From the southern edge of
downtown Louisville to the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus,
Old Louisville is one of the city’s most historic and exciting
neighborhoods. Over 17,000 people, representing a wide spectrum of
ages, incomes, races and lifestyles make Old Louisville their home. It
is this diversity, as well as the attractiveness of its beautiful,
turn-of-the-century Victorian homes, which make Old Louisville such
an exciting place to live, work and play.
History You Can See and Touch
Old Louisville today is a story of urban revitalization. Within the
heart of the city, Old Louisville contains three historic districts
and numerous structures which are included on the National Register of
Historic Places. In addition, the City’s Historic Landmarks and
Preservation Districts Commission has designated two local
preservation districts in the neighborhood.
- The Old Louisville Preservation District
includes approximately 48 blocks of the residential core between
Kentucky and Bloom Streets to the north and south, and between Sixth
Street and Interstate 65 on the east and west.
- The Limerick Preservation District includes much
of the northwestern portion of the neighborhood bounded roughly by
Breckinridge, Oak, Eighth and Fifth Streets.
- The University of Louisville Campus is the third
historic district.
Old Louisville is architecturally splendid. Examples
of Victorian Gothic, Arts and Crafts, Richardsonian Romanesque, Queen
Anne, Italianate, Chateauesque and Beaux Arts can be found in
abundance. Leaded and stained-glass windows, turrets, gargoyles and
wrought iron fences contribute to the elaborate detailing seen along
Old Louisville’s tree-lined streets.
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Old Louisville has 13 neighborhood associations that meet regularly, usually every few months, to discuss important issues within the community: keeping of the streets, yards and public areas; participation in local charity and public works events; crime & safety and preservation district compliance; and other various items that come up from time to time.
Those associations are 2nd St., 3rd St., 4th St., 1300 S. 3rd St., Belgravia Ct., Central Park West, Cornerstone Area, Garvin Gate, Ouerbacker Arts & Crafts, St. James Ct., Toonerville, Treyton Oak Towers and West St. Catherine
If you would like information about the Old Louisville
neighborhood associations contact the Old Louisville Information Center at 1340 South Fourth St. in Central Park at 502-635-5244 or by email at olic@oldlouisville.org.
Old Louisville also has a Chamber of Commerce that operates the official Old Louisville Visitors Center located at 218 West Oak Street. They have a gift shop and offer tours as well as have information for visitors to the area. If you would like to become a chamber member or would like more information call 502-637-2922 or visit their website.
For an up to date look at what’s happening in 2008 click the link below.
For more Old Louisville information online visit
OldLouisville.Com
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