HomeMy WebLinkAbout323 W. Main 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site
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Address: 323 West Main
Ownership:name: Elsie Tinsley
❑ private address: 323 West Main Roll N 81 Frame H
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Date of Construction: 1880 ES documented
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Architect: Unknown
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Original Owner. Julius Basinski
1` Original Use: Residence
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M A I N) .� 1 -E E T Research Sources:
4 ( ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
f i I ❑ plat recordslmaps ❑ sewerlwater permits
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M El tax cards El obituaries
ptft�� W ❑ building permit El biographies
�• I (3 Sanborn maps—dates 1889
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Bibliography:
Ehrant-Courier-September 30, 1%0
l� Department of Sanitation
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structure/site,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance,
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials.Discuss significant architectural features.
This two-story commercial structure has a square plan with a metal awning over
the central front entrance and a symmetrical facade completed by fixed,
transomed windows and double-hung windows on the second story. The frame
construction is finished in asbestos siding with drop siding on the gable ends.
The foundation is not visible. , The cross-axial gable roof is covered with
interlocking T asphalt shingles and features a gable dormer facing front
and a central brick chimney. Theaxis of the roof is parallel to the street.
Outbuildings include a detached building of concrete block.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property was built for Julius Basinski, an early Main Street merchant who
with his brother established a dry goods, mercantile business at 131 East Plain.
This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the residential aspect of the Village
Phase of Bozemants historic/architectural development.
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INTEGRITY: Assess the degree to which the structure/site,and surrounding area accurately convey the historical associations of the
property.
The historic integrity of this property has been retained due to the survival
of original design and continuity_ of use, setting and location.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structurelsite may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JJAVAES R. P',TDOINALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage,
Address 'a` C �3 USGS Quad:_
Date: 1NW;I`.w:JQULA, MONTANA 59807 � UTM's:
AU 2, 1984