Louisville Water Tower, Louisville
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Facts and practical information
The Louisville Water Tower, located east of downtown Louisville, Kentucky near the riverfront, is the oldest ornamental water tower in the world, having been built before the more famous Chicago Water Tower. Both the actual water tower and its pumping station are a designated National Historic Landmark for their architecture. As with the Fairmount Water Works of Philadelphia, the industrial nature of its pumping station was disguised in the form of a Roman temple complex. ()
Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 38°16'50"N, 85°42'4"W
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Bus
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- Calculate routeVeterans Hospital 20 min walk
- Calculate routeCountry Club / River Bend 22 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Louisville Water Tower open?
Louisville Water Tower is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday closed
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Louisville Water Tower?
Nearby attractions include Louisville WaterWorks Museum, Louisville (1 min walk), Arctic Springs, Jeffersonville (15 min walk).
How to get to Louisville Water Tower by public transport?
The nearest stations to Louisville Water Tower:
Bus
Bus
- Veterans Hospital • Lines: 15East Chenoweth&VA, 15East LimeKiln&VA, 15West Chenoweth&VA, 15West LimeKiln&VA (20 min walk)
- Country Club / River Bend • Lines: 15East Chenoweth&VA, 15East LimeKiln&VA (22 min walk)
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