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Gigi Yang Louisville Historical Museum Department of Cultural Services City of Louisville, Colorado December 2024 Citytr Om Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 833 La Farge Ave. History Legal Description: LOTS 10 AND 11 AND LOT 9 EXCEPT S 15 FT OF LOT 9 BLK 5 JEFFERSON PLACE Year of Construction: 1947-1949 Summary: The history of 833 La Farge provides significant insight into the religious and community life of Louisville residents. This location was the original site for the St. Louis Catholic Church and later for the United Pentecostal Church of Louisville. Most notable is the construction of the Pentecostal (Apostolic) Church which was built completely by members of the Parish over several years. This history also reflects how churches collaborated with each other and contributed to the welfare of the community. Development of the Jefferson Place Subdivision The Jefferson Place subdivision was the first residential area created outside, and immediately west of the original town. Charles Welch, the founder of the Welch Mine, platted the subdivision to create a residential area for mine workers and people in supporting lines of business in 1880. The 20-acre subdivision consists of 170 lots, bordered by La Farge and Jefferson Avenues, with Pine, Spruce, and Walnut as cross -streets. Early History Much of the early history of this property comes from a report written by Bridget Bacon in 2011 which is included here and updated by Gigi Yang. The current property at 833 La Farge was built for the Apostolic Church between 1947-1949. However, the site was the original home of the St. Louis Catholic Church between 1884-1944. Report from Bridget Bacon This building was constructed to be, and was used as, a church. It is now a private residence. The property was previously the original site of the St. Louis Catholic Church building (now gone). These two