Crescent Hill Reservoir Explained

Crescent Hill Reservoir
Location:	Reservoir Ave., Louisville, Kentucky
Coordinates:	38.2569°N -85.6791°W
Architecture:	Gothic
Added:	September 10, 1979
Area:	^[1]
Refnum:	79001001

Crescent Hill Reservoir is a historic site in Crescent Hill, Louisville, Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic tours^[2] 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.^[2]

The Gothic architecture-style gatehouse building was constructed in 1879. It was designed by water company chief engineer Charles Hermany.^[2] The Crescent Hill Filtration Plant opened in 1909 "culminating landmark experiments" in sand and gravel filtration. The site includes historical markers.^[3]

See also

• Louisville Water Tower
• Cardinal Hill Reservoir
• List of attractions and events in the Louisville metropolitan area
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Notes and References

1. News: Elson . Martha . Crescent Hill Reservoir walkway to close for 8 weeks . . July 17, 2014 . September 5, 2014.
2. News: Howlett . Rick . Historic Gatehouse at Crescent Hill Reservoir Open for Tours . July 1, 2013 . . Louisville Public Media . September 5, 2014.
3. Web site: LouisvilleWater.com Newsroom - Crescent Hill Filtration Plant, Reservoir & Gatehouse Named State Historic Marker Sites . March 25, 2010 . September 5, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110825163524/http://www.louisvilleky.gov/LWC/News/2010/Crescent+Hill+Filtration+Plant+Reservoir+and+Gatehouse+Named+Historic+Sites.htm . August 25, 2011 . dead .