Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 09 18

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ANALYSIS 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 analysis of the criteria follows. Sec. 15.36.050. - Criteria for Designation Criteria Criterion Evaluation Met? A. Landmarks must be at least 50 Y 741 Lincoln Avenue was years old and meet one or more of constructed in 1905 making it the criteria for architectural, social approximately 117 years old. or geographic%nvironmental significance as described in this chapter. 1. a. Architectural. Y The structure is an example of a 1) Exemplifies specific vernacular patterned masonry elements of an architectural subset of the Queen Anne style. style or period. About 5% of Queen Anne houses 2) Example of the work of an have masonry walls with architect or builder who is patterned brickwork and minimal recognized for expertise wood detailing. This is bolstered nationally, statewide, by the fact that Louisville saw regionally, or locally. very few brick homes built around 3) Demonstrates superior the turn of the 20th century. 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. 1. b. Social. Y The house has a long history of associations with families that 11