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Crescent Hill in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
 

Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse

 
 
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
1. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse Marker
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Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse
Louisville Water Company opened the Crescent Hill Reservoir in December 1879. Crews removed tons of dirt and rock to create a 110-million gallon basin that allowed sediment to settle from the Ohio River water.

The most notable feature is the Gatehouse, which controlled the rush of water in and out of the Reservoir. Chief Engineer Charles Hermany chose a Gothic ornamental design. Urns at each corner of the roof denote the flow of water.

After the Reservoir opened, Louisville Water Company's president said the facility would be a "pleasant place of attraction to visitors.”

Today the Reservoir and Gatehouse are one of the most tranquil landmarks in Louisville.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
 
Location. 38° 15.408′ N, 85° 40.814′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Crescent Hill. Marker can be reached from Reservoir Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Frankfort Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north. Located next to the Crescent Hill Reservoir Pump House on Reservoir Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville KY 40206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles
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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Filtration Plant / Reservoir and Gatehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fair Grounds 1853-73 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beechland (approx. half a mile away); Mockingbird Valley (approx. half a mile away); Early Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.7 miles away); Spring Fort Built Before 1782 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gilman's Point / St. Matthews (approx. 1.4 miles away); St. Frances of Rome Church / Catholic & Clifton History (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
 
Also see . . .  Crescent Hill Reservoir. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 16, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.) 
 
Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
2. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse Marker
Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
3. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse
Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 19, 2017
4. Crescent Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse
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5. Crescent Hill Reservoir
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.   5. submitted on January 27, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.

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