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Resource Number: 5BL8038 Temporary Resource Number: N/A Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 5) VI. SIGNIFICANCE 37. Local landmark designation: Yes No xx Date of Designation: nia 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; Commerce 40. Period of Significance: ca. 1904 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance This building is historically significant, relative to National Register Criterion A, for its association with early sustained commercial development in Louisville, in support of the area's coal mining industry. It is particularly notable because it served as Louisville's post office for several years. The building is architecturally significant as a representative early twentieth century false -front commercial building. The building's significance in these regards is perhaps not to the extent that would qualify it for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places, however, it is eligible as a contributing resource within a potential downtown Louisville Historic District. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: This building has had minimal alterations and additions to its rear (east) elevation over the years. The building's facade is remarkably intact. Overall, the building has retained a large measure of its historic integrity.