Hogan's Fountain Pavilion
The Hogan's Fountain Pavilion was a large gazebo and picnic shelter of mid-century modern architecture built in 1965 and located in Cherokee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was considered the most prominent landmark in Cherokee Park.
| Hogan's Fountain Pavilion | |
|---|---|
Snow-covered pavilion, December 2010 | |
| Alternative names | Teepee, Witch's Hat |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Mid-century modern |
| Location | in Cherokee Park |
| Address | 3110 Scenic Loop, Louisville, Kentucky, 40205 |
| Country | U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°14′20″N 85°41′48″W |
| Construction started | 1965 |
| Inaugurated | October 1965 |
| Demolished | July 2023 |
| Cost | $49,915 |
| Owner | Metro Louisville Government |
| Landlord | Metro Parks |
| Height | 56 feet (17 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 96 feet wide |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | E.J. Schickli, Jr. |
| Architecture firm | Tafel-Schickli Architects |
| Main contractor | C.G. Campbell & Son, Inc. |
| Awards and prizes | Louisville's Best Local Landmark in 2011 and 2012 |
| Designations | 2011–2012 Most Endangered Historic Places in Kentucky, 2012 A Historic Landmark |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 200 |
| Parking | Adjacent |
| Website | |
| savetheteepee | |
| References | |
The pavilion was available for rental for a variety of events. When not rented, the pavilion was freely accessible to all park visitors. It was the most popular site within the park, renting for $150 per day, and raised more than $18,000 a year. It was located atop Bonnycastle Hill and acted as an architectural centrepiece along the park's 2.4-mile (3.9 km) scenic loop.
The pavilion itself had a 200-seat capacity, with eight grills and picnic tables. The area surrounding the pavilion features a playground, a spray ground, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, an area for volleyball, and a softball field. Hiking and biking trails are also located near the pavilion.