National Register of Historic Places

Crescent Hill Reservoir

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Listed
September 9, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001001

About this property

Crescent Hill Reservoir is a historic site in Crescent Hill, Louisville, Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic tours and walks have been hosted at the site and it is a popular area for walkers and runners. It is located at the intersection of Reservoir Avenue and 3018 Frankfort Avenue. The Gothic architecture-style gatehouse building was constructed in 1879. It was designed by water company chief engineer Charles Hermany. The Crescent Hill Filtration Plant opened in 1909 "culminating landmark experiments" in sand and gravel filtration. The site includes historical markers.

Location

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
38.25723, -85.67976

Categories

ENGINEERINGARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Crescent Hill Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi
Green Tree Manor Residential Historic District
Listed
0.6 mi
Masonic Widows and Orphans Home
Industrial
0.6 mi
Crescent Hill Branch Library
Industrial
0.7 mi
Sunnyside
Industrial
0.7 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid into Indiana
1863Civil War
5.2 mi

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When was Crescent Hill Reservoir listed on the National Register?

Crescent Hill Reservoir was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Crescent Hill Reservoir?

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

What is the period of significance for Crescent Hill Reservoir?

The period of significance for Crescent Hill Reservoir is recorded as the industrial era.

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