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Legal Description: TraC ' s 1st lots 12-13 Block D
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Address: 403 West Main .
Ownership:name: T.J. Sander
:1 private address: Roll# Frame#
public 403 West Main 81 30
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�I4 I�D�''�t��� Historic Name: Unknown.
Common Name: Unknown
❑1880 estimated
�I Date of Construction: ❑ documented
Architect: Unknown
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Original Owner. James D. McCamman
yE Original Use: Residence
L-- -- T Present Use: Residence
t 4-I A ( KI �TI� 1 Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
L ❑ plat records/maps ❑ sewerlwater permits
Eltax cards Elobituaries
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I I. building permit X] biographies
Sanborn maps—dates:
1,� � � •i 'X+„> ��l 1� Bibliography:
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Leesons 1884 His�tor Bio & Engravings
L_ J Avant-Courier - July 13, 1880
d r ��V Kg CCJC� t 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 detached two-story single-family residence has an Lshaped plan with a shed-
roofed porch across the front in the interior joint of the ell . The porch is
supported by rectangular columns. The facade is asymmetrical and consists
of an off-center front entrance with fixed and 1/1 double-hung windows with
metal awnings, and a sliding sash window above the porch. A bay window is
located on the east side. The frame construction is finished in asphalt siding
and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof is covered with rust asphalt
shingles and features boxed eaves. There is a garage to the rear.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the ersons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significs;,c .
This property is signific:�:;t because it is associated with a person important
in Bozeman historu, James D. McCamman. McCamman settled in the Bozeman area
in 1865. He was appointed Gallatin County Treasurer in 1875 and was elected
County Clerk later that year. He also engaged in sheep raising, and money
lending. He was the first secretary and treasurer of the Gallatin bounty
Pioneer Society in 1894. McCamman's residence is noted in Matt Alderson,
tour of Bozeman. In 1902 McCamman built another residence at 601 West Main.
Significance: This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a
potential historic district due to its associations with the residential
aspect of the Village Phase of Bozeman' s historic/architectural development.
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INTEGRITY. Assess the degree to which the strut., and surrounding area accurately convey the historical associations of the
property.
The historic integrity of this -operty has been retained due to the survival
of original design and continu of use, setting and location.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structurrv, `a may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECT P.C. Acreage:
Address: P.O. BOX 8163 USGS Quad:
Date: MISSOULA, MONTANA 59807 UTM's:
AUG 1984