Louisville Free Public Library, Crescent Hill Branch

The Crescent Hill Branch Library, constructed in 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, was one of the first of nine Carnegie-endowed libraries built in Louisville, and is a branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The building has a Beaux-Arts architecture style created by the Thomas & Bohne architect firm. The west side of the library was added in 1961 and the entire library was renovated in 1988. It was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1981 for its architectural significance and the educational impact on the community up to 1924.[2]

Crescent Hill Branch Library
LocationLouisville, Kentucky
Coordinates38°15′15.98″N 85°41′28.58″W
Built1908
ArchitectThomas & Bohne
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No.81000282 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 10, 1981

Renovation

In 1988 the library began its renovation process and didn't reopen to the public until March 24, 1994 with a gala reception. During the renovation progress, library materials were stored at the Masonic Home on Frankfort Avenue and remained available for use by the public.

Public relations

The library has a longstanding relationship with the community. Sallie T. Berryman, the second librarian, began in 1909 and stayed for 30 years. She started the first story hour, night classes, boy's and girl's clubs, a child health clinic, and two groups that would become the Crescent Hill Women's Club. In 1922 a memorial was created commemorating Crescent Hill residents that died in World War I.[3]

The library also has public Wi-Fi available.[4]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. National Register of Historical Places - KENTUCKY (KY), Jefferson County
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-02-06. Retrieved 2007-05-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. free wi-fi Kentucky Lexington Louisville


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