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Legal Description: Fairview Blc , Nk I8/Lots 13
Address: 616 South Grand
Ownership:name: Blackmore Ent
LxG�rvate address: 222 South Tracy Roll N 40 Frame M8
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Common Name /10 Clark Apartments
1914 El estimated
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Architect: Fred F. Willson
Builder. [Inknnwn
Original Owner. E. Broox Martin
Original Use: Apartment Building
TR E E , Present Use: Apartment' Building(5 units)
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• Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
IX plat recordstmaps tract sewer/water permits
r _ ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit 15� biographies
'�/"� Sanborn maps—
" I r Bibliography:
V , Department of Sanitation
— - J ! Interview with Louise Turner, August-1983
Willson Job List-See attached sheet
SO�ZJ ST RE E r Progressive Men-See attached sheet
— — t.ni atlon map or building plan wTfh arrow north.
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-story five-family residence has a square plan with a two-story
stone porch on front. The facade is symmetrical and consists of a central front
entrance with 8-paned fixed windows and 6/1 double-hung windows with concrete
sills and trim. The bearing wall construction is finished in rusticated smooth and
rock-faced stone and rests on a rubble stone foundation. The flat roof features
a stepped cornice and an interior metal chimney. The outbuildings include a wood
garage.
'"STORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,importa it events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property is significant because iL is associated with a person important
in Bozeman history, Fred F. Willson, Son of General Lester S. Willson, an
early Bozeman pioneer, Willson was born in 1877 in Bozeman. He attended
Montana State College for two years and graduated from Columbia University
in architecture in 1902. lie studied for two years abroad and upon his
return, Willson practiced with C. S. Haire in Helena and Butte. In his
long practice from 1910-1956, he designed many public, commercial and
residential buildings.
E. Broox Martin was born in 1844 in Michigan. He moved to Bozeman in 1889,
organizing the Bozeman Milling Company. He also engaged in ranch and was the
first president of the Commercial National Bank. Among those buildings he
erected were his own residence at 1814 South Willson (1909) , the Evergreen
Apartments (1918) at 317 West Koch, the "Michigan" building (1910) at
14-20 West Main nd the Clark Apartments (1914) •named for his wife Ella T.
Clark Martin Oct '� �. �T !✓ 't
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 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:
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Matt Cohen 616 S. Grand
Revision 1985
One of the only three buildings in Bozeman constructed completely of molded concrete
blocks (the others are 1 W. Main St. and 415 S. Eighth Ave.) , this unusual building
bears elements of the Craftsman style such as the cobblestone faced foundation,
and entry porch with cobblestone piers and exposed rafters. Also unusual are
the quoins and beltcourses which are executed in polychromatic concrete. The
apartment building evidences the prosperity and steady growth, associated demand
for housing that characterized Bozeman in the early 20th century.
E. Broox Martin, prominent Bozeman businessman, banker and developer, built
the apartment building, and named it after his wife, Ella T. Clark Martin.
Bibliography
1. Application for Sewer Connection, June 9, 1914, E. Broox Martin.
2. Application for Water Service, May 28, 1914, E. Broox Martin.
3. Fred Willson Job list, 1914, Job #1411, Apartment House - E. Broox Martin.
4. Mrs. Jack Lovelace, interview, 9/5/85.