Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2018 08 20

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ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: The building at 809 Main Street is an early twentieth century wood frame commercial building, with a false front facade. The building is rectangular and supported by a concrete or stone foundation. A shed -roofed addition was constructed on the rear in the 1960s or 1970s. The facade fronting Main Street features two large two -light storefront display windows with red brick rowlock slipsills. The windows flank a glass -in -wood frame entry door with a transom light. The kick plate area, below the windows, are faced with red brick and brick columns are located at either end of the facade. The upper facade wall features horizontal wood siding with a projecting cornice. The following primary changes occurred over time: • Adding the brick columns and brick veneer below the windows — circa 1963 • Replacement of original six -light windows — between 1965 and 1978 • Rear addition to the main building — 1960s or 1970s • Addition of a 16'x23' walk-in cooler accessory building at the rear of the property - 2015 HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND CRITERIA FOR FINDING PROBABLE CAUSE FOR LISTING AS LOCAL LANDMARK: To receive grant funding, the HPC must find probable cause that the property meets the landmark criteria. Landmarks must be at least 50 years old and meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance as described in Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) Section 15.36.050(A). The City Council may exempt a landmark from the age standard if it is found to be exceptionally important in other significance criteria. Staff has found probable cause to believe this application complies with the following criteria: Architectural Significance: Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period • The structure at 809 Main Street exemplifies early twentieth century false front frame vernacular storefront and is representative of one of the predominate commercial architectural styles on Main Street during one of the earliest periods in the City's history. Social Significance: Exemplifies cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community. • The structure at 809 Main Street is significant for its association with early sustained commercial development in Louisville. • The structure at 809 Main Street is associated with Celeste Romano who represents Louisville's Italian social and cultural heritage. 6