Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 02 24

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ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: 925 Jefferson is a one-story wood frame structure with a rectangular plan, with its primary facade facing east to Jefferson Avenue. The foundation is brick. The exterior is clad with horizontal wood lap siding painted white. The main roof is hipped with two red brick central chimneys. A wraparound porch stretches across the full width of the front facade and along the south side. The porch has a hip roof with a frieze and dentils. The porch roof is supported on turned wood posts with decorative brackets. A concrete walk leads to four wooden steps at the corner of the porch. The stairs have a newer turned wood posts and railings. The porch floor is wooden boards painted blue, and the soffit is bead board painted white. The front door is clear finished wood with a nearly full -height oval glass light. A crawl space below the porch is enclosed with painted wood latticework. The west end of the house is a 1957 addition. This extends the full width of the house and has similar wood lap siding, a shed roof, three 9-light wood windows and a side door leading to the back yard. Primary changes over time:  Rear addition (1957);  Porch stairs replaced and railing added (unknown)  Window replacement (2014, approved by HPC) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE ANALYSIS AND CRITERIA FOR LISTING AS LOCAL LANDMARK: In order to receive a City landmark designation, landmarks must be at least 50 years old and meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance as described in Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) Section 15.36.050(A). Staff finds that this application complies with the above criterion by the following: Sec. 15.36.050. - Criteria for Designation Criteria Meets Criteria? Evaluation A. Landmarks must be at least 50 years old and meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance as described in this chapter. Yes The principal structure at 925 Jefferson Avenue was constructed circa 1891, making it 128 years old. 1. 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. Yes This house is associated with the historic development of Louisville as one of the early homes in Louisville's first residential subdivision, Jefferson Place. Although Jefferson Place was platted in 1880, few homes were actually built here before 1900. The property is significant for architecture as an example of a Hipped-Roof Box form house.