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The Commonwealth of Kentucky, the family of Harry S. Frazier Jr., and the Kentucky Historical Society/Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission funded the memorial and selected nationally renowned Louisville artist Ed Hamilton to create both the Lincoln statue and the bas reliefs.
Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park. 502-574-3768. Waterfront Development Corporation, Louisville, KY 40280. Website. View All Photos. The Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park uses sculptural elements, artistic expression, and Abraham Lincoln’s own words to convey Lincoln’s lifelong ties to Kentucky and the state’s influence on his life.
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Things to Do. History & Culture. Famous Louisvillians. Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln Around Kentucky. Lincoln Memorial: Dedicated in the summer of 2009, the Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park was part of the bicentennial celebration of Lincoln’s birth.
Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park. Function – The function is to show Lincoln as an educated man with books and sophisticated clothing. The bas-reliefs, “tell of four different stages of Lincoln’s life and experiences in Kentucky,” according to the Louisville Waterfront Park web site.
Scenes depict Lincoln’s frontier origins, important Kentucky relationships that shaped his life and career, the Civil war and the story of Lincoln’s own “House Divided,” and, finally, Lincoln and the ending of slavery. Moving into the amphitheater, visitors can join Lincoln in a moment of reflection, overlooking the great Ohio River.
Location & Hours. 129 E River Rd. Louisville, KY 40202. Downtown, Waterfront. Get directions. Edit business info. Consider Other Options. Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park. How is Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park rated? Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park has 5 stars. People Also Viewed.
