Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 01 22

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both born in Italy and were part of Louisville's large Italian community, started the restaurant in about 1919 in the building that had previously been the site of Huber's Drug Store. The Colacci establishment was also known, early on, by such names as Colacci's Tavern and "Mike Calacci's Lunch & Short Orders." Records indicate that in about 1936, it was renamed the Blue Parrot Cafe. The current neon sign on the property was installed in the 1955, consistent with the popularity of neon signs for businesses nationally at that time. The best documented change was to add the words "Joe Colacci's," which is believed to have taken place in the 1970s. In April 1988, a fire destroyed much of the building, however the sign was saved and the restaurant was rebuilt on the same location. 40 Yui Irtlt Blue Parrot Sign — 1956 or 1957 3