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magnificent Richardsonian Mansion on St. James Court.
The finest in the city.
Also known as "Conrad's Castle," this is one
of the most stunning of Old Louisville's houses and defines
Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. The house was built
for Theophilus Conrad, a Frenchman (Alsace) who made his
fortune in the tanning business. The original construction
price was $75,000.Walk
around it and enjoy its gargoyles, swags, massive arches
and fleur-de-lis.
The Caldwell
family purchased it in 1905 after Mr. Conrad's death.
They lived there for 35 years. It next served as
the Rose Anna Hughes Presbyterian Retirement Home for
40 years. The St. James Court Historic Foundation
purchased the home in 1987, restored it, and now operates
the museum. Inside you will find breathtaking woodwork,
stained glass and fixtures.
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Conrad-Caldwell
House Museum
1402
St. James Court
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 636-5023; fax (502)
636-1264
info@conradcaldwell.org
Public Tours
Sun Wed Thu Fri: noon - 4:00pm
Sat: 10 am -4 pm
And by appointment
$5 Adults, $4 Senior, $3 Students
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