Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2010 07 19

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Between 1932 and 1984 approximately four other families owned the building until the current owners purchased the house in 1984. ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: The house was built in 1909 and is of a Victorian Queen Anne style of architecture. The structure appears to have had several rear additions over time and, according to the current owner, the siding has been replaced over time. At the time of purchase in 1984, the owner stated the siding was plywood and he replaced the plywood with the current shingle siding. According to the applicant's submittal, the following has been restored or altered: . Dormers were added to the south and north side. . The rear of the building has been added (former site of a barn). . Significant interior remodel. . Exterior improvements: o Cedar shingle o Ship lap siding o Double hung windows o All exterior doors o Use of salvage trim from other historical homes in Louisville. The applicant has stated some of the window and all of the doors have been replaced, but they are located within the original openings, with the exception of the second floor window facing the street. In looking at the photo from the 1948 Boulder County Assessors card, it appears the window on the second floor was a single double hung window. The existing window is a double, double hung window, which is clearly not the original window opening. It also appears the top trim element of the current windows has been an added design feature as the original photos do not show that type of trim feature. The owner has also stated the porch was also renovated when he purchased the house. In viewing the attached historical photos, it appears the original porch did not have such ornate elements. In looking at the 1948 Assessors photo, it appears the porch did have a low railing with evenly space balusters and a fairly wide stairway. Neither of these features appear to have been retained in the current porch design. The porch posts have also been extended onto the porch roof. This design element does not appear in any of the historical photos and appear to be an addition to the design of the structure. It is also evident the gable ends had ornate elements which are no longer present in the existing home. CURRENT USE: The building is currently the home of the applicant Robert Dressler and Rosann Messere. 2