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Address: 26 South Grand I ti►
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Ownership:name: Harold E. Phelps NOW`—
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El public ss: J & H Office Machines, 26 South Grand Roll# Frame a
Historic Name: linknown
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Date of Construction. 1936 ® documented
Architect: Fred F. Willson
Builder:_ Unknown
r y V) Original Owner: Frank Hoe
V W 1 I Original Use- Stnrp
ATPresent Use: Store
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O L" J Department of Sanitation
Location map or building plan with arrow north.
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 one-story commercial structure has a rectangular plan with a flat-roofed
extension above the front entrance supported by angled wall extension of the
building. There are several large fixed windows and a curved corner window.
The bearing wall construction is finished in brick coursing with a combination
of terra cotta coping and aluminum ribbing. The roof supports in front are
finished in black glazed tile with white mortar, and support a flat built-up roof.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property is significant because it is associated with a person important
to Bozeman history, Fred F. Willson. Son of General Lester S. Willson, an
early Bozeman pioneer, Willson was born in 1877 in Bozeman. He attended
Montana State College for two years and graduated from Columbia University
in architecture in 1902. He studied for two years abroad and upon his
return, Willson practiced with C. S. Haire in Helena and Butte. In his
long practice from 1910-1956, he designed many public, commercial and
residential buildings.
This structure does not meet the 50-year old age criterion for listing
on the National Register of Historic Places.
This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the commercial aspect of the National Izat1on
Phase of Bozeman 's historic/architectural development.
INTEGRITY. Assess the degree to which the structure/site,and surrounding area accurately con historical associations of the
property.
The historic integrity of this property has been retained due to the survival
of original design and materials and continuity of use, setting and location.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAPAIS R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:
Addresse. c. M 816 USGS Quadi
Date: F,JSSOULA, r CNTANA 59807 UTM's:
r AU 6 1984