HomeMy WebLinkAbout520 S Willson ONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL I NVENTC RY Site,
Legal Description:
Fairview Blk 6/Lots 11 to 13
Address: 520 South Willson
Ownership:name: Peter S. Linebergerpri
publlic address: p.0. Box 1
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' Date of Construction: 1900 ® documented
Architect: Unknown
Builder. Unknown
Original Owner.
r Original Use:
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Present Use:
Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title city directories
E plat records/maps tract sewertwaterpermits
❑ tax cards E�obiluades
V1 Elbuilding permit ❑ biographies-- --! 1
❑ Sanborn maps—dates•
II _� Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
Avant-Courier-March 24, 1900
Sewer Permit, 1903, H. A. Plase
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structurelsite,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance,
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials. Discuss significant architectural features.
This detached two-story double-family residence has an L-shaped plan with a small
gable roof on wood posts on sandstone pediments. The two-bay facade is asymmetrica
and consists of an off-center front entrance with fixed and double-hung windows ,
and a bay window. The frame construction is finished in board siding and rests
on a sandstone foundation. The flared gable roof is covered with green asphalt
shingles and features a shed-roofed dormer and boxed eaves , as well as a central
brick chimney. Outbuildings include a garage.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
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This property was built for William H. Williams, a professor at Montana State
College. Two years later, the house was sold to Henry Pease, a local jeweler
and Bozeman mayor in 1890. The house remained a Pease residence until 1936
when Augustus Strand, purchased it and lived here during his presidency,
1936-1942.
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This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the residential aspect of the Civic
Phase of Bozeman 's historic/architectural development.
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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:
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F !%U G 1984
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South Central Ave. Historic District
National Register nomination
John N. DeHaas, 1978
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1 42. 520 S. Willson -- Pease/Strand House
The northeast corner of the intersection of S . Willson and W. Dickerson is occul
by a two story frame building , its clapboard siding painted white. The windows are
framed by green shutters . This house, ca . 1904 , has a gabled roof; the west and nor;
gable peaks are painted green. There is a small entry porch which has its own gable
roof.
42. 520 S. Willson -- Pease/Strand I-louse
H. A. Pease was a jeweler from Ohio who settled in Virginia City in 1864 on th,
tide of the gold rush. He moved to Bozeman in 1882 and opened his store here. He
s was elected mayor of Bozeman in 1890. This house pre-dates 1904 . A later owner wa,;
Augustus L. Strand, President of Montana State College from 1,937 to 1942, who lived
here during his presidency.
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