Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2025 11 17

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Landmarks must meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance Landmarks should meet one or more criteria for physical integrity Social Significance - Exemplifies cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community. The social history of 908 Garfield Avenue includes association with: • Property ownership of early Louisville residents who became prominent business owners as well as involvement in significant cultural, social, and historical events including a murder trial and plane crash. Staff find that the structure meets the cultural and social heritage of the community and there is probable cause to meet the criterion for social significance. Architectural Significance — Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville. • The house has many features of the Minimal Traditional Form houses seen in Louisville. Staff find that the location of the structure does have probable cause to meet the criteria for architectural significance in its current form. Physical Integrity - Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, region, state, or nation. • Interesting building character shaped by its social history. Remains in its original location, has the same historic context after having been moved, or was moved more than 50 years ago. • 908 Garfield Avenue appears to have maintained its historic footprint from 1956. Staff find probable cause that the structure meets the criteria for physical integrity.