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: Information from Historian Bridget Bacon Early History: 816 Main Street was originally two separate buildings. The building on the north dates from the late 1800s, while the building on the south dates from around 1926. The buildings went through a variety of uses, including a commissary, a shoe store, the Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph office, a billiards hall, and a barber shop. Colacci Family: 1955 -1993 Anthony and Rita Colacci bought the property in 1955, remodeled the two buildings into one, and opened a restaurant. Anthony was the son of Mike and Maria Colacci, who founded and operated the Blue Parrot restaurant. Anthony started out working at the Blue Parrot, but eventually left to open his own restaurant with his wife, Rita. They opened Colacci's Restaurant in August 1955. The exterior neon sign was designed by Anthony Colacci, and was installed in 1956. The Collaci family operated the restaurant until 1993. In 2000, the name of the restaurant, and the name on the neon sign, were changed to Pasquini's. The names changed again in 2008 to the Empire. Undated photo 2