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Resource Number: 5BL7972 Temporary Resource Number: NIA Architectural Inventory Form (Page 5 of 6) ...................................,.,........ .........<........................................ ................... .... ......... ..............ems:::,:: 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; xx 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. j 39. Area(s) of Significance: Community Planning and Development; Ethnic Heritage I European; Commerce 40. Period of Significance:ca. 1913 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance The Steinbaugh House is historically significant primarily for its association with the John Jacob Steinbaugh family who lived in the residence from circa 1913 to 1935. J.J. Steinbaugh was one of Louisville's leading citizens and businessmen from 1892 to 1950. The business he founded in 1892 lasted 105 years, and sustained four generations of the Steinbaugh family, as well as numerous employees. This residence is the building most closely associated with J.J. Steinbaugh's productive life, and consequently it is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion B. The house is also eligible under Criterion C, for its architectural significance, because it is one of Louisville's best Classic Cottage style homes. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: This house exhibits an overall high degree of historical integrity relative to National Park Service and Colorado Historical Society guidelines. There have been no additions within the past fifty years, and exterior alterations are minimal. The most notable alteration are the non-original brick half-walls on the front porch. The garage dates from the Steinbaugh era, and should also be considered a historically significant building.