HomeMy WebLinkAbout704 W Curtiss 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site#
Legal Description: Park Lots 1, 2. r f 3/Blk 1
Address: 704 West -'Curtiss
Ownership:name: Itty Barham
a address: 704 West Curtiss Roll# 57 Framek9A-3
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Historic Name: None
Common Name: None
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Date of Construction: Pre-1904 IR documented
Architect: Unknown
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Builder. Unknown
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Original Owner. Unknown
- Original Use: Residence
Present use: Residence
Research sources:
J J r f ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
❑ plat recordslmaps 13 sewer/water permits
i 1 1 _ ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
T` T ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
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29 Sanborn maps—dates: 1904
Bibliography:
Sewer Permit, 1919, G. B. Cass
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 detached two-story multi-family residence has a rectangular plan with
an attached shed. The one-bay facade is symmetrical and consists of a central
transomed front entrance flanked by fixed windows and double-hung 2/2 windows
with colored glass set in the upper pane. Wooden steps and railing lead to
the hipped front entry porch which has a gabled eyebrow over the entry and
turned wood columns supporting it. The frame construction is finished
in white asbestos siding and the foundation is not visible. The gable roof
is covered with asphalt shingles and features a gabled wall dormer over the
entry and boxed eaves. There is one central brick chimney. The axis of
the roof is parallel to the street. Outbuildings include a garage of 1 "
x 8" drop siding.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
- -.research--in--the sources consulted in this survey has riot -yielded-any -
significant historical information concerning persons or events
associated with this property.
Significance: This structure is a neutral element within a potential historic
district.
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 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. JAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:
Address: P.O. BOX 8163 USGSQuad:
Date: MISSOULA, MONTANA 59807 UTM's:
AUG 1934