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Resource Number: 5BL11325 Temporary Resource Number: 157508405012 In 1944, Dominic Buffo suffered a severe injury due to a mining accident at the Columbine Mine. According to a copy of a 1946 workman's claim for compensation to the Industrial Commission of Colorado, located in the files of the Louisville Historical Museum, the nature of his disability was that his right arm was amputated, his right side was partially paralyzed, and he could no longer speak. In 1954, Dominic and Lillian Buffo transferred the Lot 17 and part of Lot 18, which was the side yard to 709 Walnut, to their son and daughter-in-law, William and Betty Buffo, so that they could build a house next door and live there and help provide care for Dominic Buffo due to his ongoing disability. According to Mr. William Buffo, an old 2-room house that was on the site was moved away to make way for the construction of the current house. According to online Boulder County Assessor records, 711 Walnut was constructed in 1956. Handwriting on the 1948 Boulder County Assessor's card states that as of December 10, 1956, the house was still not finished and the years "56 + 57" were indicated. According to the current owner William Buffo, his house at 711 Walnut was constructed in 1955. It is possible that it had been started by then, but was not completed for purposes of the County until 1956 or 1957. William and Betty Buffo lived at 711 Walnut since the house was constructed in the mid 1950s. Mr. Buffo passed away in 2012. Mrs. Buffo is still the owner. 36. Sources of information: Boulder County "Real Estate Appraisal Card — Urban Master," on file at the Carnegie Library for State and Local History in Boulder, Colorado. Boulder County Clerk & Recorder's Office and Assessor's Office public records, accessed through http://recorder.bouldercountv.ora. Directories of Louisville residents and businesses on file at the Louisville Historical Museum. Census records and other records accessed through www.ancestrv.com. Archival materials on file at the Louisville Historical Museum, including copy of a workman's claim for compensation for Dominic Buffo dated Sept. 6, 1946, to the Industrial Commission of Colorado. Interview of owner, William Buffo, October 2010, by Bridget Bacon, Museum Coordinator, Louisville Historical Museum. Interview of owner, William Buffo, October 2010, by Kathy Lingo. VI. SIGNIFICANCE 37. Local landmark designation: Yes No X Date of designation: NA Designating authority: NA 37A. Applicable Local Landmark Criteria for Historic Landmarks: A. Architectural. (1) Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period. (2) Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise nationally, statewide, regionally, or locally. (3) Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value. (4) Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design (5) Style particularly associated with the Louisville area. (6) Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. (7) Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria. (8) Significant historic remodel. 4