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Resource Number: 5BL7987 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: Community Planning and Development; Ethnic Heritage / European 40. Period of Significance: ca. 1890 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance Although this house'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, relative to National Register Criterion A, for is association with residential development in Louisville from circa 1890 to 1950. It is also architecturally significant, under National Register Criterion C, as a representative example of a wood frame side -gabled dwelling. The garage and attached shed also date from the period of significance, and would be considered a contributing resource within a potential historic district. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: This house has had no additions, and minimal exterior alterations within the past fifty years. It exhibits a high degree of historical integrity.