Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2017 01 09

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Staff has found probable cause to believe this application complies with the above criterion by the following: Architectural Significance - Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. • The structure at 924 Main is significant as an example of mid-century remodel along Main Street. • The structure at 920 Main Street is an example of wood -frame false -front commercial building. Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community. • The structure at 924 Main Street shows the transition of Main Street from residential to commercial uses. The structure is associated with the Clarkson and D'Amato families. • The structure at 920 Main Street is significant for its association with the D'Amato family and the commercial growth of Louisville. Joe's Fruit Store was Louisville's last remaining example of an independently owned small- scale market. The structure also represents Louisville's ethnic Italian heritage. RECOMMENDATION: The structure at 920 Main Street has maintained its integrity, giving it architectural significance. The structure at 924 Main Street has significance based on the 1949 remodel. Both properties have social significance because of its association with Clarkson and D'Amato families and the history of Louisville's Main Street businesses. The application is to determine probable cause for both 920 and 924 Main Street. This is the second application for probable cause determinations where there are two principal structures are located on the same lot. In the previous application, 801-805 LaFarge, the Historic Preservation Commission approved each of the structures for the full grant amount. Staff recommends that the properties be treated as separate structures, therefore, eligible for $6,000 each, a total of $12,000. Staff recommends finding there is probable cause to believe the property may be eligible for landmarking under the criteria in section 15.36.050 of the LMC, making the property eligible for up to $6,000 for the cost of a historic structure assessment. HPC may, by motion, approve or deny the finding of probable cause. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION: Attached for your review are the following documents: • 920-924 Main Street Social History • 920 Main Street — 2000 Survey 8