Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 09 21

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ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRITY: The historic structure located at 633 La Farge Avenue is an early 20th century wood frame Folk Victorian house. Louisville contractor Herman H. Fischer constructed the house at some time between 1900 and 1908. The primary fagade faces east to La Farge Avenue. The house has a front gable roof. A hipped -roof rear porch addition on the west side predates 1950. In 2000, the porch, deck and porch foundation were replaced. The porch roof was retained, supported by new posts designed to match the historic house. In 2001, a window on the south wall was removed and replaced with a pair of French doors with a clear transom light above leading to a wood deck. Primary changes occurred over time: • Rear porch addition (pre-1950); • Front porch replaced (2000); • French doors added to the south -facing wall (2001). HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE ANALYSIS AND CRITERIA FOR LISTING AS LOCAL LANDMARK: In order to receive a City landmark designation, landmarks must be at least 50 years old and meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance as described in Louisville Municipal Code 15.36.050. Staff finds that this application complies with the above criterion by the following: Sec. 15.36.050. - Criteria for Designation Criteria Meets Criteria? Evaluation A. Landmarks must be at least 50 years Yes The principal structure at 633 La old and meet one or more of the criteria Farge Avenue was constructed circa for architectural, social or 1900-1908. geographic%nvironmental significance as described in this chapter. 1. a. Architectural. Yes The house at 633 La Farge Avenue is 1) Exemplifies specific elements of an an early 20th century wood frame Folk architectural style or period. Victorian house. This house is 2) Example of the work of an architect associated with the historic or builder who is recognized for development of Louisville and the expertise nationally, statewide, Jefferson Place subdivision. regionally, or locally. 3) Demonstrates superior The primary fagade faces east to La craftsmanship or high artistic value. Farge Avenue. The fagade of the house 4) Represents an innovation in has undergone minor changes over construction, materials or design. time including a front porch 5) Style particularly associated with reconstruction but retains significant the Louisville area. architectural integrity when viewed from 6) Represents a built environment the street. of a group of people in an era of history that is culturally significant to Louisville.