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Legal Description: Fairview Blk 6/ Lots 14 and 15WAddress: 516 South Willson
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Date of Construction: 1902 ® documented
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Architect: lInknown
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Original Use Manse
Present Use: Residence
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Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
® platrecordslmaps tract ❑ sewerlwalerpermits
❑ lax cards 1. obituaries
1 V) I ' —--� ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
❑ Sanborn maps—dates,
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Bibliography:
i � t Department of Sanitation
—� Avant-Courier-October 12, 1902
Sewer Permit, 1902, E. M. Gardner
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 square plan
with a partially-enclosed hipped front porch with arched entryway. The facade
is asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entrance with 1/1 double-hung
windows. The brick construction has stucco in the gable ends and rests on
a rubble stone foundation. The roofline is a series of gables at different
angles and slopes and has returning eaves. The roof is covered with green
asphalt shingles and features two brick chimneys , one interior and one
exterior. The building has been newly restored. Outbuildings include a shed.
I HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,import int events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
I �d surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property was built by Andrew J. Svorkmore, a contractor and speculative
builder of many Bozeman houses. After constructing this residence in 1902,
he sold it to the First Presbyterian Church for use as a manse.
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.
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.
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AUG 1984
South Central Ave. Historic District
National Register nomination
John N. DeHaas , 1978
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43. 516 S. Willson
This ca. 1902 house is two stories in height. It has a hip roof with gables
projecting to the north, south and west. The brick walls of the house are painted
white. There is a porch across the front of the building that has been partially
enclosed, but is still open on the southkgest corner. The porch opening has large
flattened arches . The porch is stuccoed and painted to match the house. The west
windows are framed by gray shutters .
43. 516 S. Willson
A. J . Svorkmoe, contractor and speculative builder, built this house about 190,
sold it to the Prespyterian Church for use as a manse. It served this purpose for
several decades before being sold, after which it had various owners. In the mid-5
it was purchased by the Episcopal Church, and is again in use as a home for a mini
and his family.