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Address:
113 South Willson
Ov:nership:name: Rexal R. Troth
O pblic 502 North 1 Oth
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I T , Common Name: Unknown
!t i Date of Construction: 1936 ❑ estimated
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Fred F. Willson
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Original owner. H.H. Dokken
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Funeral Service; storage
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❑ abstract 01 title ❑ city directories
' + ❑ plat records/maps ® sewerlwaler permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
L "— ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
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,1 I � -- � Sanborn maps—dates- gjQ I S
Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
!— � I --.j y Willson List
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structureisite,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 building has a rectangular plan with a projecting
entry bay with an oval-transomed front entrance. The facade is symmetrical
and consists of the front entry and casement and fixed windows wi.th leaded
glass and wood sashes. Limestone surrounds the doors and windows. Interpre-
tation of English Medieval architecture with turreted coping and simulated
buttresses adorn the front facade. The brick construction is of running
bond pattern with a header course every seven courses. It rests on a
concrete foundation, and has a flat built-up roof. There is a garage attached
to the side on the north.
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 is signi cant because it is associated with a person important
in Bozeman hitory, Fred F. Willson. Son of General Lester S. Willson , -an
early Bozeman pioneer, Willson was born in 1877 i.n 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 1810-1956, he designed many public, commercial and
residential buildings.
This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places due to its historical associations and architectural significance.
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 materials , and continuity of use, setting and location.
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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 JAMES P.
Acreage: - --
Address!p' O' Ct -. V103
USGS Quad:
Date: IISSOULA, MONTAN 80, — '
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