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ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site -
Legal Description: Fairview Blk 6/ Lots 14 and 15 r
Address* 516 South Willson
Ownership:name: St. James Parish
LC privprivet address: John & Ann Alwin, 516 South Willson Roll r� 33 Frame N 3
Historic Name: llnknnwn
Common Name:
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- --, Date of Construction: 1902 documented
Architect: IJnknown
Builder. A. J. Svorkmoe
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Original Owner: First Presbyterian Churcl
4 t Original Use: Manse
Present Use:
Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
® plat records/maps tract ❑ sewer/water permits
El cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
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❑ Sanborn maps—dates:
<11Z 1— —� _ Bibliography:
� Department of Sanitation
Avant-Courier-October 12, 1902
i 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.
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 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.
FORM PREPARED BY. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
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Date: AA1ZS-Ua1_A, MONTANA 5D$07 UTM's:
AUG 1984