Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 09 25

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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: Excerpts from Bridget Bacon's full history Online County property records show that John Hilton purchased this property in 1906 from one of the developers, Irving Elberson, of the Capitol Hill Addition. New owners purchased the property in 1909, and a house does appear on this parcel on the 1909 Drumm's Wall Map of Louisville, so a house was standing by 1909. Magnus and Jane Rasmuson appear to have purchased 1140 Lincoln almost immediately upon their arrival in Louisville, the deed having been recorded in early July 1909. Directories show that they and their grandsons, Henry and John Hawkins, lived in the house. Magnus Rasmuson worked as a coal miner in Louisville. In 1923, Henry Hawkins married Flora Zarini. The following is their wedding photo. Flora is seated, while Henry is standing on the right. Behind Flora is Henry Porta, who was a relative of Flora's. On the left is Nellie Sidle, who was Henry's cousin. 2