Louisville Sites to See by Design: A Guide to the Best Places to Visit, Dine, Browse, Play, Walk, Observe, and Enjoy Louisville and Nearby Areas - Softcover

Wiser, Stephen A.

9781583740477: Louisville Sites to See by Design: A Guide to the Best Places to Visit, Dine, Browse, Play, Walk, Observe, and Enjoy Louisville and Nearby Areas

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ISBN 10: 1583740473 ISBN 13: 9781583740477

Publisher: Meta Associates, 2002

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New to Louisville ? Just visiting? A long-time resident wanting to know more about your city?

Well – this book was written for you! Architecture, history, and places to dine are among the many desired destinations profiled.

Art, parks, and landmarks are listed in this informative, user-friendly guide. Included in an easy-to-read format are phone numbers, driving directions, websites, and sightseeing tips. Things to do with kids, as well as a list of free attractions, make this a valuable planning guide. And, there is a calendar of ‘Sites to See’ events to allow you to better schedule when to view these locations at their creative peak.

"Louisville Sites to See by Design" is an all-in-one reference to maximize your enjoyment of this community’s aesthetic and cultural assets. Whether you have only one hour, one day, one week, or longer, this book will enhance the value and increase your experience of this unique and remarkable city. Just find the section that is of most interest, then follow the directions for a memorable journey.

"LOUISVILLE Sites to See by DESIGN" makes for a great gift or souvenir!

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From the Author:

Most not familiar with Louisville may think of it as a generic community located somewhere in the central or southern United States. Those who are knowledgeable of its hospitality and artistic attributes realize the true value of living in this unique city. What Louisville lacks in national identity, it more than makes up for in the quality of its cultural and historical assets.

With a regional population of 1.2 million, Louisville is not a rural outpost, nor is it a mega-urban metropolis. It does, though, combine both rural charm and urban amenities into a comfortable mix of lifestyles to accommodate any interest.

From downtown’s busy commercial core to the scenic tranquility of the Olmsted parks, Louisville offers a range of experiences. To fully appreciate this diversity of heritage and aesthetics would take years of study. In fact, many long-time residents have not explored the many distinguished properties of their surrounding native area. And, visitors are pleasantly surprised by the depth of things to see and do in this region. Farmington, Cave Hill Cemetery, St. James Court, and Columbus, Indiana, are several of the delights to be discovered.

These and numerous other distinctive settings make for an enjoyable journey to learn more about the legacy and landmarks of Louisville. To better facilitate and enhance this exploration, this guide offers a starting point for "Louisville Sites to See by DESIGN".

About the Author:

Steve Wiser, AIA, is well-known in Louisville for his design commentary and preservation efforts. He is a registered architect, and has served in various leadership positions with the local and state American Institute of Architects. He has been recognized by the national AIA for his community achievements.

Active with the Louisville Historical League, Steve has twice served as its president. He has been involved in numerous historical activities and given talks on Louisville’s architecture and planning.

Steve regularly writes design-oriented articles for the weekly Business First newspaper as well as selected features for the daily Louisville Courier-Journal newspaper. He is a native of Louisville, and received his architectural training at the University of Cincinnati.

This book is his ‘insiders’ view of the special places and experiences that make this area a great place to live and work. So, instead of spending a lot of time and money seeking the best things to see and do in Louisville, Steve has spared you the trouble by sharing his years of discovery into this simple handbook. It’s a value worth treasuring. Enjoy the many Sites to See ! !

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