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Address, 408 South Uillson
Ownership:name: James DiBerrardinis
private address: 408 South Willson Roll, 32 Frame, 19
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Common Name: Unknown
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Date of Construction: 1883 documented
-- Architect: Unknown
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--� Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
❑ plat records/maps ❑ sewerlwater permits
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❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ blographies
ElSanborn maps—dates:
Bibliography:
,— ••• --.� ; I I -� Department of Sanitation, tract,
Avant—Courier—September 20, 1883
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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-story single-family residence has an L-shaped plan with
a shed-roofed front porch across the front and into the ell . There is a
balcony in the- upper level covered by the eaves of the main roof. The two-
bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entrance with
1/1 double-hung windows flanked by narrow windows , and a second story entrance
to the balcony. The frame construction is finished in stucco and rests
on a concrete foundation with stucco in a cut-stone pattern. The gable roof
is covered with red asphalt shingles and features a brick chimney. The
original wood cedar shingles have been covered with new roofing. Outbuildings
include a garage.
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
ana surrounding area lend the property significance.
Research in the sources consulted in this survey has not yielded any
significant historical information concerning persons or events
associated with this property.
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This structure is a n7lFral element within a potential historic district.
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 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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FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
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South Central Ave. Historic District
National Register nominatio�i
John N. DeHaas , 1978
47. 408 S. Willson
This two story stuccoed house appears on the 1889 Sanborn insurance map . It ha
an open porch that runs across the entire front of the building. There is also an
open porch on the second floor on the south half of the west front, adjacent to the
projecting west wing.
47. 408 S. Willson
This house was built prior to 1889. Among its owners was Kate P . Calvin, a
musician and teacher at Montana State College, Carl Spieth, City Official , and 4Ja11
Orton, manager of Orton Brothers Music Store.