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Resource Number: 5BL7975 Temporary Resource Number: N/A Architectural Inventory Form (Page 4 of 5) VI. SIGNIFICANCE 37. Local landmark designation: Yes No xx Date of Designation: nia 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: Architecture; Community Planning and Development 40. Period of Significance: ca. 1920 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance Although this building's historical significance is probably not to the extent that would qualify it for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places, the building does have sufficient significance and integrity to qualify as a contributing property within a potential National Register historic district. The house is historically significant for is association with residential development in Louisville during the first half of the twentieth century. The house is architecturally significant as a representative example of a wood frame side gabled dwelling. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: This house's physical integrity has been compromised to a moderate degree by the application of asbestos shingle siding, and by the alteration of some window openings. The integrity of setting has been impacted by the construction of the house and garage at 600 a LaFarge Avenue, located to the east of this house.