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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2016 Page 3 of 12 It is one of three buildings that have very similar form and were constructed during the same time period. HISTORY Circa 1906 Boulder County -1935 (Remodel?) DiFrancia built houses for his daughters' dowries Beretta family 1920s -1960s Continuous Italian ownership 1905-1983 ARCHITECTURE Rectangular form Hipped roof, projecting gable Side -entry partial porch Wall with square columns Clad in stucco Original window openings/surrounds Transom window above door Two brick chimneys without corbeling 2 -story garage along alley -4d4 COMPARISON OF 1021 AND 1029 LAFARGE AVENUE HOUSES 1021 has Victorian porch, 1029 has Craftsman porch 1021 has wood siding, 1029 has stucc 1029 transom window remains 1021 has fixed window 1021 has decorative shingles in ga 1029 has chimney Social Significance - Exemplifies cal, political, economic or social heritage of the community. Louisville Italian residents from 1905-198 DiFrancia Family and Beretta Family Architectural Significance - Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. Vernacular structure with decorative Victorian and Craftsman details One of three structures built with the same form Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends finding there is probable cause to believe the building may be eligible for landmarking making the property eligible for up to $900 for the cost of a historic structure assessment. HPC may, by motion, approve or deny the finding of probable cause. Commission Questions of Staff: None Applicant Presentation: Mireya VanAmee,1029 LaFarge Avenue, Louisville, CO Originally, I thought it would a great idea because across the street, two of the houses have been knocked down and ugly houses appeared. I love my little house and it is very sweet. My