HomeMy WebLinkAbout603 S Willson fdONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site
Fairview Blk 8/Lots 1, 2 and `I,3
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Address: 603 South Willson r ,
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Ownership:name: Charles L. Parks _
R private address: 603 South Willson Roll#31 Frame# 24
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i _ ! Date of Construction 1901-_1902 ] documented
Architect, Unknown
Builder. A* J. Svorkntoe
Original Owner: Sarah Gre so
I i ( Original Use: Residence
Il Present Use' Residence
Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
3 plat records/maps tract ❑ sewerlwater permits
/j -Y ____.�j ❑ lax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
--4 ❑ Sanborn maps—dales••
Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
Sewer Permit, 1904, Joe Greyson
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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 detached two-and-one-half story single-family residence has a rectangular
plan with a side hall and a remodeled front porch .with shallow hipped roof.
There is a gable overdoor above the central front entrance and symmetrical
fixed windows with leaded glass on the upper portions. The second story features
1/1 double-hung with brick arch trims and shutters. The brick construction is
sitting on a coursed stone foundation. The hipped roof is covered with green-
grey asphalt shingles and features a gambrel dormer and concrete block chimney
with metal cap. The axis of the roof is perpendicular to the street.
Outbuildings include a garage of wood.
�, I?ISTURICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
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This property was built by Andrew J. Svorkmore, a local contractor and
builder of many residences for Sarah Greyson.
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Significance: This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a
potential historic district d-ue to its. association with the residential aspect
of the Village 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 structurelsite may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAMES R. PYTDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:-
Address: P. G. BOX 8163 USGS Quad
� Date:
f4'"iISSOULA, MONTANA 59807 UTNI's:_
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South Central Ave. Historic I;istrict
National Register nomination
John N. DeHaas, 1978
11 . 603 S. 'A'illson
This two story red brick house was erected in 1899 . The building has a hip roof
with dormers on the east,
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front of the house. e wood
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11 . 603 S. ',Iillson
A. J . Svorkmoe, a well-known builder and spectulator of the late 1890' s , built
this house in 1899. It has ' had a series of owners variously associated with the
Agricultural College, (including Samuel Fortier, Professor of Civil Engineering ,
and Fred Cooley, Director of University Instruction)-, businessmen and lawyers .
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