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Louisville Art Deco - Joseph Seagrams Distillery Complex![]() |
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Last Updated:    July 30, 2006      Added some historical information.
Date Constructed: 1936
The Seagrams Distillery complex is located at 2500 Seventh Street Road (Seventh & Central Ave.). It is made up of a few manufacturing buildings and several warehouse buildings. The buildings are brick with limestone caps and decorative carvings. The book Historic Jefferson County, published by Jefferson County Historic Preservation © 1992 (edited by Leslee F. Keys) states: The architectural firm of Joseph and Joseph designed the Seagrams and Calvert distilleries south of Louisville. The Seagrams complex is a carefully-landscaped site creating a campus-like atmosphere. Wide expanses of manicured lawns and mature trees enhance the setting. I did not take photos of the main administration building since it is not built in the Art Deco style. It is the current home of Dismas Charities. Since Seagrams ceased operations here, the buildings have been converted into use by a variety of companies within the complex: Golden Foods, Iron Mountain, Tank Wash Inc., and Art Etc. Photos by Jim L. Patterson - copyright 2006. Click on the thumbnail photo to view a larger image.
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