817 Spruce St Historic Survey 2000

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Resource Number: 5BL8027 Temporary Resource Number: NIA Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 5) VI. SIGNIFICANCE 37. Local landmark designation: Yes No xx Date of Designation: nla 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; Community Planning and Development 40. Period of Significance: ca. 1904 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance Although this house's historical significance is probably not to the extent that would qualify it for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places, the building does have sufficient significance and integrity to qualify as a contributing property within a potential National Register historic district. The house is historically significant for is association with residential development in Louisville in the years prior to 1950. The house is also architecturally significant, under National Register Criterion C, as a somewhat unusual local example of a wood frame gabled roof house. The garage dates from the period of significance and would also be a contributing resource within a potential historic district. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: This building's historical integrity has been compromised to a moderate degree by the installation of a "picture window" on the facade, by the application of asbestos siding over the historic wall material, and by an addition to the north (rear) elevation.