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b. Social. <br />(1) Potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the <br />area's history or prehistory. <br />(2) Association with an important event in the area's history. <br />(3) Association with a notable person(s) or the work of a notable <br />person(s). <br />(4) A typical example/association with a particular ethnic group. <br />(5) A unique example of an event in Louisville's history. <br />c. Geographic/environmental. <br />(1) Geographically or regionally important. <br />3. All properties will be evaluated for physical integrity and shall meet one or more of <br />the following criteria: <br />a. Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or <br />cultural characteristics of the community, region, state, or nation. <br />b. Retains original design features, materials and/or character. <br />c. Remains in its original location, has the same historic context after having <br />been moved, or was moved more than 50 years ago. <br />d. Has been accurately reconstructed or restored based on historic <br />documentation. <br />Staff has found this application complies with the above criterion by the following: <br />Architectural Significance – The site exemplifies specific elements of an <br />architectural style or period. <br />The stone storage shed and the entry gate stand as two fine examples <br />of architectural features of the cemetery. <br />Geographically or regionally important <br /> The cemetery has remained in its current location since 1892 and, <br />aside from the development of the Colorado Technological Center to <br />the south, most of the surrounding landscape remains the same as it <br />did 100 years ago. <br />Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social <br />heritage of the community. <br /> George Ellis, mayor for the City of Louisville from 1960 to 1962, was <br />caretaker of the cemetery from 1930 to 1970. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />The cemetery, which is located on the east side of town, has been a visual landmark for <br />the City of Louisville for over 100 years. Fraternal organizations were the first <br />caretakers of the property until George and Laura Ellis took over the maintenance of the <br />cemetery for over 40 years. George, a onetime mayor of the City of Louisville, was <br />instrumental in providing much of the landscaping and architectural design of the <br />cemetery that is still in existence today. <br />6 <br />