HomeMy WebLinkAbout606 S Sixth 1985 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORYI Site# '
Legal Descriptiorl Park Lots 21 and 22/Blk 42
Address* 606 South Sixth
Ownership:name- Rl i f f o d Farri niton W1 I
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❑ oublic 606 South Sixth
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_ Date of Construction: ` 1917 k] documented
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Builder
Original Owner: B. Dixon
Original Use: RpSidenrp
Present use- Residence
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Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
I ❑ plat records/maps td sewerlwater permits 1917
❑ lax cards ❑ obituaries
I y y_� I! 1 ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
i �► 1_ ' - \,/,) EkSanborn maps—date9:�4 7
�I Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
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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 one-and-one-half story single-family residence has a square
plan with an enclosed gable-roofed front porch. The two-bay facade is
asymmetrical and consists of an off-center front entrance with 3/1 double-
hung windows and 7/1 fixed windows. The frame construction is finished in
2" bevel siding and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof is
covered with green asphalt shingles and features a shed roofed addition to
the second floor in a modern style, and exposed rafter ends. There is
a centrally located masonry chimney. Outbuildings include a new two-bay
garage.
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
Research in the sources consulted in this survey has not yielded any
significant historical information concerning persons or events
associated with this property.
This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the residential aspect of the Progressive
Phase of Bozeman 's historic/architectural development.
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 structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAMES R. P,'CDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:
P. C. Ci)?; c163 USGSQuad:
Address:
i,,I,:SOULA, NIONTANA 59807
Date: UTM's:
REVISED
NU b Matftew A. Cohen
gin, Montana
1'+'1 I7GCEMBER 1989
606 S. 6th Ave.
1985 revision
Matt Cohen, surveyor
This typical , modest Bungalow style house, the significance of which has
been seriously compromised by the addition of a large, raised, shed-roofed
dormer, was probably built for Benjamin A. Dixon, a painter. Dixon later
opened a paint shop on Main St�. , and in 1928 collaborated with Bernal H.
Alexander to construct a new commercial block for his business , 17 S. Tracy
(see Main St. Historic District) .
The house is similar to 802 S. Tracy Ave. (see S. Tracy Historic District) ,
which was probably built by William C. Smith, a local builder. This
house may be the work of the same builder.
In 1927 the house was occupied by Daniel S. Williams , the superintendent
of Bozeman city schools.
Bibliography
Application for Sewer Connection, June 18, 1917, B.Dixon, Louis Krueger, (agent) .
Application for Water Service, same
City directories : 1916-17, p. 73; 1927, p. 151