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Address: 427 East Main
Ownership:name: Kenneth S1 aght
❑ public address: 425 East Main, Bozeman, Montana Roll#83 Frame#
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ji�Ey11�aw14 Historic Name:
}Li` Hamill Apartments
PKI C E l Common Name: Griffin Apartments
1931 o e5''-,aced
,^ Date of Construction: doc:men!ed
rW^ �( (, architect Fred F. Willson
Builder Unknown
f d H.J. Hamill _
t Original Owner
Original Use:-- Apar s_
Present Use: Apartments
Research Sources:
1 I T , ❑ abstract of title C city directories
❑ plat recordsimaps Ex- sewedwaler permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
E�_ _ _ >� _ _. �. _ I ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
Q El T �' Sanborn maps—dates'
�•_ _ _. ,_� _� �$ Bibliography:
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Willson List.
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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 two-and-one-half story multi-family residence has a rectangular plan
with a projected central bay two stories high surrounding the main entrance.
The one-bay facade is symmetrical and consists of the central bay entry
with 6/6 double-hung windows. The poured-in-place concrete has a 3" form
board pattern showing, as well as diagonal patterns ,pilasters , and a decor-
ative cornice. The structure rests on a concrete foundation and has 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 due to its association with Fred F. Willson
who designed the building. H.J. Hamill was a local builder and contractor
who built the property. Wilson is a son of General Lester Willson , an early
Bozeman resident. Fred Willson was born in 1877 in Bozeman and attended
Columbia University in architecture and studied two years abroad. He first
practiced with C.S.Haire in Helena. In his large Bozeman practice from 1910
to 1956, he designed many public commercial and residential buildings .
This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register because
of its historical associations and because of its 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.
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:
1AMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C.
N:;me Acreage'
P. 0. BOX 8163
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MISSOULA, MONTANA 59801
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