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Legal Description: Fairview Blk 11/Lots 6, 7 and Td Z 8
Address: 713 South Willson
Ownership:name: Paul B. Davidson _
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Avant-Courier-September 17, 1907
National Register
Describe present appearance of structure/site,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance,
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials.Discuss significant architectural features.
ry double-family residence has an L-shaped plan
This detached one-and-one-half sto
with a two-story gabled bay extension with a recessed front porch below supported
by Roman doric columns. The facade is asymmetrical and consists of a central
front entrance with 1/1 double-hung windows. The frame jco structiots onanis finished
in 2" clapboard and has shingles on the second story.
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fieldstone foundation. The gable-hipped combination roof is covered with green
asphalt shingles and features returning, boxed eaves and an exterior brick chimney.
The outbuildings include a barn-converted-to-two-car-garage with dropped wood I
siding.
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r 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 the residence is associated with a person
important to Bozeman history, Edward M. Gardner. Built by Frank Vreeland, a
a local builder of note, this house was constructed in 1898 at a cost of
$8,000. Gardner settled in Bozeman in 1879 raising cattle and establishing
a real estate and insurance business that continues today. Gardner sold
the house in 1908 upon the completion of a new residence at 713 South G?illson.
Significance: This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a
potential historic district due to its associations with the residential aspect
of the Civic 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 not been retained due to changes
in design and materials.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
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FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P C Acreage:
Address' P. 0. BOX 8163 USGS Quad.
Date: Md� _SOULA, MONTANA 5,0807 UTM's:
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South Central Ave. Historic District
National Register nomination
John N. DeHaas, 1978
17 . 713 S Willson -- Gardner House
A one-story frame building, this has a hip roof and gabled dormers on the north ,
south and east facades . The clapboards on the lower floor are painted white, while
the second floor is covered with dark brown shingles . An open wood porch is assymetti
cally located on the east.
17. 713 S. Willson -- Gardner House
Quilt about 1910, its oa;ner was E. M. Gardner who had established a real estate
and insurance business in Bozeman in 1886. Gardner had been a City Council member
and was active in the Prohibition Party, In 1926 thefuuse ,vas purchased by Mr. and
Mrs. M. Hamilton who had served as President of Montana State College from 1904. Whr",
he resigned from this position he was appointed Dean of Men at the College. Mrs .
Hamilton lived in the house for nearly 40 years .
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north. Property is in center of picture.
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