Royal Salt Works

Louisville Waterworks
Louisville Water Works
Society: ASCEMain Category: CivilSub Category: Water Supply & ControlEra: 1830-1839DateCreated: 1830LouisvilleState: KYZip: 40207Country: USAWebsite: http://www.asce.org/project/louisville-waterworks/Creator: Ledoux, Claude-Nichols

In the 18th century, French architect Claude-Nichols Ledoux was known for forging architectural beauty with industrial efficiency. One hundred years later his vision was given new life through the design of the Louisville Water Company Pumping Station.

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1981
Image Credit: Public Domain (Author's Choice)Image Caption: Louisville Water WorksEra_date_from: 1830
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Louisville Water Works

Louisville Waterworks

In the 18th century, French architect Claude-Nichols Ledoux was known for forging architectural beauty with industrial efficiency. One hundred years later his vision was given new life through the design of the Louisville Water Company Pumping Station. Inspired by Ledoux's Royal Salt Works at…

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