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Resource Number: 5BL8009 Temporary Resource Number: N/A Architectural Inventory Form (Page 3 of 5) V. HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS 31. Original use(s): Commerce and Trade / Business 32. Intermediate use(s): Commerce and Trade I Specialty Store 33. Current use(s): Commerce and Trade / Specialty Store 34. Site type(s): Commercial Building 35. Historical Background The original portions of these two buildings were constructed in the 1890s, and were originally used as an office and a dwelling. The building at 728 Main Street was extended to the alley shortly after the turn of the twentieth century, and subsequently used as a bowling alley and billiards hall. In the early 1920s, the building was acquired by L.J. Mossoni, who continued to operate it as a pool hall through the prohibition era. In the 1930s, Henry J. Rusher established the Twin Light Tavern and Restaurant at 728 Main Street, while Robert M. Woody had a barbershop at 724 Main Street. Both of these businesses were here many years, lasting into the 1960s and 1970s. The Twin Light Tavern became a Louisville institution, and was in business here through at least 1975. In the 1940s the tavern was operated by David French, and in later years by Paul Domenico. Woody's Barbershop was replaced by Herman's Barbershop, which was at 724 Main Street in the 1970s and 1980s. Numerous commercial and professional tenants have been located in the two buildings during the 1990s. 36. Sources of Information (Boulder County) "Real Estate Appraisal Card - Urban Master", on file at the Boulder Carnegie Library. Conarroe, Carolyn. The Louisville Story, Louisville: Louisville Times Inc., 1978. "The Louisville Downtown Historical Walking Tour" [brochure]. On file at the Louisville Museum. Polk'sBoulder County Directory [generally published annually], Denver, Kansas City, and Salt Lake City: R.L. Polk and Company Publishers. Polk's Longmont City Directory, [generally published annually], Denver, Kansas City, and Salt Lake City: R.L. Polk and Company, Publishers, 1966 - 1997. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, dated August 1893, November 1900, and August 1908.