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541 Jefferson Avenue, west view — Current Photo <br />ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: <br />The historic structure located at 541 Jefferson Avenue was constructed circa 1905. It is an early <br />twentieth century wood frame vernacular house. The primary fagade faces east to Jefferson <br />Avenue. The fagade of the house was changed dramatically during a 1997 renovation. At the <br />same time, the house was lifted to construct a full basement, relocated on the lot to meet <br />setback requirements (per the Board of Adjustment), and an addition to the southeast corner of <br />the house was added. <br />Primary changes occurred over time: <br />• Reroof (multiple); <br />• House raised, relocated on lot, and front addition added (1997); <br />• Windows replaced (1997); <br />• Stucco added (1997); <br />• Chimneys removed (unknown). <br />HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE ANALYSIS AND CRITERIA FOR LISTING AS LOCAL <br />LANDMARK: <br />In order to receive a City landmark designation, landmarks must be at least 50 years old and <br />meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental <br />significance as described in Louisville Municipal Code (LMC) Section 15.36.050(A). <br />Staff finds that this application complies with the above criterion by the following: <br />