1116 LaFarge Ave Historic Survey

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Resource Number: 5BL961.3 Temporary Resource Number: NIA 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; Commerce 40. Period of Significance: 1908 - 1950 41. Level of Significance: National: State: Local: xx 42. Statement of Significance Associated with just two families throughout its entire history, this property is historically significant for its association with Louisville's early settlement by European immigrants, primarily from Italy. The Jannucci family contributed to the local economy, supporting area coal mining families, by operating a pasta making business, and a produce market here. The house is also architecturally significant because it is one of only a handful of historic brick houses built in Louisville. This property is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 43. Assessment of historic physical integrity related to significance: Although its interior was renovated in the 1980s, the house retains a high degree of historical integrity. There have been no additions within the past fifty years, and recent alterations have not unduly compromised the building's historic character. These include the removal of a brick chimney, with a corbelled cap, a bubble skylight on the east facing roof slope, and the porch/ balcony on the south elevation. Built in 1980, the garage may be regarded as a non-contributing resource.