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HomeMy WebLinkAbout516 S Willson MONTANA HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY SiteN 40� Legal Description: Fairview Blk 6/ Lots 14 and 15WAddress: 516 South Willson Ownership:name: St. James Parish _._ w"be li win c ,address: John & Ann Al 516 South Willson Roll# 33 FrameN 3 I.� auag - ,._� ` —f., ?• Historic Name: linknown Common Name: I In known ❑ estimated Date of Construction: 1902 ® documented , Architect: lInknown I � -~ I----- -! ` -- - Builder._ A J Svorkmoe Original Owner. First P Original Use Manse Present Use: Residence it� Research Sources: ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories ® platrecordslmaps tract ❑ sewerlwalerpermits ❑ lax cards 1. obituaries 1 V) I ' —--� ❑ building permit ❑ biographies ❑ Sanborn maps—dates, �7 �• "� 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. I FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Name �!',P,^�S R MrSPONAI D ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage: Adclressp () 13f1 SO) USGSQuad: Date:_+jr(_Z;$U_j(A MQhTANA 59807 UTM's: AUG 1984 South Central Ave. Historic District National Register nomination John N. DeHaas , 1978 '3 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.