HomeMy WebLinkAbout604 S Willson 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Site
Legal Description: Fairview Blk 7/Lots 42 43 44
Address: 604 South Willson
Ownership:name:— Evans
M private address: 604 South Willson Roll N 33 Frames 5
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Historic Name Unknown
Common Name: Unknown
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_ r f Date of Construction: 1907 ® documented
i Architect:
E i Builder: Unknown
Original Owner— Wells, S. Davison
Original Use: Residence
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Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
t� r` iR plat records/maps tr act ❑ sewerlwater permits
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Eltax cards El obituaries
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Bibliography:
-- —� Department of Sanitation
Avant-Courier-February 12, 1101
_ _ National Register
A�,p� R so � �- Sewer Permit, 1906, W. S. Davison
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 an irregular
plan with a gable-roofed wrap-around porch on the front corner with simulated
half-timbers on pediments. The facade is asymmetrical and consists of an offset
front entrance with a small fixed window on one facade and a leaded-glass
bay window on the other. There are double-hung windows on the upper level and
fixed, arched windows in the gable ends. The frame construction is finished
in clapboard and shingles on the upper levels , and rests on a cut stone
foundation. The gable-hipped combination roof is covered with cedar shingles
and features returning boxed eaves and three brick chimneys , one interior and
two exterior. The axis of the main roof is parallel to the street with a
cross gable facing front. Outbuildings include a garage with gable roof
and a second story. The front entrance is emphasized with Gothic Revival details.
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 persons
important in Bozeman history, C. S. Haire, Helena architect and Wells S.
Davidson. Architect Haire designed this house for Davidson, president of
Gallatin Trust and Savings Bond for 39 years. The family resided here for
nearly 35 years. In 1898-99, Davidson built a house at 608 South Grand.
Significance: This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register
because of its historical associations and because of its architectural significance
of materials , location, setting design and use.
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 PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name Acreage:
Address: p. 0. 6 N 816j USGS Quad:-,
Date: UTM's:
AUG 1984