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Resource Number: 5BL7973 Temporary Resource Number: N/A 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: Agriculture; Ethnic Heritage / European 40. Period of Significance:ca. 1920 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance This property is historically significant because it is one of the last agricultural properties located within the Louisville city limits, and in close proximity to downtown and the city's older residential neighborhoods. The property accrues additional significance because it has long been associated with a single family, and because its history has been well-documented. Jonas Johnson, and later his son, Ralph Johnson, are notable because they represent three historic themes - agriculture, coal mining, and hard-rock mining. Although they were principally farmers, the Johnsons also turned to mining to earn a living. Architecturally, the house exemplifies the type, or method of construction, of a vernacular wood frame farmhouse. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: This property overall displays a relatively high degree of historical integrity. An enclosed hipped-roof rear porch addition to the rear elevation is probably more than fifty years old. The house's aluminum siding is not historic. Some integrity of setting has been lost by the loss of one large chicken house. One other chicken house remains, however.