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The Galt House Hotel is a 25-story, 1,310-room hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, established in 1972. It is named for two consecutive nearby historic hotels, both named Galt House, erected in 1835 and 1869; the first was destroyed by fire in 1865, and the second, demolished in 1921.
Discover the Galt House Hotel history from 1835's inception to its major 2018 renovation. Explore more about its iconic past.
3 lip 2021 · (A historical marker located in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky.) A world-famed inn operated here from 1835 until it burned in 1865. Host to notables, such as author Charles Dickens, it was scene of assassination of USA General William Nelson, Sept. 1862, by USA General J.C. Davis.
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Over half of a century later, in 1972, Galt House Hotel was reestablished by developer Al J. Schneider as part of Louisville’s Riverfront Urban Renewal Project. Carpenter by trade, he built the 25 stories high West Tower on the banks of the Ohio River.
In the early 1800s, the original Galt House was a residence owned by Dr. W.C. Galt on Louisville’s waterfront. Opening in 1835, a 60-room hotel was opened where the hotel stands today. Learn more about the Galt House and book a room today by clicking the link in our bio.
Galt House. Marker Number: 535. Location: Second and Main, Louisville. A world-famed inn operated here from 1835 until it burned in 1865. Host to notables, such as author Charles Dickens, it was scene of assassination of USA Gen. Wm. Nelson, Sept. 1862, by USA Gen. J. C. Davis.
