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<br /> 5 <br />(1) Exhibits distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of <br />construction. <br />(2) A unique example of structure. <br />b. Social. <br />(1) Potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the <br />area's history or prehistory. <br />(2) Association with an important event in the area's history. <br />(3) Association with a notable person(s) or the work of a notable <br />person(s). <br />(4) A typical example/association with a particular ethnic group. <br />(5) A unique example of an event in Louisville's history. <br />c. Geographic/environmental. <br />(1) Geographically or regionally important. <br /> <br />3. All properties will be evaluated for physical integrity and shall meet one or more of <br />the following criteria: <br />a. Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or <br />cultural characteristics of the community, region, state, or nation. <br />b. Retains original design features, materials and/or character. <br />c. Remains in its original location, has the same historic context after having <br />been moved, or was moved more than 50 years ago. <br />d. Has been accurately reconstructed or restored based on historic <br />documentation. <br /> <br />Staff has found this application complies with the above criterion by the following: <br /> <br />Architectural Significance – Represents a built environment of a group of <br />people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. <br />The house started small but was expanded over time, like many houses in <br />Louisville, and has retained significant integrity. It represents the built <br />environment of Italian coal miners. <br /> <br />Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social <br />heritage of the community. <br />The property was owned by a prominent Italian mining family for over 100 <br />years. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />The structure appears to have maintained significant architectural integrity since its <br />construction around 1897. The overall form has been maintained since at least 1948. <br />The building also has a significant social history. <br /> <br />Staff suggests the house be named for the Porta family who owned the building for over <br />100 years. <br /> <br />Staff recommends the application to landmark the Porta House be approved for the <br />following reasons: