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Address: 709 South Willson
Ownership:name, Bernhard Merkel
Il private El public address: 709 South Willson Roll N 31 Frame N 19
a ,j ?Historic Name:- I Inj ptrrq
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} (Date of Construction: I-on7 K documented
'Architect:_ - _1inECCIOWi1
\l Builder: Unknown
Original Owner: George Y. Patten
Original Use: Residence
- --� Present Use: Residence
_L.._t,•\ _ ._ ._, --_._T ..... Research Sources:
w� l ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
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} I KI platrecords/mapstract ❑ sewerlwalerpermits
• {4 � i El tax cards El obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
I _1k "" —I �'— ❑ Sanborn maps—dales,
Bibliography:
! Department of Sanitation
Avant-Courier-August 20, 1907
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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 two-and-one-half story single-family residence has a rectangular
plan with a one-story rear addition , and an open gabled front porch with wrought
iron supports. The facade is asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entranc
with 6/1 double-hung windows and a second story bay window. The frame constructio
is finished in 4" clapboard and has .shingles on the second and third stories.
The structure rests on a cut steon foundation. The intersecting gable roof is
covered with brown asphalt shingles, and features boxed, slightly returning eaves .
There is a central brick chimney. ' he outbuildings ilnclude a barn-converted-to-
garage of dropped wood siding.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site I
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property is significant because it is associated with a person important
i to Bozeman history, George Y. Patten. As a young lawyer and later an
A ociate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court , Patten built this house in
I 187' After a few years in residence here, he and his family moved to
Ii 804 South Third.
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Significance: This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a
potential historic district due to its historical associations and because of
its architectural materials.
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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
original design and materials.
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 DAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:
P. C. G' 8 163 uses Quad:
Address:_ - __
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fr;lySOULA, MONTANA 59807 UTM's:
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AtE 6 1984
South Central Ave. Historic District
National Register nomination
John N. DeHaas, 1978
16, 709 S. lJillson
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fi-on, the building on the east.
16. 709 S. Willson
The first owner of this house, George Y. Patten , a lawyer, and later Associat
Justice of 'the Montana Supreme Court, had it built ca.. 1907-8. Later residents wer,
M lliam Lovelace, president of Lovelace Grocery Co . and Daniel Williams , District
School Superintendent.