HomeMy WebLinkAbout701 S Willson 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site#
Legal Description: Fair
Address 701 South Willson
Ownership:name: Chadwick A. Groth
private address: Roll# Frame#
❑ public 701 South Willson
j Historic Name* Unknown
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- Date of Construction: 1904 2 documented
Architect: Unknown
�- Builder: Unknown
Original Owner: Josenh H. Baker
I 1, Original Use: Residence
Present Use: Residence 2 units
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I2 plat recordslmaps tract ❑ sewerlwater permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
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Lo Department of Sanitation
National Register
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 double-family residence has a square
plan with a central hall design and a wrap-around hipped porch on the front
corner, with a gable overdoor above the steps, and a spindle railing. There is
also a remodeled back porch with wrought-iron railing. The asymmetrical facade
consists of a central front entrance with 1/1 double-hung windows with shutters.
There are two diamond-paned double-hung windows in the central front dormer.
The frame construction is finished in 4" clapboard and shingles in the gable ends.
It rests on a cut stone foundation. The gable roof is covered with brown asphalt
shingles and features a hipped dormer and returning eaves-or6..amented eaves.
There is a central brick chimney. The axis of the roof is parallel to the street.
Outbuildings include a barn-garage of dropped wood 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,
This property was built for Joseph Baker, a banker. In 1895, he built a
home at 601 South Grand.
Significance: This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a
potential historic district, due to its association 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 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 PREP Y: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
RZ MUONALD ARCHITECTS P.C.
Name Acreage:
Address: USGS Quad:
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Date: UTM's:
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