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Legal Description: Fairview Blk 8/Lots 5 to 7
Address: 613 South Willson
Ownership:name: James Devitt
2S priyate address: 613 South Willson
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Historic Name: Unknown
Common Narne.. Unknown
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Date of Construction: 18� X documented
Architect: Unknown
Builder. Un known
Original Owner: W,
I Original Use: Residence
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Present Use:
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❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
�C] plat records/maps tract ❑ sewer/water permits
/� ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
_1 J ❑ Sanborn maps—dates,
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Department of Sanitation
t -- Avant-Courier-May 5, 1887; June 21 , 1888
October 13, 1891
Sewer Permit, J. M. Robinson, 1905
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structureisite,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance,
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials. Discuss significant architectural features.
This detached one-and-one-half story single family residence has an irregular
plan with an enclosed front porch and ornate wood front door on an asymmetrical
facade. Windows are 1/1 double-hung with stained-glass transoms with carved
wood brackets over them, and a stained glass windows in front and on the upper
level . The frame construction is finished in brick coursing and rests on
an uncoursed rubble stone and cut stone foundation. The gable roof is covered
with cedar shingles and features dormers and a brick chimney on the outside
with corbeled cap, and well as two interior brick chimneys. The front porch
was constructed of brick of a different appears , likely a later addition.
Outbuildings include a two-car, newly constructed garage. The house is con-
structed in the Queen Anne Cottage Style.
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, William A. Tudor. Tudor, a dentist,
moved to Bozeman from Lexington in 1888 and had this house built for him.
Before his marriage in 1891, he had the house renovated, installing a hot
air furnace. In 1904, the Tudors built another home at 805 South Third.
Significance: This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register
because of its historical associations and because of its architectural signi-
ficance.
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
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