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While there are arguments supporting finding the property eligible, staff has <br />found this applicationdoes notcomply with the above criteria. Specifically: <br />Architectural Significance – <br />While the house has retained some integrity, it does not exemplify a <br />particular style or exceptional craftsmanship. Thereis no evidence that it <br />was designed or built by a notable architect either. <br />Social Significance – <br />The property’s long association with the Guenzi family lends it some social <br />significance, considering their Italian heritage, association with coal <br />mining, and Josephine’s status as an early small businesswoman. <br />However, no one in the family was integral to the early development of <br />Louisville or otherwise particularly significant. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />The structure appears to have maintained much architectural integrity since at least <br />1948, but staff does not find the structure architecturally significant. It is typical of <br />miner’s homes in early Louisville, but there is no clear style to the house, and no unique <br />detailing. It was not built or designed by anyone significant, and staff finds that it does <br />not meet any of the other criteria for architectural landmarking. <br />The social history has some strengths, including the length of ownership by a single <br />family, the ties to the City’s Italian heritage and mining history, and Josephine Guenzi <br />being an early small businesswoman in the City. However, none of these factors make <br />the house particularly unique and staff does not find them enough to warrant a <br />landmark. <br />Therefore, staff recommendsHPC deny the landmark application for 1036 Walnut.If <br />HPC wishes to do so, it should pass Resolution 06, Series 2012.If HPC disagrees with <br />staff and votes to landmark the house, staff suggests the house be named for the <br />Guenzifamilywho lived therefor more than 100years. <br />If HPC wishes to landmark the house, staff recommendsHPC approve Resolution No. <br />07, Series 2012 approving the landmarking of the Guenzi house for the following <br />reasons: <br />1.The house has retained theoriginalform and somewindowsfor at least 64 <br />years; and <br />2.The house was associated with the Guenzifamilyfor over 100 years, including <br />Josephine Guenzi, an early small businesswoman in Louisville. <br />SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION: <br />Attached foryour review are the following documents: <br /> <br />Landmark Application <br /> <br />ResolutionNo. 06, Series 2012 (denial) <br /> <br />Resolution No. 07, Series 2012 (approval) <br />6 <br />