Melodye Park
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A historical marker in Frankfort, Kentucky commemorating Melodye Park.
Waymark Code: WMC47K
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2011
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Marker Number: 2031
County: Franklin
Location: Todd St. & Lawrenceburg Rd., Frankfort
Description:
Louis Horwitz, a Frankfort resident for forty years, bought land on the Kentucky River in 1935 where he built an extensive park named after his daughter. The nine-acre park was always open to visitors at no charge. For years it was Frankfort's only public park. Presented by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
(Reverse) Melodye Park - Its features included fishponds, picnic tables, gardens, 4,000 roses, fountains, restrooms, boat docks, bathhouses, diving boards, and a man-made waterfall. Two Chinese pagodas were used for dancing, concerts, and movies. Music was piped through the park from the elaborate boathouse. The park was destroyed due to flooding in the 1950s.
Marker Name: Melodye Park
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Park
Marker Number (for official markers): 2031
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Transportation Department
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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