90 years ago, KMI changed Venice dramatically

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of the Gondolier’s 6-part series on major events in Venice’s history.

VENICE — The city of Venice was changed when, on Jan. 5, 1933, the first trainload of Kentucky Military School cadets and their instructors arrived and began what would become a nearly four-decade long tradition.

Having the “City on the Gulf” serve as the military prep school’s winter quarters was a special treat for both students and staff…

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