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City of Eugene - dohansen-MooaY r~ouse Historic Landmark Designation Application - Vgritten Statement Page 8 March 24, 2004 Although unconfirmed, family members have told the current owner that the house was shipped to Eugene as a kit. Research indicates that the only company making kit houses as big as this at the time was Aladdin of Chicago. Aladdin's records were destroyed by fire, so the origins of the house remain subject to speculation. The above described factors support the designation of the Johansen-Moody House as a unique and significant Historic Landmark. (3) In addition to EC 9.8165 (1) and (2) above, criteria for designation of a historic resource that was moved, is primarily commemorative in intent, or less than fifty years of age shall include the following considerations: (a) A historic resource moved from its original location or a place that has historic significance can be eligible if it has historic architectural significance or is the surviving property most importantly associated with a historic person or event. The Johansen-Moody House has not been moved; nor is a place nominated for historic landmark status. Therefore, this criterion does not apply. (b) A historic resource that is primarily commemorative in intent can be eligible if design, age, tradition, or symbolic value has invested it with its own historic significance. The proposed Landmark designation is not primarily commemorative in nature. The structure has historic value based on its architectural significance and association with Eugene's broad patterns of history, as explained above. Therefore, this criterion does not apply. (c) A historic resource achieving significance within the last fifty years can be eligible if it is of exceptional importance. The proposed Landmark is over 50 years old. Therefore, this criterion does not ' apply. V. Conclusion As outlined in this application, the proposed designation of the Johansen-Moody House meets applicable Historic Landmark designation criteria. The project furthers the goals of Eugene's Historic Preservation program. We look forward to presenting it to the Eugene Historic Review Board for review. 58