It is a one of a kind piece of art for the community and is treasured by many who visit the park regularly. Geof Bell a Louisville Architecture examiner said, “Commission to rethink the area in its 2009 Master Plan, part of a continual development of Louisville’s park system. Included in the plan was a proposal to tear down and replace the teepee pavilion.” If the Teepee pavilion is demolised two smaller pavilions will be put up in its place. My main thought is why? The teepee is of no danger to the general public. It only requires some cosmetic changes. A group known as the Save Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion is full of dedicated louivillians who want to take on this challenge in order to save and restore the teepee. While the Teepee may need to be beautified to an extent it is still a historical piece that should keep its original charm. In this paper I will discuss the importance of keeping this historical structure, what is needed to save the teepee, and the affect of the demolition on the locals who want to see it saved. In this discussion I will argue that the Frederick Law Olmsted foundation should reserve the Teepee pavilion because it is an iconic structure in Louisville's history.
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Lubove, Roy. "Civilizing American Cities: A Selection of Frederick Law Olmsted's Writings on City Landscapes." Journal of Social History 9.2 (1975): 268-275. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 11 July 2011.
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