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Bozeman 2016Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 4/3/2015 Modification Date: 10/10/2014 2:23:14 PM Time: 116 Property Address: number N Bozeman Ave Property Address: street Historic Address: Bozeman City/Town: Site Number: Gallatin County Intl: Oakwood Residence Historic Name: Arnie & Jacob Oakwood Original Owner Private Current Ownership: Current Property Name: Owner: 116 N Bozeman APT 1, Bozeman, MT Owner Address: Phone: Single-family residence Historic Use: Multi-family residence Current Use: 1877 Estimated Construction Date: Original Location Date Moved: WGS84UTM Reference 497335 Easting: 5058610 Northing: 12TUTM Zone: Legal Location PM: Montana 2 Township: South 6 Range: East NE 1/4 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 7Section S2 Lots 35, 36, 37, & 38 Lots: Original Plat of Bozeman Addition: 1870/1870 Year of Addition: Bozeman, MT 7.5 min. topographic USGS Quad Name: 2014 Date: Block I Blocks Other GPS Accuracy: GoogleEarth Pro GoogleEarth ProGPS Equipment: 24 Front stepUTM Location Pt: UTM Reference Site Name 116 N Bozeman Ave Property Address InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 National Register of Historic Places NRHP Listing Date: Historic District: 02/16/2015 Date of this document: Scott L. Carpenter Form Prepared by: Address: Daytime Phone: InteResources Planning, Inc. 505 Bond St., Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-9477 NRHP Eligible Recommendation: MT SHPO USE ONLY Eligible for NRHP: □ yes □ no Criteria: □ A □ B □ C □ D Date: Evaluator: Comments: MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 2 Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 3 Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman ARCHITECTYURAL DESCRIPTION See Additional Information PageX Residential Property Type: Stick Architectural Style:If Other, specify: Specific Property Type: Not known Architect:Architectural Firm: StateCity Town Not known Builder/Contractor:Company: StateCity Town Source of Information: Simple Square Architectural Form: Front-gabled Roof Form: 1 1/2 Stories: Wood frame Materials: Overall Dimensions: approx. 40 ft. North - South approx. 38 ft. East - West Two one-story shed-roofed projecting from rear (east) side of main mass.Projection InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 Concisely, accurately, and completely describe the property and alterations with dates. Number the buildings and features to correlate with the Site Map. The building is a detached 1-1/2 story wood frame residence, the building follows a square plan with gable roof with ridge line perpendicular to street. Two small brick chimneys are centered on the main ridge line of roof, one small brick chimney on one-story gable roof at rear (east side) of building. The façade on the west is one bay oriented on a symmetrical plan with central entry door flanked by two 1/1 double-hung wood sash windows, one each on either side of door. A full-width one-story porch with hipped roof covers front façade. The open porch is supported by four simple square posts with lower framed hip wall. Single 1/1 double hung wood sash window in the gable-end of second floor. The front entry door has a blocked opening for a former transom window. Wood trim and sills are simple cut lumber. Siding is composed of Dutch cove (drop cove) wood siding characteristic of Bozeman buildings in the 1890s through 1920s. Small one-story shed- roofed additions are located on the southeast and east ends of building. The roof is finished with composition shingles. The building retains much if not all of its original design and fabric. Stone rubble and concrete Foundation Gable roof and rear additions/porches with shed roof with composition shingles. Front porch has hipped-roof with composition shingles Roof Front porch on west, various porches on south and east, rear additions on east. Porches/Outbuildings MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 4 Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman One-over-one double-hung wood sash windows throughout, appear to be original. Fenestration: InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 5 Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman The first Sanborn Fire Insurance Map for Bozeman (1884) does not include the area north of Mendenhall St. where the subject residence is located. The building first appears on the expanded area included on the 1889 Sanborn Map (sheet 2), and depicts the building in its current form as a square plan 1 1/2-story dwelling with various one-story additions and porches. The full-width porch on the west façade of the house does not appear on any of the Sanborn maps indicating it's expansion in size sometime after 1960. The house was constructed sometime between March 1877 and September 1878, by Jacob and Annie Oakwood. Most likely, the original house was built during the summer of 1877. Property Deeds show that Annie Oakwood purchased Lot 38 of Block "I", Original Bozeman Plat, from Davis Willson and wife on March 7, 1877 (Gallatin County Deed Book 15, pg. 63), and Lot 37 of Block "I" from J.H. Taylor et aux on March 8, 1877 (Gallatin County Deed Book K, pg. 241). It is highly unlikely that a structure spanned the two lots prior to 1877, when the said lots were owned by two different people. The Avant Courier newspaper of Bozeman (Sep. 12, 1878, pg. 3, column 2) mentions, "Jake Oakwood is having quite an addition built on the rear of his residence." This addition corresponds to the 1-story rear addition, two side porches on the rear addition, and smaller 1-story rear projection to the east of the dwelling shown on the 1889 Sanborn Map (sheet 2). According to Oakwood's biographical sketch in Stout (1921, Vol. III, pg. 842), Jacob was born in Switzerland in 1829. At the age of about twenty he became a British subject and fought with British forces in the Crimean War in 1852. He moved to Bozeman in 1874 where he worked as a merchant and served as Bozeman's first city marshal. Oakwood passed away in Bozeman in 1885. County property records indicate that Oakwood owned several lots in Bozeman as well as farmland and mining interests throughout the county. Oakwood also owned the Oakwood Saloon and bowling alley in Bozeman, later in partnership as the Mitchell-Oakwood Saloon (Bozeman Weekly Chronicle, Sep. 15, 1886, pg. 3, column 3). The Polk City Directory for Bozeman, 1900-01 (pg 173) lists an Emma Michell, and John Mitchel, saloon worker, as residing at 116 N Bozeman Ave. The 1902 City Directory lists Jacob F (Jacob's son), Emma, and Mamie Oakwood as renters at 116 N Bozeman Ave (pg 167). History of Property: See Additional Information PageX InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 See Additional Information PageX Avant Courier, Bozeman Sep. 12, 1878, pg. 3, column 2. Bozeman Weekly Chronicle, February 24, 1886, pg. 3, column 5. Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps for Bozeman, Montana (1889, 1890, 1891, 1904, 1912, 1912/1921, 1927, 1927/1943, 1927/1957, and 1927/1960. Stout, Tom; 1921, "Montana: Its Story and Biography, (pg. 842-843), American Historical Society, NY. Information Sources/Bibliography Sanborn Maps:Structure appears on these Bozeman Sanborn Maps: Nov 1884 XJan 1889 XJul 1890 XNov 1891 XJan 1904 XSep 1912 XSep 1927 XSep 1927/Rev Aug 1943 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 6 Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman City Sewer Hook-up Records City Water Hook-up RecordsDate Date Polk's City Directory for Bozeman, Montana, 1892-93 (pg 135), 1900-01 (pg 173), 1902 (pg 162, 167), 1904 (pg 140), 1906 (pg 158), 1916 (pg 317), 1925 (pg 75, 76), 1927 (pg 161), 1929 (pg 133), 1935 (pgs 99, 121, 122) City Directory Davis Willson & wife (Grantee) to Jacob Oakwood (Grantor), Lot 38, Block I, Original Bozeman Plat, March 7, 1877 (Deed Book 15, pg 63, Gallatin Co. Clerk & Recorder) J.H. Taylor et aux (Grantee) to Annie Oakwood (Grantor), Lot 37, Block I, Original Bozeman Plat, March 8, 1877 (Deed Book K, pg 241, Gallatin Co. Clerk & Recorder) Deeds Sep 1927/Rev 1957 X XSep 1912/Rev Feb 1921 XSep 1927/Rev 1960 InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 7 Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman National Register of Historic Places NRHP Listing Date: NRHP Eligibility:X Yes X No XIndividually XContributing to Historic District Noncontributing to Historic District Bozeman's residential developmentArea of Significance: Village Phase (1873-1883)Period of Significance: See Additional Information PageXStatement of Significance The property exhibits a high level of significance related to National Register Criterion A, B, and C. The Oakwood residence was built in 1877 and is one of the few remaining examples of a private residence from this period within the area of the originally platted area for the town of Bozeman. The history and architectural style of the building is characteristic and highly significant as an example of a single-family dwelling dating to the Village Phase of early Bozeman history (1973-1883). The location, architectural style, and workmanship of the building add to the importance as a remaining example of this historic period. In this regard, the history of the property supports a recommendation for National Register nomination under Criteria A: Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of the history of Bozeman and southwest Montana. The property was first developed by Jacob Oakwood, an early Bozeman resident, merchant, mining entrepreneur, and first Bozeman city marshal in the late 1870s. Oakwood passed away in 1885. Oakwood was a significant citizen in the history of early Bozeman and owner of a local saloon business. He was an important supporter of Bozeman’s early development and commerce in the 1870s. His family continued to live at the property after his death. The residence that stands today is the same, in form and materials, as the one originally built in 1877. Historical information exists to fully (con't.) NRHP Criteria:XA XB XC D See Additional Information PageXIntegrity (location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association) The building and property retains significant elements of original location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association to justify nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. All of the rear (east) additions appear to be historic, with very little modern changes to the structure except for roofing material, glazing, etc. InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PAGE Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman (con't. from pg. 7, Significance) support Oakwood’s participation and support of the early Bozeman community and surrounding Gallatin County, and thus supports a recommendation for National Register nomination under Criteria B: Association with lives of significant persons in our past. The Oakwood dwelling exhibits distinctive characteristics of architectural type, historic time period, and method of construction reflecting one style of dwelling construction in Bozeman during the 1870s. The building is only slightly changed since its original construction, leaving intact the core elements of importance. The building is one of the only remaining intact examples of this style and time period within the originally platted area of Bozeman. To this end, the historic architectural characteristics of this property support a recommendation for National Register nomination under Criteria C: Exhibition of distinctive characteristics of type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values. InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Façade Photo IRP_B3_116NBozeman_Photo10-10-2014_ipad.jpgExposure/File #: EastFacing: 116 N Bozeman AveFeature: View to east at façade of building.Description: 10/10/2014 2:23:14 PMTime: InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Reference Photo Exposure/File #: Facing: Feature: Description: Time:IRP_125_031115_02222.jpg East 116 N Bozeman Ave View to east of front façade of building. Note hipped-roof front porch. Original porch was narrower, only over door (Sanborn maps). Note simple wood trim, enclosed half-wall on porch, drop-cove siding, and blocked transom window with segmented arch at top. InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Reference Photo IRP_125_031115_02216_p.jpgExposure/File #:Time: NortheastFacing: 116 N Bozeman AveFeature: View to northeast at southwest corner of building. Note enclosed porch with shed roof at east end of south elevation. Also note series of one-story additions at rear (east) end of building. Description: InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Reference Photo Exposure/File #: Facing: Feature: Description: Time:IRP_125_031115_02217.jpg North 116 N Bozeman Ave View to north at south elevation of building. Note enclosed porch/side entry at right. Note that upper wood trim on window lintels on porch/entry and south wall of building are segmental in shape, compared to simple straight lintel trim on windows on second floor and rear additions. InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 Reference Photo Exposure/File #: Facing: Feature: Description: Time:IRP_125_031115_02218_p.jpg Northwest 116 N Bozeman Ave View to northwest at rear southeast corner of building. Note complex of of one-story additions to rear of building. Note two second-floor windows at rear of dwelling, compared to single upper window on façade. Note original one-story addition is a gable-end structure with various roof lines attached to south and east. MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Reference Photo IRP_125_031115_02219_p.jpgExposure/File #: WestFacing: 116 N Bozeman AveFeature: View to west at east (rear) elevation of building. Note complex of of one-story additions to rear of building. Note original one-story addition is a gable-end structure with various roof lines attached to south and east. Description: Time: InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PHOTOGRAPHS Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Reference Photo IRP_125_031115_02221.jpgExposure/File #: SoutheastFacing: 116 N Bozeman AveFeature: View to southeast showing northwest corner and façade of building. Note pentiment shaped lintel trim on window on north elevation. Description: Time: InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD USGS Location Map Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Portion of USGS 7.5 Minute Topographic Map, Bozeman, MT, 2014, scale 1:24,000 (red square indicates approximate location of property. InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD General Location Map Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman General Location Map Red shape denotes project boundary, red arrow indicates property location. InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD Detailed Location Photo-Map Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Detailed Location Map Red shape denotes subject property. InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477 Montana Historic Property Record Bozeman Historic Structures Inventory - 2014 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD Building Sketch Map Property Name: Site Number: 24 116 N Bozeman Ave Bozeman Property/Building Sketch Map InteResources Planning, Inc.505 Bond Street, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59715 406.587.9477