Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 01 13

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ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: The residence located at 917 La Farge Avenue was constructed circa 1891. It is a one-story wood frame structure with a rectangular plan on a concrete foundation. The house has a hip -on - gable roof along with a shed roof over the front porch. The concrete front porch extends across almost the full width of the front facade. The exterior walls are covered in asbestos siding. The house was rehabilitated under Louisville's Urban Renewal Program in 1978. The exterior work completed through that program included updates to the front porch, and replacement of the roof, gutters, and trim. A former outbuilding (potentially identified as a summer kitchen) was connected to the main house with a breezeway in 2006. Primary changes occurred over time: • Wrought iron porch posts and railings added (1978); • Replacement of roofing, gutters, trim (1978); • Window openings enlarged (post 1950); • Windows replaced (post 2000); • Outbuilding connected to main house (2006). LOCAL LANDMARK CRITERIA ANALYSIS: 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: CRITERIA FINDINGS Landmarks must be at The principal structure at 917 La Farge Avenue was least 50 years old constructed circa 1891, making it 128 years old. Staff finds the age of the structure meets the criteria. Landmarks must meet Architectural Significance - Exemplifies specific one or more of the criteria elements of an architectural style or period. for architectural, social or • The historic structure located at 917 La Farge geographic/environmental Avenue was constructed circa 1891. It is a significance one-story wood frame residence with a rectangular plan on a concrete foundation. The house has a hip -on -gable roof along with a shed roof over the front porch. The architectural integrity of the property has been reduced over time by the replacement of the wooden porch supports with wrought iron and the alteration of the window openings and asbestos siding. Staff finds the style and integrity of the structure meets the criteria for architectural significance. Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community. • Owned by a single family of Italian heritage for approximately 80 years, this property is 19