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Sketches from an earlier time
Back in July 2020, Louisville Water Customer Service Representative Jowana Clayton’s phone rang. But this call was not the usual…
Category: History
History Highlight: A crowded lobby led to payment substations
During the 1930s, the lobby of the old Third Street office became increasingly congested with consumers paying their water bills….
City flooded but water kept pumping
The cause of 1937 Flood was the unprecedented rain; 20 inches in less than a month. The flooding had a…
Louisville Water engineer led the world in water treatment advances
An engineer in his 20s helped make Louisville the center of a revolution that led to not only cleaner water…
Cheers to 160 years!
In 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States. French painter Édouard Manet earned early success…
Did the first Derby winner get a boost from our water?
Nearly everyone in Louisville knows that Aristides won the first Kentucky Derby run in 1875. But how many know that…
From balusters to bench
The bench shown in the photo at right is a new addition to Louisville Water Tower. Well, it’s new as…
A blast from the past
Jay Ferguson, Louisville Water Museum Education Specialist, recently discovered a photo of a company bowling team from the 1970s. Through…
Historic flags installed at Crescent Hill Reservoir
The rich history of Louisville Water is proudly displayed on 32 flags installed Thursday at the beautiful Crescent Hill Reservoir…
Renovating a historic asset
By Jay Ferguson, Louisville Water Museum Education Specialist The Chemical Building at the Crescent Hill Water Treatment Plant is midway…
