A Victorian Architectural Walking Tour Guide
Old Louisvilles mere existence tells a story of urban revitalization within the heart of a city. This neighborhood features the largest collection of Victorian-era architecture in the USA. Old Louisville, Kentucky also comprises the third-largest Historic District in the USA, and many structures and is on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to Old Louisville, the citys Historic Landmarks and Preservation District Commission has designated this and one other local preservation district in the neighborhood, both are included in this App.
"Historic Old Louisville Kentucky" has over 400 entries, each tagged for sorting to view by homes, walking tours, restaurants, B&Bs, businesses, events, etc. and can also be sorted by individual streets, or street address. Each entry has an original photograph, an interactive map showing walking or driving directions, and a description which includes:
• Street address
• Name of property (if applicable)
• Year built
• Architectural style
• Original owner and profession (when available)
• Architect (when available)
• Brief description of architectural details
Also included:
• Four walking/driving tours with descriptions, directions, and maps.
• The history of the St. James Court area back to 1870.
• 680 original photos depicting the architecture that can be played in a slideshow.
• 30 Victorian neighborhood architectural styles depicted.
• Annual Old Louisville events with dates and locations.
• Other historic places in the immediate area.
• Information useful to both residents and visitors of Historic Old
Louisville.
The descriptions and photos of Old Louisville Architectural Styles alone makes this app a valuable learning tool and handy reference for associating the names with the features of Victorian era architecture. If youve lived here all your life or are just passing through town, if you love Old Louisville, or heritage destination tourism, youll love this App.
About the Author
A self-appointed Ambassador of Goodwill to Louisville since 74, the author has focused his passions toward Old Louisville since 92 and has provided assistance to the Old Louisville Chamber of Commerce, and the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, the umbrella organization for the fourteen neighborhood associations that make up the Old Louisville neighborhood. All original photography was shot and optimized exclusively for this App by the author.
Credit is given to previous Holiday House Tour homeowners, the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council, the Old Louisville Tour Brochure Committee, and countless others for their contributions over the decades for their knowledge and documentation that helped to create this App.
About Sutro Media
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