St. James–Belgravia Historic District38°13′49.2″N85°45′45.5″W / 38.230333°N 85.762639°W / 38.230333; -85.762639The St. James–Belgravia Historic District, within Old Louisville, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It comprises St. James Court (north) and Belgravia Court (south). It is bordered to the north by Louisville's Central Park.
Central Park, Louisville38°13′45″N85°45′47″W / 38.229194°N 85.763088°W / 38.229194; -85.763088Central Park is a 17-acre (69,000 m) municipal park maintained by the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Located in the Old Louisville neighborhood, it was originally the country estate of the DuPont family.
Old LouisvilleOld Louisville is a historic district and neighborhood in central Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is the third largest such district in the United States, and the largest preservation district featuring almost entirely Victorian architecture.
Incandescent light bulbElectric light bulb with a resistively heated wire filamentA 230-volt incandescent light bulb with a medium-sized E27 base. The coiled filament is visible between the vertical supply wires.An incandescent light bulb, also known as an incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe, is an electric light that produces illumination by Joule heating a filament until it glows.
Louisville, KentuckyLouisville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 27th-most-populous city in the United States. By land area, it is the country's 24th-largest city; however, by population density, it is the 265th most dense city. Louisville is the historical county seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, on the Indiana state line.
Thomas EdisonThomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman known for his work on the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, electric power distribution and early motion pictures. The merger of the Edison General Electric Company and the competitor Thomson-Houston Electric Company resulted in the formation of General Electric. Edison registered 1,093 patents in the United States.
World's fairA world's fair, also known as a universal exhibition, is a large global exhibition designed to showcase the achievements of nations. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in different parts of the world at a specific site for a period of time, typically between three and six months.
New York CityNew York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county.
Centennial ExpositionThe Centennial International Exhibition, officially the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine, was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 10 to November 10, 1876. It was the first official world's fair to be held in the United States and coincided with the centennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's adoption in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
PhiladelphiaMost populous city in Pennsylvania, USConsolidated city-county in the United StatesPhiladelphia ( ), colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025.
President of the United StatesThe president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown since the first president, George Washington, took office in 1789.
Chester A. ArthurPersonal detailsBornChester Alan Arthur(1829-10-05)October 5, 1829Fairfield, Vermont, U.S.DiedNovember 18, 1886(1886-11-18) (aged 57)New York City, U.S.Resting placeAlbany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New YorkPartyRepublican (1854–1886)Other politicalaffiliationsWhig (before 1854)SpouseEllen Herndon(m.1859; died 1880)ChildrenWilliamChester IIEllenParentsWilliam ArthurMalvina StoneRelativesGavin Arthur (grandson)EducationUnion College (BA)State and National Law SchoolProfessionLawyercivil servantSignatureMilitary serviceBranch/serviceNew York MilitiaYears of service1857–1863RankBrigadier generalUnitSecond Brigade, New York MilitiaStaff of Governor Edwin D. MorganBattles/warsAmerican Civil WarPeninsula campaignChester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.