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Address: 915 South Third
Ownership:name: Bradley Stratton aprivate _
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(�!k. Date of Construction: 1913-1915 0 documented
— Architect: Fred F_ Willson
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1-1 abstractof title ❑ city directories
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❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
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�{ Q 9 Sanborn maps—dates, 1 9 2 7
Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
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Willson List — See attached sheet
MSU History
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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-and-one-half story single-family residence has a square
plan with a shed-roofed open front porch with a small gable overdoor.
The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of an off-center front
entrance with 6/1 double-hung windows with awnings over the side windows.
The frame construction features a bay window on the first floor with a
hipped roof and the structure is covered with bevel siding with shingles
on the gable ends. It rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof is
covered with wood shakes and features overhanging eaves. There are two
brick chimneys. The axis of the roof is perpendicular to the street.
Outbuildings include a garage.
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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite j
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
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One of Bozeman's finest examples of a pattern book-derived house, this large
house displays the boldness of proportion and detailing typical of its builder,
Elmer Bartholomew. Bartholomew built many of the most significant early 20th
century houses in Bozeman. The design of the house, though attributed to local
architect Fred F. Willson, was probably influenced by Bartholomew's strong personal
style. The house was built for Alfred Atkinson, listed in 1916-17 as a professor
of agronomy at Montana State College (see 1984 survey form for biography) .
by 1927, Walter E. Joseph, an assistant professor at the college, was living
here.
Bartholomew also built 921 S. Third Ave. , next door.
Bibliography
Application for Sewer Connection: Aug, 1915, Alfred Atkinson.
Record of Water Service: Aug. 1915, Alfred Atkinson.
Bradley Sratton, interview, January, 1986.
City Directories: 1916-17, p. 42, 1927, p. 84.
Fred Willson Job List: 1913, Job #1305, "Dwelling #2 - Alfred Atkinson - Bozeman. "
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.
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