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Heigold House Facade

by Christian H. Heigold

Frankfort Ave at River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206

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Known as the 'Door to Nowhere' — the surviving facade of a 1857 home built by German immigrant stonecutter Christian Heigold, who also cut the steps to Metro Hall. Relocated and preserved as a public landmark.

Heigold House Facade

Frankfort Ave at River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206

Louisville

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Year Built: 1857
Architect: Christian H. Heigold
Style: Italianate
Period: Antebellum
Era: 1857

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