Knights of Pythias Temple (Louisville, Kentucky)

Knights of Pythias Temple
Front and western side
Location 928-932 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Kentucky
Coordinates 38°14′58″N 85°46′3″W / 38.24944°N 85.76750°W / 38.24944; -85.76750Coordinates: 38°14′58″N 85°46′3″W / 38.24944°N 85.76750°W / 38.24944; -85.76750
Area 0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built 1914-15
Architect Wolters, Henry
NRHP reference # 78001358[1]
Added to NRHP November 29, 1978

The Knights of Pythias Temple in Louisville, Kentucky, also known as Chestnut Street Branch-Y.M.C.A., was built in 1914-15. It was designed by Henry Wolters. It is a buff-colored brick building with limestone trim.[2]

It was built as the state headquarters for the black Knights of Pythias organization in Kentucky. By 1916, there were thirteen chapters of the black Knights of Pythias were listed in Louisville, most meeting at this new Pythian Building.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Mary Jean Kinsman and Elizabeth F. Jones (March 23, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Knight of Pythias Temple / Chestnut Street Branch - Y.M.C.A." National Park Service. Retrieved January 16, 2017. with four photos, from 1978 and historic


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