Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2014 12 15

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In the section on alterations, the record stated: "asphalt shingles applied over wood siding; outdoor beer garden presently being constructed adjacent to south." The comments section stated: "Original wood siding is exposed on the south with severe weathering; cornice and arch above entrance also deteriorating." The surveyor, Steve Whissen, recommended the following: "As a local landmark on the main S.E. entrance into town, the removal of the asphalt siding would help restore its visual and historical ties to the Front St. 'saloon' tradition." The surveyor found the building to have historical significance in the categories of "Associated with significant persons" and "Contributes to the significance of a historic district" and wrote: This structure reflects the typical turn of the century frame, single story saloon which Sanborn maps show as being so prevalent along Front Street. Although its location is somewhat isolated on the southeast corner of the old commercial district, its orientation near the tracks links it to Front Street. It also reflects the fact that as Louisville matured and began to assume "respectability," a town ordinance limited the saloon trade to Front Street. The original owner, Joseph Lackner, was an Austrian immigrant whose business and financial skills also aided him in the capacity of town treasurer during the early 1900s. The decorative arch above the entrance is an important design element and reflects an effort to give the building a more imposing appearance than its otherwise simple construction would provide. In 1984, on the basis of this survey and under an earlier landmarking program spearheaded by the Louisville Historical Commission, 1006 Pine was selected as a local landmark. 1985 Survey of 1006 Pine; 1986 Listing of "Lackner's Tavern" on National Register The architectural description in the brief 1985 survey of 1006 Pine stated: "This is a vernacular frame commercial building with false front facades. The building has an "L" footprint with low concrete (concrete over ?) [sic] foundation. The windows and doors are or appear to be in original locations. The false front facade is heavily decorated with sunburst over front door. The building has a flat or shed roof." In 1986, 1006 Pine was listed on the National Register as "Lackner's Tavern." The History Colorado website today gives the following rationale for the listing: "The tavern is one of