COLLECTION NAME:
Landscape Architecture
Record
Title:
Coolidge Park
Title.Series:
Urban Design: Toward a Sustainable Future
Creator.Entities:
Franklin Associates Architects ;Hughes, Good, O'leary and Ryan
Notes:
Built 1999. Project Description: This twelve-acre park on the north shore of the Tennessee River includes a restored historic carousel, multi-purpose pavilion and numerous access points to the river for recreational activities. Sculptural land forms and plantings distinguish this landscape. Behind this waterfront park is an eclectic retail and entertainment area housed in restored historic industrial and commercial buildings. The Walnut Street Bridge (a pedestrian only bridge) connects downtown Chattanooga with this new park and business district. Project History: The park was named after Charles H. Coolidge, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in World War II. Sponsor/Developer: River Valley Partners, City Parks and Recreation. Project Location: River Street, Chattanooga
Description:
Overview of adjacent business district featuring restored warehouse structures
Subject.Entities:
Franklin Associates Architects ;Hughes, Good, O'leary and Ryan
Subject:
Parks ;Landscape architecture
Location:
Tennessee -- Chattanooga
Collection Title:
Landscape Architecture
Publisher.Location:
Seattle, WA
Publisher:
Art on FIle
Image.Publisher:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Architecture Visual Resources Collection
Image.Date:
2004-2006
Collection Information:
Collection administered by Visual Resources manager, Architecture Library, (402) 472-1193
