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Resource Number: 5BL7969 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 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; 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; 9 Qualifies under Criteria Considerations A through G (see Manual). xx Does not meet any of the above National Register criteria. 39. Area(s) of Significance: Community Planning and Development 40. Period of Significance:ca. 1940 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance The Coet house is historically significant for its association with Louisville's historical development during the first half of the twentieth century. The families who lived here were employed, either directly or indirectly, by area coal mines, and contributed significantly to Louisville's social and economic fabric. Due to a rather substantial loss in integrity, however, this property should,be considered ineligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: This building's historical integrity has been compromised to a moderate degree by a large shed-roofed addition to the west (rear) elevation. The vinyl siding in not original, and some window openings have been altered from their original configuration.