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associated with the Thirlaway family. John <br />Robert Thirlaway operated the Thirlaway Meat <br />Market in Louisville and helped to organize and <br />later acted as vice president of the First State <br />Bank in Louisville. <br />• Elsie Thirlaway, wife of John Robert Thirlaway, <br />built and lived in 533 Lincoln Avenue during the <br />Great Depression while operating 537 Lincoln <br />Avenue as a boardinghouse for miners. <br />Staff finds that the former residents held <br />prominent positions in the community and there <br />is probable cause that the property meets the <br />criterion for social significance. <br />Landmarks should meet <br />The house adds character and value to Old Town <br />one or more criteria for <br />Louisville. The house is in the original location and <br />physical integrity <br />retains its original footprint. Integrity of design is <br />somewhat compromised by window and porch <br />alterations, but overall staff finds probably cause that <br />the structure meets the criteria for physical integrity. <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />The finding of probable cause allows for a grant of up to $900 for a Historic Structure <br />Assessment from the Historic Preservation Fund. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends that the HPC finds there is probable cause for landmarking under the <br />criteria in section 15.36.050 of the LMC, making the properties eligible for up to $900 for <br />the cost of a historic structure assessment. HPC may, by motion, approve or deny the <br />finding of probable cause. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />• 533 Lincoln Avenue History <br />