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Legal Description: Fairview Blk c/Lots 11-10 Aldersons & Fairview Lot 240Mjr,
Address: 726 South 3rd _
Ownership:name: Ed Kober F
I private address: 30 28a 2
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1 Historic Name: I14nowf
Common Name Unknown
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1�- t Date of Construction: 11902 12 documented
Architect: AL—o-1411
- -" Builder, unl"now
~ - -- Original Owner: W. D. Tallman _
- - Original Use:_ Residence
STR E E T Present Use* Residence
Research Sources:
J� ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
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' plat records/maps tract sewer/water permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ bullding permit
F] biographies
t R Sanborn maps—dates, IQ04
Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
History of Montana State University — See
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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 one-and-one-half story single-family residence has a square
plan with a recessed front porch across the facade. The two-bay facade is
asymmetrical and consist of an offset glass-paned front entrance with fixed
and 1/1 double-hung windows with leaded glass in the front windows. The
frame construction is finished in 4" bevel siding and shingles on the second
story. The structure rests on a concrete or cut stone foundation. The gambrel
roof is covered with grey-green asphalt shingles and features gabled dormers
and boxed eaves , as well as a central brick chimney. The axis of the roof
is parallel to the street. Outbuildings include a two-bay garage.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
1
This property was built for W. D. Tallman, a professor mathematics at Plontana
State College from 1900-1943.
Matt Cohen 726 S. Third
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An interesting example of the Colonial Revival style manifested in a house type
that is generally associated with the Bungalow style, this house is of marginal
significance due to alterations to the porch and fenestration.
1 The house, like several nearby, was built by a college professor, in this case
William D. Tallman, a professor of mathematics. Tallman remained here for over
forty years.
Bibliography
Application for Sewer Connection: Oct. 22, 1902, W.D. Tallman.
City Directories: 1904-5, p. 168;1916-17, p. 160; 1927, p. 193; 1933, p. 174;
1935-6, p. 186; 1940, p. 179.
This structure qualifies as a confribu Ing element within a potential historic
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 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_.JAMES_R. MCDONAI n ARCHITECTS P C Acreage: _
Address: C. i,v 8163 USGS Quad:
Date: 'SUULA, NIONTANA 59807 uTM's: