Repton (Louisville, Kentucky)

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Location314 Ridgedale Rd., Louisville, Kentucky
Coordinates 38°15′38″N85°41′47″W / 38.26056°N 85.69639°W / 38.26056; -85.69639 Coordinates: 38°15′38″N85°41′47″W / 38.26056°N 85.69639°W / 38.26056; -85.69639
Arealess than one acre
Built1902
Architect Gaffney, J. J.
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 82002717 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 13, 1982

Repton is a historic house at 314 Ridgedale Road in Louisville, Kentucky that was designed by one of Louisville's leading architect J. J. Gaffney. The current Classical Revival structure was rebuilt in 1902, using the walls and foundation of the original structure which burned in approximately 1895. The original structure was the home of Norbourne Galt. The property was later owned by inventor Thomas W. Moran who built the current 1902 structure. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Marty Hedgepeth, Louisville Landmarks Commission (March 31, 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Repton". National Park Service.
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