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'GROUND PLAN SKETCH I.cIurr huNiFiCn eionieai FRONT Radke Family Ownership, 1953-1957 In 1953, Walter Radke (1908-1979) and Mildred Radke (1914-1997) purchased 633 McKinley and moved into the house with their eight children. Reverend Walter Radke was the minister for the nearby Baptist Church located at 701 Grant Ave. The Radkes came to Louisville from Wisconsin in 1952 and at first lived in the Baptist parsonage, which at the time was at the historic house at 500 Pine. (In 2008, five sisters from the Radke family visited Louisville and the Louisville Historical Museum from all over the country during a trip to the Denver area. They shared information and memories of attending the Louisville Grade School with the Museum staff at that time.) In late 1956, Walter Radke resigned from his post. Newspapers indicate that his next posting was at a Baptist Church in Broomfield, and the family moved away from Louisville. In late 1956 and early 1957, they advertised their home for sale, describing it in this way: "FOR SALE: A 3-bedroom home all modern, coal stoker furnace heat, extra room in basement. Double garage, curb and gutter in. Price $7,500. Terms." In April 1957, they sold 633 McKinley. (The final sale price did not appear on the deed.) Meyer Family Ownership, 1957-1965 In 1957, Donald and Marian Meyer, previously of Marshall, bought 633 McKinley and moved in. Advertisements in the Louisville Times show that she did dressmaking and alterations out of their home at 633 McKinley, and newspaper items indicate that they had young children during their ownership and residence. By 1963, the Meyers had moved to Arvada and they rented out 633 McKinley. In 1964, the Louisville Times reported that Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miska and family had moved out of the Don Meyers home at 633 McKinley. 5