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ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Site
Legal Description: Fairview Blk 2/ Lots 5 to 7
Address: 415 South Willson
Ownership:name: Herbert and Lola Richards
k private address: 415 South Willson Roll N 31 Frame a 29
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) Date of Construction: 1 g 12-1913 K documented
--� `� Architect: Fred F. Willson
17- '-� Builder: lInknown
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Original Use: Residence
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^.. •� _ �^ I ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
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Department of Sanitation
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 balcony-covered open front porch with Doric columns , and a balcony-
covered enclosed side porch , possibly a sun room. The symmetrical facade
consists of a central front entrance with 6/1 double-hung windows on each
side. There is a decorative lattice moulding around the windows , window
boxes on the second story, and the dormer windows have fan-shaped transoms.
The brick construction sits on a sandstone foundation. The gable roof is
covered with cedar shingles and features returning eaves and three dormers
with gable roofs. There are two brick chimneys with corbeled caps. The axis
of the roof is parallel to the street. Outbuildings include a garage.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,ana .;al patterns associated with the structurelsite
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property is significant because it is associated with a person important
in Bozeman history, Fred F. Willson. Son of General Lester S. Willson, an
early Bozeman pioneer, Willson was born in 1877 in Bozeman. He attended
Montana State College for two years and graduated from Columbia University
in architecture in 1902. He studied for two years abroad and upon his
return, Willson practiced with C. S. Haire in Helena and Butte. In his long
practice from 1910-1956, he designed many public, commercial and residential
buildings.
Dr. James Franklin Blair moved to Bozeman in 1902. For the succeeding eight
years, he operated the Bozeman Sanitorium. After selling the hospital, he
continued to practice medicine and surgery in Bozeman.
This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register because
of Its historical associations and because of its architectural significance.
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:
Name DAMES R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage-
Address: P. C• U'( 3163 USGS Quad,
Date: P1,I1(�SOULA, MONTANA 59801
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h'j 0 1984