HomeMy WebLinkAbout504 W Cleveland 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Site
Legal Description: Capitol- Hill, Lots 1-12 & 7' f alley W of 1 to 12 less
7 N.S. 7 less 7 S 56 Blk 19
Address: 504 West Cleveland
Ownership:name: Eugene and Genevieve Graf
K private address: 504 West Cleveland Roll q 61 Frame
❑ public *34A-3
i Historic Name: q Unknown
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I I I I r j Common Name: Unknown
❑ estimated
Date of Construction: 1933-34 documented
Architect:
Fred F. Willson
Builder. Unknown
I Original Owner: Eugene Graf
I Original Use: Residence
? Present Use: Residence
Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
❑ plat records/maps sewer/water permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
IN Sanborn maps—dates, 1927
Bibliography:
i I Willson Job List — See attached sheet
i I H U 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 one-and-one-half story single-family residence has a greek
cross plan with a side entrance through a walled garden area. The facade
is symmetrical and consists of a side entrance with 32-pane casement windows.
The frame construction is finished in stucco and rests on a concrete foundation.
The mansard roof is covered with copper and features circular windows
spaced geometrically in the roof. There is a central masonry chimney on
the exterior wall front. Outbuildings include a garage.
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 because it is associated with a person important
o- ozeman istory, 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. 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 1910-1956, 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 structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
NameJAMES R MCCONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:
Address: H r;; : 8163 USGS Quad:
Date: N,I�St)ijk MONTANA 59807 UTM's:
J U 1984