Crescent Hill Branch Library
National Register of Historic Places

Crescent Hill Branch Library

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Listed
March 10, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000282

About this property

The Crescent Hill Branch Library, constructed in 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, was one of the first of nine Carnegie-endowed libraries built in Louisville, and is a branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The building has a Beaux-Arts architecture style created by the Thomas & Bohne architect firm. The west side of the library was added in 1961 and the entire library was renovated in 1988. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 for its architectural significance and the educational impact on the community up to 1924.

Location

2762 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
38.25451, -85.69123

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Crescent Hill Branch Library listed on the National Register?

Crescent Hill Branch Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Crescent Hill Branch Library?

Crescent Hill Branch Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Crescent Hill Branch Library?

The period of significance for Crescent Hill Branch Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.

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