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Address: 401 South Willson
Ownership:name: Roy Anderson
❑ private address: Esther 11. Anderson, 1051 6th Ave. , Helena, MT 59601 Roll# 31 Frame# 30
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Common Name: UnknOWn
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J Date of Construction: 1 883 ® documented
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.,�: Builder Unknown
Original Owner:_
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Original Use, Residence
"' -- Present Use
Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
plat recordsimaps tract ❑ sewer/water permits
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�,�': El tax cards El obituaries
❑ building permit ® biographies
❑ Sanborn maps—dates'
Bibliography: Department of Sanitation
— -- --� Avant-Courier-July 19, 1883
f ( ( eesons, 1884 - See attached sheet
Sewer Permit, 1902, W. S. Hartman
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structurelsite,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 a square plan with a
hipped front porch, partially enclosed. The one-bay facade is asymmetrical
and consists of an offset front entrance with 1/1 double-hung windows with
eyebrows , and a bay window on the side. The frame construction is finished
in board and batten and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof is
covered with green asphalt shingles and is clipped on the ends. There is a
brick chimney. The axis of the main roof is perpendicular to the street
with a cross-gable to the rear.
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 for J. V. Hinchman, an early Bozeman resident. Born
in 1846 in Indiana, Henchman came west after the Civil War and settled in
Bozeman in 1883 as a dryggist in partnership with Alsword. He lived in this
house for two years. The structure changed hands several times until 1894
when Walter Hartman bought the property. He lived here until his death in
1945. Hartman practice with his brother, Charles Hartman, who resided at
613 South Willson.
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 I/1MFc R. "CDONALD ARCHITECTS P C Acreage:.
Address: R. () 'COX E]63 USGS Quad:_
Date I UTM's:
AUG 1984