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associated with the union movement in Louisville that reached its peak of power by 1914.... It is the one remaining union associated building in Louisville." The 1985 survey report gave the following architectural description: "This frame structure has two stories with an Italianate Vernacular Facade. The foundation is concrete with a stairstep footprint. The windows and doors are in their original location but are not original. The roofs are hipped and gabled with minor cornice trim. The two rear additions have shed roofs. The landscaping is heavy with many large trees." The report also noted that there were two back additions, one being a porch, and that the "shed roof over the patio added at a more recent time (after siding added)." The 1985 survey report gave the following statement of significance: "This building has a clear location as a hospital but was a printing shop at another location first. Structural integrity remains. Retains a 'historic feeling' as hospital as was identified as such to surveyors by many older Louisville residents. This structure addresses the following RP3 concerns: clarifies role of ethnic groups within coal mining industry (medical care available to them); correlates between coal mining and other pursuits (printing and later medical care); provides information on rail towns physical form, time, place, and economic functions." The preceding research is based on a review of relevant and available online County property records, census records, oral history interviews, Louisville directories, and Louisville Historical Museum maps, files, obituary records, and historical photographs from the collection of the Louisville Historical Museum. 9