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Resource Number: 5BL8014 Temporary Resource Number: N/A Architectural Inventory Form (Page 3 of 5) V. HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS 31. Original use(s): Single Dwelling 32. Intermediate use(s): Single Dwelling 33. Current use(s): Commerce and Trade / Organizational 34. Site type(s): Chamber of Commerce Building 35. Historical Background This building was historically the residence of Dr. Charles F. Wolfer, Louisville's most prominent physician during the early years of the twentieth century. Born in Germany on June 18, 1858, Wolfer immigrated to America, and came to Colorado as a young man. He graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School in 1890, and practiced medicine in Walden, Colorado, before coming to Louisville in 1892. Wolfer served as the town's doctor, and was employed directly by the coal company. Wolfers salary was deducted from the coal company employees' paychecks. Employees were free to seek medical advice elsewhere, but at their own expense. Dr. Wolfer was married to Flora Mary Lutz, and they had four daughter: Alice, Flora, Winifred, and Nellie. After their home was moved here in 1905, Dr. Wolfer had his office constructed next door to the north at what is today 909 Main Street. The Wolfer family lived here until 1926. After the Wolfers' era, this building continued to be used as a single-family residence. During much of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, this was the home of Martha Eberharder, and later Frank Eberharder. Martha was the widow of Ludwig Eberharder who had been Vice -President of the Louisville - Lafayette Coal Company. 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. Polk'sBoulder County Directory [generally published annually], Denver, Kansas City, and Salt Lake City: R.L. Polk and Company Publishers. Polk'sLongmont 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.