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Legal Description: Capitol hill Blk 16/Lots 5 , 6—`1, of 7
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Address: yUy South 'Third
Ownership:name Dean Center
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address: 900 South Third 4� 17A/1,
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Date of Construction* 1 12 M documented
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I Original Owner: T' am Cobli-igh
Original Use: Residence
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-- Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
❑ plat records/maps TA sewer/water permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
Sanborn maps—dates, 1912
- - j Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
.iSII Archieves
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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 one-and-one-half story singlefamily residence has a rectangular
plan with an open front porch under the main roof that spans the width of
the house. It is supported by brick columns, piers and a wood railing.
The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of an off-center front
entrance flanked by double-hung 12/1 , 9/1 and 6/1 windows. There is a
shed-roofed bay window 'on the left side of the house. The frame construction
is finished in shingles and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable
J roof is covered with shingles and features a shed-roofed dormer and overhang-
ing eaves with exposed rafters. There is a central brick chimney. The
axis of the roof is parallel to the street. Outbuildings include a garage.
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 as a residence for Glilliam Cobleigh in 1912.
Cobleigh came to teach in 1894 at the ?Montana Agricultural College in
chemistry and physics. Ye served as Dean of Engineering from 1929 to
1949 and acting president for one year ;_n 1943 until his retirement a
year later. Coh1PA Ph Pall nn cmmnus is named in his honor.
Matt Cohen 909 S. Third
Revision 1985
One of Bozeman's finest examples of the Bungalow style, this large house displays
a variety of ornament and textures. The house was built for William M. Cobleigh,
a professor of chemistry at Montana State College (biography above) .
Bibliography
Application for Sewer Connection: 7/18/1912, W.M. Cobleigh.
Record of Water Service: 7/18/1912, W.M. Cobleigh.
Record of Water Service: Renewal, Aug. 2, 1937, W.M. Cobleigh.
City Directories: 1912-13, p. 65; 1942, p. 183.
1111a �11UUIUre qua-i-ryes as a ConTrIDUTIng element within a potential nISTOrIC
district due to its association with the residential aspect of the Civic
Phase of Bozeman 's historic/architectural development.
INTEGRITY. Assess the degree to which the structurelsite,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_-JAMES R. NTDONA10 ARCIIIIECTS_P C Acreage:
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