Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2025 11 17

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for landmarking under the criteria in section 15.36.050 of the Louisville Municipal Code." Further, "a finding of probable cause under this Section is solely for the purposes of action on the pre-landmarking building assessment grant request, and such finding shall not be binding upon the HPC, City Council or other party to a landmarking hearing." HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Information from Gigi Yang, Louisville Historical Museum The history of 908 Garfield includes ownership of undeveloped property by early Louisville residents and business owners and shows the frequent investment in land as Louisville was growing. While much of Louisville Heights remained undeveloped for decades, property ownership changed hands numerous times between early Louisville residents who became prominent business owners. Edward Fievet (who built the house) was notable for his childhood involvement in the murder trial of his father. The Fievets purchased the property and began building the home in 1951. Jack DiGiacomo, a later resident, was also notable for surviving a tragic plane crash near Rocky Mountain National Park with six other Louisville community members; three died, and three survived and hiked out of the forest three days later. The DiGiacomos lived at 908 Garfield until 1974. During that time and after, Jack DiGiacomo took photos around the community for the Louisville Times. He assisted with preserving historic photos at the library and photographing seniors in the community as part of an oral history program during Louisville's centennial celebrations in 1978. In 1974, Eva Brock, a local realtor, purchased the house from the DiGiacomos and sold the property to Claude Thomas Brown and Zona Mae (Sue) Brown. The Browns raised their four children in Louisville and lived at 908 Garfield until they sold the property to V. Robert and Robin Salcido (current owner) in 2003. Please see the attached Social History Report for a more detailed history.