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600 E. Oak St., Louisville
In 1847, the German working class first populated the area bounded by Kentucky, Preston, Bergman, & Logan Streets. In 1907, Mayor Paul Barth personally purchased part of the land that made up the 17-acre park. Designed by the Olmsted firm, it was named for the 1st governor of Kentucky, Isaac Shelby. It serves the recreational needs of the area.
Shelby Park Branch Library- In 1906, neighbors each donated $2 to purchase land for a library. The Second Renaissance Revival-styled library, designed by Arthur Loomis, opened in 1911. It was listed on the National Register in 1980. It is one of seven Carnegie-endowed libraries in Louisville & serves the social and educational interests of the area.
Dedicated April 13, 2013.