Crescent Hill Branch Library

Crescent Hill Branch Library
Crescent Hill Branch Library
Crescent Hill Branch Library is located in Kentucky
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Coordinates: 38°15′15.98″N 85°41′28.58″W / 38.2544389°N 85.6912722°W / 38.2544389; -85.6912722Coordinates: 38°15′15.98″N 85°41′28.58″W / 38.2544389°N 85.6912722°W / 38.2544389; -85.6912722
Built: 1908
Architect: Thomas & Bohne
Architectural style: Beaux Arts
Governing body: Local
NRHP Reference#: 81000282 [1]
Added to NRHP: March 10, 1981

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]

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 Crescent Hill residents that died in World War I.[3] The library also has public Wi-Fi available.[4]

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