UofL Libraries: Louisville Architecture Resources: Books

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If you don't have specific book titles in mind, these search terms might help bring up lists of books that might help in your search. Use these in the WorldCat Local search box (above) and other databases or web searches.

Louisville architecture
Kentucky architecture
Mid century modern architecture
Architecture -- Kentucky -- Louisville -- History.

Books

The Encyclopedia of Louisville by John E. Kleber
Call Number: Art Library Reference Shelf: F 459 .L85 E54 2000
ISBN: 0813121000
Publication Date: 2000
With more than 1,800 entries, The Encyclopedia of Louisville is the ultimate reference for Kentucky's largest city.

This is a sample of books available in the Bridwell Art Library for research on local architecture.

Louisville: Architecture and the Urban Environment by William Morgan
Call Number: ART NA735.L6 M67
ISBN: 0872330508
Publication Date: 1979
The Architectural History of Louisville 1778-1900 by Sam Thomas
Call Number: ART FOLIO NA735.L6 T457 2009
ISBN: 9781889937137
Publication Date: 2010
Louisville Architectural Tours by Lisa Westmoreland-Doherty
Call Number: ART NA735.L6 W48 2008
ISBN: 9780764330384
Publication Date: 2008
Five tours range from 45 minutes to over 2 hours in length, covering Limerick, Central Park North and South, Third Street, and Old Louisville East. Revel in architectural details and learn about Kentucky history!