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Resource Number: 5BL8036 ! Temporary Resource Number: NIA Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 5) VI. SIGNIFICANCE 37. Local landmark designation: Yes No xx Date of Designation: n/a 38. Applicable National Register Criteria xx A. Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; B. Associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; xx C. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; D. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield information important in history or prehistory; Qualifies under Criteria Considerations A through G (see Manual). Does not meet any of the above National Register criteria. 39. Area(s) of Significance: Commerce; Ethnic Heritage / European 40. Period of Significance: 1906 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance The Old Louisville Inn is historically significant relative to National Register of Historic Places Criterion A for its association with Louisville's socioeconomic development during the first half of the twentieth century. One of a number of saloons built on Front Street in the 1890s and very early 1900s, this building was an important part of Louisville's social and commercial fabric for many years. Architecturally, the building is an excellent example of a wood frame commercial building dating from the early twentieth century. For this reason it may also be regarded as eligible for the National Register under Criterion C. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: Although this building has undergone several facade changes over the years, there have been no additions to the original structure. Overall it displays a high degree of historical integrity, relative to National Park Service and Colorado Historical Society guidelines.