About this property
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville is an historic hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Founded by Bavarian-born immigrant brothers Louis and Otto Seelbach, it opened in 1905 as the Seelbach Hotel, and is designed in the French Renaissance style. The hotel has hosted numerous celebrities, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, who took inspiration from the Seelbach for a hotel in The Great Gatsby.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75000775. It was listed on August 11, 1975.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Seelbach Hotel listed on the National Register?
Seelbach Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Seelbach Hotel?
Seelbach Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Seelbach Hotel?
The period of significance for Seelbach Hotel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Seelbach Hotel?
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