Monday, February 18, 2013

Mosaic and Macro Monday - Louisville's Gothic Water Reservoir, Part II



Last week I posted some evening photos of Louisville's Crescent Hill Reservoir and the rather unexpected Gothic "castle" which serves as a gatehouse for the reservoir.  Control valves for the reservoir are inside the gatehouse and determine the water level in the reservoir basin which is pumped in from the Ohio River.  It is  approximately one mile around and enjoyed by Louisvillians for walking, running and beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

Last week the gates were closed, but this week I got there in time to walk around the reservoir and get some closeups of the Gothic gatehouse which was built in 1879:

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The gatehouse, stone steps and iron fence have some unusual Gothic architectural details, most notably grand water urns on each of the roof points:

Finally, I liked the way these leaves on the steps shone in the golden evening light: 


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14 comments:

  1. LeaFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Beautiful photos! Wonderful light!
    And a bit of history, too!
    Lea
    Lea's Menagerie

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  2. Jan n JerFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    What a gorgeous place to photograph...great pics Faye.

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  3. TexWisGirlFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    truly unique!

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  4. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful objects...and I love the colors! Nice captures.

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  5. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful objects...and I love the colors! Nice captures.

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  6. CarlettaFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I need to put this beauty on my list of places to see. When the page opened I thought it must be an overseas vacation shot. :)
    Glad you went back and snapped the details!

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  7. Brian KingFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    That's even more beautiful in the daylight! Gorgeous building! Wonderful shots, Faye!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    Looks like a very interesting place.

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  9. Stewart MFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    Great light - I really like the leaf shot.

    As far as I am aware the glass is original in our door - although we had the lead replaced just after we moved in. So, in the picture, the colour is original, but the black lines are modern!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  10. Hootin AnniFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    What an interesting post. Enjoyed the bit of history, and the walk around the property with you.

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  11. carol l mckennaFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    What a fascinating place ~ Wonderful photography ^_^

    Thanks for your comments .

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  12. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)February 19, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Oh I love the whole idea - these days we would slap up a prefab building and call it done. I love the work put into the Gothic Castle.

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  13. My name is RietFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    What a beautiful building. I love the style

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  14. KateriFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    So much fun when a utilitarian building is beautiful! This one is gorgeous. Love your photos.

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