HomeMy WebLinkAbout619 S Willson 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
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Legal Description: Fairview Blk 8/Lots 8 to 10
Address: 619 South Willson
Ownership:name: Helen C. Johnson
FX private address: 619 South Willson Roll# 31 Frame N 21
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Common Name:
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Date of Construction: 1_886 R1 documented
Architect: Unknown
Builder.
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Original Owner.
I Original Use
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--� ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
Q plat records/maps tract ❑ sewer/water permits
❑ tax cards [I obituaries
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Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
- Avant—Courier Play 13, 1886
--- — 1 Sewer Permit, 1902, Chas. Hartman
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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 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.
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
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.
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.
INTEGRITY. Assess the degree to which the structurelsite,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:
Name JAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS I Acreage:
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Address: . ('• 'FOX X 8163 USGS Quad:
Date: 1i L-SOULA, MONTANA 59807 uTM's:
AUG 1984