Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 08 18

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Under Resolution No. 2, Series 2014, a property may be eligible for reimbursement for a historic structure assessment (HSA) from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) if the Historic Preservation Commission finds "probable cause to believe the building may be eligible for landmarking under the criteria in section 15.36.050 of the Louisville Municipal Code." Further, "a finding of probable cause under this Section is solely for the purposes of action on the pre - landmarking building assessment grant request, and such finding shall not be binding upon the HPC, City Council or other party to a landmarking hearing." HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: From Jefferson Place Survey Form Virginia Hamilton and her family owned this property for over 65 years, and this was their residence. Virginia Hamilton was a school teacher in Louisville for many years, and this home was conveniently located near her place of work, which was the school for first and second grade students at 801 Grant (5BL7974). Virginia Hamilton was also one of the four charter members of Louisville's Saturday Study Club, a women's organization credited with bringing culture to the coal mining town of Louisville. The Hamilton family was also associated with 833 Jefferson (5BL8433) in Jefferson Place. 925 Jefferson has a connected history with 913 Jefferson (5BL8434) and 933 Jefferson. Virginia Hamilton's children who lived to adulthood and stayed in Louisville were her son Harry (1874- 1918), who lived with his family at 833 Jefferson, and her son Frank (1877- 1956), who was to live with his family at 925 Jefferson. Virginia Hamilton died in 1925 at the age of 74. According to her obituary, "Hundreds of the residents of [Louisville] and hundreds more who are scattered to the four corners of the earth were pupils of Mrs. Hamilton.... As a token of respect the schools were closed 2