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721 Grant — 1948 Assessor's Photo <br />ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: <br />The building at 721 Grant Avenue was originally constructed as a two - story, hipped -roof <br />commercial building with a simple rectangular form and large storefront window. After <br />the property was moved to Grant Avenue, an addition was added two additions (one <br />two -story hipped roofed, the other one - story, shed roofed) were added to the rear, <br />creating an L- shaped form. The commercial storefront was opened into porch with <br />three prominent arches. A second story porch was added on the south side. The <br />vernacular building has Italianate decorative features. <br />After the 1948 Assessment of the structure, the wood siding was replaced and the <br />decorative pilasters on the porch were eliminated. The window openings are original <br />but the windows themselves are not. The Italianate lentils were removed or covered and <br />board and batten shutters were added. After the siding was replaced, a shed roofed <br />enclosed porch was added on the rear of the building. Overall, 721 Grant has a strong <br />architectural integrity. <br />HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND CRITERIA FOR FINDING PROBABLE CAUSE <br />FOR LISTING AS LOCAL LANDMARK: <br />To receive grant funding, the HPC must find probable cause that the property meets the <br />landmark criteria. Landmarks must be at least 50 years old and meet one or more of <br />the criteria for architectural, social or geographic /environmental significance as <br />described in Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) Section 15.36.050(A). The City Council <br />5 <br />