Christ Church Cathedral (Louisville, Kentucky)

Christ Church Cathedral
Location 421 S. 2nd St., Louisville, Kentucky
Coordinates 38°15′7″N 85°45′13″W / 38.25194°N 85.75361°W / 38.25194; -85.75361Coordinates: 38°15′7″N 85°45′13″W / 38.25194°N 85.75361°W / 38.25194; -85.75361
Area 0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built 1824
Architectural style Late Victorian, Federal, Federal Meetinghouse, Other
NRHP reference # 73000807[1]
Added to NRHP August 14, 1973

The historic Christ Church Cathedral, located at 421 South 2nd Street Louisville, Kentucky, was founded on May 31, 1822. The original church building was completed in 1824, a new Romanesque Revival facade was added in 1870.

Christ Church became the Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky in May 1894.

The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

The original Christ Church building, built in 1824, was "considered a marvel of architectural beauty for its time most of it stands as the oldest church building in Louisville. It is presently the principal part of the Nave of the enlarged Christ Church Cathedral."[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ E.P. Hubschmitt (December 3, 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Christ Church Cathedral". National Park Service. Retrieved March 1, 2018. With two photos from 1971.


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