Reservoir Ave., Louisville, Kentucky. County/parish: Jefferson.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places September 10, 1979. NRIS 79001001.
2 contributing buildings.Also known as:
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.
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123850519