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Legal Description: Alderson's Blk II/Lots 1 and 2
Address: 301 South Willson "
Ownership:name: Lucille Frood Idol
pubic address: Verna Adams, P.O. Box 388, Townsend, PTT 59644 Roll N 31 Frame# 34
Uu UL Historic Name: Unknown
Common Name: Unknown
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Date of Construction: 91 documented
Architect: Unknown
QS Builder. Unknown
Original Owner. E. J. (haenhouse
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�� ( J l�lil _- Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title C city directories
Ji plat recordsimaps tract sewer/water permits
F — V ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
mot , ❑ building permit biographies
❑ Sanborn maps—dales:
Bibliography:
j� _ �--- Department of Sanitation
l Avant-Courier-August 16, 1888
Bio, Leesons, 1884 - See attached sheet
/IfQ ��� Ellsworth - See attached sheet
ti Sewer Permit, 1905, Janes Owenhouse
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 double-family one-story residence has an original L-shaped
plan with a lower-roofed wrap=around addition on the ell joint and side.
The enclosed hipped roof front entrance is off-center and windows are fixed
with 1/1 double-hungs in the older portion of the structure. The frame
construction is finished in horizontal wood siding and the addition features
a second front entrance of multi-paned glass door with side panels resembling
shutters. The gable roof is covered with asphalt shingles.
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property was built for E. J. Owenhouse, an early resident of Bozeman.
Owenhouse was born in 1859 in Iowa and worked as a manufacturer of saddles
I and harnesses until he came to Bozeman in 1881. In 1890 with F. L. Benepe,
he formed the Benepe-Owenhouse Company, dealers in mercantile goods as well
as saddles and hardware. The hardware firm continues today under the
Owenhouse name.
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This structure is an intrusive element within a potential historic district.
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INTEGRITY: Assess the degree to which the structure/site,and surrounding area accurately convey the historical associations of the
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The historic integrity of this property has not been retained due to change
in original design and materials.
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INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
t FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
t Name JAMES R. A°CCO,lAI n a(;(�TgGTS p.e. Acreage:
Address: P. C. Co , USGSQuad:
Date: 1(1I1 SQULA, CiONdTAL A S2n7 UTM's:
G 1934
South Central Ave. Historic Pistrict
National Register nomination
John N. DeHaas, 1978
1 . 301 S. Willson O�,;enhouse House
This one story frame structure predates 1889 (appearing on the 1889 Sanborn
insurance map) . It is located on the southwest corner of S. Willson Avenue and
W. Curtiss Street. It was remodeled extensively in 1957 but is still compatible with
the neighborhood. The building has new white siding and modern windows.
= 1 . 301 S. Willson -- Owenhouse House F'
This house was built by Emmanuel J . D,-enhouse, manufacturer of saddles and
harnesses. Owenhouse came to Bozeman in 1881 and established his business here. It
later developed into Owenhouse Hardware Co . which still thrives cn i,ain Street. Th^e
house predates 1889, but was extensively remodeled in 1957.
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