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Resource Number: 5BL7972 i Temporary Resource Number: NIA Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 5) VI. SIGNIFICANCE 37. Local landmark designation: Yes No xx Date of Designation: n/a 38. Applicable National Register Criteria xx A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; xx C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield information important in history or prehistory; Qualifies under Criteria Considerations A through G (see Manual). Does not meet any of the above National Register criteria. 39. Area(s) of Significance: Architecture; Community Planning and Development; Ethnic Heritage I European 40. Period of Significance:ca. 1890- 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance The Largo House is historically significant under National Register of Historic Places Criterion A for its association with Louisville's development as a coal mining community during the period circa 1890 - 1950. Throughout most of its existence, this house has been associated with a single coal mining family. Over the years, two generations of the Largo family made significant contributions to Louisville's socioeconomic development. Architecturally, the house is a locally notable example of a single-family dwelling representing the Classic Cottage style of architecture. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: The Largo House displays an overall high degree of historical integrity. A hipped-roof addition to the west (rear) elevation is more than fifty years old. A very large modern garage, located on the rear of the lot, does compromise the property's integrity of setting. This building should be regarded as a non-contributing resource.