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ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY SiteN
Legal Description:
Fairview Blk 8/Lots 8 to 10 6i `
Address:— 619 South Willson �MI
Ownership:name' Helen C. Johnson
private address: 619 South Willson Roll N 31 Frame N 21
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Historic Name: Unknnwn
Common Name: llnknown
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_ --1 Date of Construction: 1886 documented
Unknown
` Architect:
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iOriginal Owner, Char 1 rig ligirrmnn
Original Use: u
• 1l Present Use
— — Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
it platrecordslmaps tract ❑ sewerlwater permits
1 V 7 ❑ lax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
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_ _ L ❑ Sanborn maps—dates'
Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
Avant-Courier May 13, 1886
--- I Sewer Permit, 1902, Chas. Hartman
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 detahced two-story single-family residence has an irregular plan with a
one-story rear addition , an enclosed front entrance, and a two-car attached
garage of dropped wood siding. The two-bay facade is asymmetrical and
consists of an offset front entrance with varicolored glass and fixed and 1/1
double-hung windows. There is a one-story boxed bay window on the north and
all windows have concrete sills and brick trim. The frame construction is
finished in brick coursing with imbricated shingles in the gable ends. The
structure rests on a cut stone foundation. The gable roof is covered with
cedar shingles and features a central brick chimney. The axis of the roof
is perpendicular to the street. Outbuildings include a shed.
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associa'.ed,,aith the s:rr �sR
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property is significant because it is associated with a person important
! to Bozeman history, Charles_ Hartman. Hartman built this house in 1886. A
native of Indiana, he came to Bozeman after his admittance to the bar in
1879 and established a law practice with his brother Walter (residence at
401 South Willson) . Charles Hartman was a U.S. Representative in 1892,
1894 and 1896. In later years, he was appointed by President Woodrow
Willson as minister to Ecuador.
Matt Cohen
Revision 1985
c. 1890, built by Charles S. Hartman, prominent attorney practicing law with
his brother, Walter.
Bibliography - Burlingame, Merrill , Gallatin CO. ' s Heritage: A Report of Pro ress,
805-1975; Gallatin Co. Bicentennial 1976
Significance: This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register
because of its historical associations and because of its architectural integrity
of materials , location , setting, design and use.
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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 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
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FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
! Name JAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS I _.. Acreage'
Address h' USGS Quad:
Date' L.ISSOULA, MONTANA 59801 UTM's:
AUG 1984
South Central Ave. Historic District
National Register nomination
John N. DeHaas , 1978
14. 619 S . Willson -- Charles Hartman House
This house, dating from 1886, is a two story red brick building built upon a
foundation and it has steep gable roofs . The windows are tall narrow double-hung "Ah
set in flattened or segmental arches of soldier bricks . Some of the lower floor
windows have had shutters added in the late 1940 's . An attached garage has been
to the rear (west) of the house, and an enclosed vertibule was constructed for the
i main entry on S. Willson.
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The entry vestihul'e projects from the main house on the northeast corner. It 6S
a pedimental roof and there is a transom light and side lights flanking the glass
} door. The main door into the house is of interest. It has a large pane. of glass
surrounded by small square panes having an etched lace-like pattern or motif. The
i rectangular transom light above the door has the same motif.
14. 619 S. Willson -- Charles Hartman House
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Charles Hartman, Probate Judge for Gallatin County, had this house built in 18t4
Hartman was a lawyer , who practiced with F. K. Armstrong (building no . 4) , and later
with his brother, Walter (building no . 5) . In 1889 he was elected a member of the
State Constitutional Convention and helped draft the constitution under which Montag&
became a state. He was elected to the U. S. I-louse of Representatives in 1892, 1894 ,
and 1896. He declined to run in 1893 but was again a candidate in 1910. By that t:iokt.
he had antagonized the Anaconda Copper Mining Co . ;ihich influenced the election again+
him, and he was defeated. Hartman started his political career as a Republican, buk
became a follower of b!illiam Jennings Bryan, and a "Silver Republican" , then a "Bryan,
Democrat. " He continued his support of the Democrats , and was appointed Hinister to
Ecuador by President Woodrow Wilson.
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