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HomeMy WebLinkAbout612 W Story 1985 I1 O NTANA HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Sit,N Legal Description: ' Address: 612 [;Test Story Ownership:name: Oscar Burt ow K private public address: 612 West Story Roll N 60 Frame N IA-2 Historic Name: Ilaknnwn + - ( Common Name: ❑ estimated Date of Construction: 1932 ® documented Architect: Frnri r [-'illsoa Builder. linknown Original Owner: John P. Fahrick Original Use: Residence L-- - -- -- - — Present Use: Residence Research Sources: rI ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories _.' plat records/maps 93 sewer/water permits 4 I .i r' tax cards ❑ obituaries building permit ❑ biographies Sanborn maps—dates_ 1927 Bibliography: i Willson - see attached sheet L t.-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 a rectangular plan with a gable roof supported by columns defining the front entrance, a shed-roofed sunroom to the west, and a screened back porch. The one-bay facade is symmetrical and consists of a central front entrance with 6/6 and 8/8 double- hung windows with green shutters of cleat and board, with cut-outs of pine trees. The frame construction is finished in 10" horizontal beveled siding and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof is covered with cedar shingles and features a central brick chimney. The axis of the roof is parallel to the street. Outbuildings include a garage of similar materials. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure s"e and surrounding area lend the property significance. This property is significant because it is associated with a person important in 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. lie 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. Willson designed this residence for-John P. Fabrick, a Bozeman minister. 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 structurelsite,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 structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc- tion. None. FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: DAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Name Acreage- Address: P. ' USGS Quad: �r SS UTM's: Date: AUG 1984 C' e PsaF, •,� JULV _... 612 W . Story 1985 revision Putt Cohen , surveyor Typical of 1930 ' s residential design , this 3x2 bay , 2- story , Colonial Revival style , Georgian Plan house was designed by the prolific local architect Fred F . Willson for John P : Fabrick , general manager of the North American Mortgage Co . The house is one of three pretentious houses ( relative to the district ) designed by Willson which line the south s ' de of Cooper Park . It is also one of three impressive I ouses facing Cooper Park that were built during the epression . fq 01-4tl ems prof - 1-12 a , le•�-s Bibliography '"4, sJ Application for Water Service , April 27 , 1932 , J . P . Fabrick . City directories : 1933 , p . 57 ; 1940 ; 1942 . Fred F. Willson Job List , 1931 , Job #3134 : " Risidence - J . P . Fabrick - Bozeman ; 1932 , Job # 3203 : " Residence - J . P . Fabrick- Bozeman . - � �'-l " S PA 19, MONTANA HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site +— �o Legal Description: P n rt Lots 5, 6 and E 15 feet o Address' 612 [,,Test Story Ownership: name: Oscar Burt private address: 612 West Story Roll k 60 Frame# IA-2 public vH '" � .__ Historic Name: nknnwn � - Common Name: linknown ❑ estimated Date of Construction: 1932 ® documented I Architect Pram r_ tTi 11 scan_ Builder: lInknown Original Owner. John P. Fabrick t Original Use- Residence Present Use: Residence Research Sources: E abstract of title ❑ city directories !1 I plat records/maps ! sewer/water permits �., 4 I ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries t ❑ building permit ❑ biographies t - � � r � :K Sanborn maps-dates: 1927 M r Bibliography: Willson - see attached sheet .1 . I F 4 ILI _ ,, Department of Sanitation 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 detached two-story single-family residence has a rectangular plan with a gable roof supported by columns defining the front entrance, a shed-roofed sunroom to the west, and a screened back porch. The one-bay facade is symmetrical and consists of a central front entrance with 6/6 and 8/8 double- hung windows with green shutters of cleat and board, with cut-outs of pine trees. The frame construction is finished in 10" horizontal beveled siding' and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof is covered with cedar shingles and features a central brick chimney. The axis of the roof is parallel to the street. Outbuildings include a garage of similar materials. ;IISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure s'.e and surrounding area lend the property significance. This property is significant because it is associated with a person important in Bozeman history, Fred F. Willson. Son of General Lester S. Willson, an early Bozeman pioneer, L,'illson was born in 1877 in Bozeman. He attended Montana State College for two years and graduated from Columbia University in architecture in 1902. lie 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. Willson designed this residence forJohn P. Fabrick, a Bozeman minister. This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register because of Its historical associations and because of its architectural significance. r77777= ch the structurelsite,and surrounding area accurately convey the historical associations of the y 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. k E PARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: JAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:_P. �• USGS Quad:M I J � 1 � �C AUG 1984 HHM tft�nti �. Cohen 1.'�RRIi.. J ULV- 612 W . Story 1985 revision Matt Cohen , surveyor Typical of 1930 ' s residential design , this 3x2 bay , 2- story , Colonial Revival style , Georgian Plan house was designed by the prolific local architect Fred F . Willson for John P . Fabrick , general manager of the North American Mortgage Co . The house is one of three pretentious houses ( relative to the district) designed by Willson which line the south side of Cooper Park . It is also one of three impressive houses facing Cooper Park that were built during the Depression . Bibliography Application for Water Service , April 27 , 1932 , J . P . Fabrick . City directories : 1933 , p . 57 ; 1940 ; 1942 . Fred F . Willson Job List , 1931 , Job #3134 : " Risidence - J . P . Fabrick - Bozeman ; 1932 , Job # 3203 : " Residence - J . P . Fabrick- Bozeman .