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HomeMy WebLinkAbout216 S Grand 1985 "'AONTANA HISTORICAL AND AF,CHITECTURAL INVENTORY Lega' Description: Alderson's Blk E/Lots 13-14. S ' of 15 S ' Address-- 216 South Grand Ownership:name: Robert E. Harris I i private address: 216 South Grand Roll N 41 Frame N 9 ❑ pu.".lic Historic Name: unknown Common Name:— Unknown , El estimated Date of Construction: 1900 ® documented Unknown - - —_J I' f •' Architect:__ r Builder:— Unknown Original Owner: ' NI • - Original Use: Residence _. W — --1 �----- -{ Present Use: R d Research Sources: C city directories ❑ abstract of title Y I ® platrecordslmaps tract El sewer/water permits 1 ❑ obituaries Q El tax cards ❑ building permit ❑ biographies i_ - El Sanborn maps—dates: �- ; Bibliography: Avant-Courier-December 8, 1900 Location map or building plan with arrow north. 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 one-and-one-half story single-family residence has an open front porch with four wood-turned posts supporting a hipped roof with gable ornamentation over the steps. The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of a glass-paned front door with 1/1 double-hung and fixed windows. There are two symmetrical two-story bay windows on each side with a rectangular shape projecting over the segmental first floor shape. The frame construction is finished in drop siding and shingles in the gable ends which flare out at the second floor line. The pyramidal roof is covered with green asphalt shingles and features large gable projections and a central brick chimney. Outbuildings include one barn. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite and surrounding area lend the property significance. Research in the sources consulted in this survey has not yielded any significant historical information concerning persons or events associated with this property. i f i I 1 This structure qualifies as a contributing 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. i 1 INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structure/site may demonstrate oryield information about its historic use or construc- tion. None. 1 FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: 1 Name. 1A FS R_-LI000NALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage: Acdress: P V PC)', P163 USGs Quad.— Date: JLI.�SCJUI A. NIQUTANA 59807 UTM's- per..---, A)i G to 9~', Matthew A. Cohen Boze'ion, PPOWnnn o - Matt Cohen 216 S. Grand Revision 1985 J Local carpenter/builder Elihu Gifford built this typical well detailed vernacular house in 1900, and, like other local builders seem to have done, probably based the design on "House Design No. 1061 in Fred T. Hodgson's mail-order house pattern catalog. The house is of above average architectural significance relative to Bozeman, and is very well preserved. Though it stands alone as the only historic building on the east side of the street between Olive and Curtiss, it nevertheless reads as part of a very strong streetscape of four significant houses lining the west side of the street, opposite it. Gifford, who settled in Bozeman in 1882 from New York, moved at least three times in his approximately 22 years in Bozeman. In the 1892 city directory, he is listed as living on South Willson Avenue. Evidence suggests that he built 314 South Grand in 1890, and is listed as living there in 1900. Later in 1900, he built this house, and moved in with his wife, Margaret. The Avant Courier + reported on December 8, 1900: "E.B. Gifford is building a fine residence on 4 Grand Avenue, just north of W.R.C. Stewart's home. When finished it will be a handsome place. " Later on March 23, 1901, the paper noted that the Giffords' daughter was married in their recently completed home. By 1903, according to the sewer permit of that year and the city directory of 1904-5, the Giffords had moved to Seattle, and Thomas J. Fowler was living here. 11 Fowler, a farmer whose land was southwest of Bozeman, was elected Sheriff of Gallatin County in 1900. Though he served only one term, he moved his family to Bozeman when elected, and remained for 45 years. The 1904-5 city directory lists Fowler, who was still sheriff, as the resident here. In 1947, Fowler's heirs sold the house to Chris Schlechten, a prominent local photographer. Schlechten learned the trade from his father Alfred and his brother Albert Schlechten, both of whom emigrated from Switzerland to Missouri in 1892 and settled in Bozeman in 1900. Chris Schlechten worked in a studio at 19 S. Willson until 1950 when he moved it into this house. He operated it here until 1979, when he died at age 68. Many of Schlechten's photographs and plates are now in the collections of the museum of the Rockies. The house became the focus of controversy in 1984 and 1985 when the owner, Robert E. Harris, with the support of others, attempted to nominate the building to the National Register of Historic Places. The State Preservation Review Board denied the nomination on February 7, 1985. Harris recently built a large garage on the rear of the lot which mimics the design and detailing of the house. 216 S. Grand Bibliography 1. Application for Sewer Connection, Thomas Fowler, May 9, 1903 2. Avant Courier, December 8, 1900, p.5 3. Avant Courier, March 23, 1901. 4. Hodgson, Fred T. Practical Bungalows and Cottages j-U Town and Sountr Chicago: Frederick J. Drake & Company, 1912, 1915. 5. City Directories: 1892, p.112; 1900, p. 150; 1904-5, pp.103, 107. ' 6. Dehaas, John N. FAIA, National Register Nomination for the Fowler House, Sept. 6, 1984. I I i a 1 l i z rp, ►-3 x � mo o Ho CD 11 :j � o 5� ` d O o o (:J Q x o cot ::j r» 0 0. m � • n rr o H 'd dO N fi O ' O1 c0 n ►� p�, I-� t7 a) :, C) ::j -j ft 110 :j 0 0 (� ;t::j N td O � j � yy � n � � Crl r � 6 Q k a ' O o O d r ;' (D (ID MONTANA HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY SIteN Legal Description: Alderson's Blk E/Lots 13-14, S 15' of 15 Address: 216 South Grand t Ownership:name, Robert E. Harris tR private address: 216 South GrandT El public Roll# 41 Frame N 9 Historic Name. Unknown Common Name: Unknown ❑ estimated Dale of Construction: 1900 13? documented Architect_—_ ___Unknown Builder. Unknown Original Owner— E. R___and-hargaret Gi f fnr_ Original Use-_ Residence Present Use:_ Research Sources: ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories g plat records/maps tract ❑ sewerlwater permits ❑ lax cards ❑ obituaries ❑ building permit ❑ biographies ❑ Sanborn maps—dales, _ Bibliography: Avant-Courier-December 8, 1900 Location map or building plan with arrow north. 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 one-and-one-half story single-family residence has an open front porch with four wood-turned posts supporting a hipped roof with gable ornamentation over the steps. The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of a glass-paned front door with 1/1 double-hung and fixed windows. There are two symmetrical two-story bay windows on each side with a rectangular shape projecting over the segmental first floor shape. The frame construction is finished in drop siding and shingles in the gable ends which flare out at the second floor line. The pyramidal roof is covered with green asphalt shingles and features large gable projections and a central brick chimney. Outbuildings include one barn. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,Important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site and surrounding area lend the property significance. Research in the sources consulted in this survey has not yielded any significant historical information concerning persons or events associated with this property. This structure qualifies as a contributing 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 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 DAMES R firlCONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage-- Address: P 11 P0.X' P163 uscsouad: Oate:_AaSSQ11LA. ViONTANA 59807 uTM's:. DESCRIPTION CONDITION CHECK ONE CHECK ONE _EXCELLENT _DETERIORATED ✓NALTERED ✓RI&NAL S1TE GOOD _RUINS _ALTERED _MOVED DATE -FAIR _UNEXPOSED DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL(IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE I The house at 216 S. Grand is a fine example of a carpenter-built f and designed home of the turn of the twentieth century. The two-story building was designed for ease of living with attention given to simpli- city of layout and circulation and fine detailing of the woodwork: in the trim and ornate main staircase. The two story frame building faces west and has an open wood porch across the front: that works around on they south and forms an alcove. The porch has a hopped roof with a small wooden pediment above the steps. The front porch has been remodeled several times in the past thirty years. Its present pink: stone founda- tion clashes with the soft gray stone of the house foundation. Formerly the apron under the porch was wooden. The first floor is covered with drop siding while the second floor is shingled. , There is a slight flair in the vertical line of the shingles where the two materials meet. A chimney capped with a furnace vent rises from the roof just west of its peak. The main roof of the house is hipped with larger gables extending east and west. Similar gables extend north and south covering projecting bays on the north and south walls. In additon there is a small gable with a window in it on the front facade. This window lights, a small north-south hallway at the head of the stairs. The corners of the two story bay on the south have been cut back: at 45 degree angles on the first floor but are square on the second. The bay an the north is similar except that the east corners are sq aure on both floors. With two exceptions the windows of the house are wooden double hung 1/1 units. There is a vertical rectangular stained glass window on the south that lights the main staircase at the first landing. The front parlor window, now one large pane of glass, has a leaded glass transom. On the rear there is an enclosed back porch that extends across the first floor back: of the building. It is obviously a later addition and is not in harmony with the house. Plans have been made to remove this addition and connect the house and new garage with a greenhouse walkway. A barn in very poor shape stood on the back: of the s=ite. The structure was evaluated by the architect restoring the home as being unsafe, unusable and not worth -keeping. The front_ door is assymetrically located on the we_t. facade. The panelled door has a single light and ornately moulded door knob and escutcheon plate. The door gives access to a small vestibule which in turn opens into an entry hallway. On the left are multi --paneled french doors giving access to the living room. To the right of the entry an open "U"-shaped staircase with an ornate newel post and balustrades leads to the second floor . A stained glass window lights the first landing. An elaborate chandelier , probably original , illuminates the staircase. The living room has a picture molding at window head height -- about one and one-half feet below the ceiling. Two large wood sliding door=, connect this room with a parlor to the east. Fast of the north wall of the parlor is the projecting bay area. This room also has a picture molding at window head height . Both these rooms served as Schlechten' s photographic studio. Window and door trim in these areas, the entry hallway and the dining room have decorative moulded trim. At Form No 10-300a (Nev 10-741 UNITED STATES DE-PARTMI-NT U1 I IIE INTEItIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED - Z. NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DATE ENTERED _ INVENTORY — NOMINATION FORM SCHLECHTEN HOUSE CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 7 PAGE 2 the intersection of jam and head mouldings there are tiul l seye mouldings set in square blocks. The trim is of hardwood and is stained. The dining room occupies the south bay just beyond the entry hall and staircase. This served as reception and waiting room for the stu- dio. This room is lit by three windows, one each in the sides of the projecting bay. East of the parlor there is a back staircase to the second floor and to the basement . Beyond the dining room there is a wall:-through pantry and the kitchen. The kitchen has been remodeled over the years but on the north aide there are cabinets, probably original , faced with beaded ceiling and a wainscoting of the same material . The basement served as Schlechken' s darkroom and work: area. The main staircase leads to a second floor hallway running east and west with a short north-south hallway on the west. The large master bedroom is located in the northwest corner. The upper walls of the bedroom follow the shape of the roof ; at the intersection of wall and ceiling there is a picture molding. The bedrooms have wide base mouldings. The trim is similar- to that of the first floor, but on the second floor has been painted. Walls are plastered and some have beer•? wallpapered. 1 At the head of the stairs on the south side of the house there is a bedroom that includes the south bay projection . In later- years Chris Schlechten converted this room into a music roam -- a retreat area. East of this room a bathroom is tucked into a long narrow space on the southeast corner of the building over the kitchen. There are two large bedrooms on the north side plus a small bedroom over the kitchen ne4t to the bathroom. The main e6sst--west hallway . has a slight jog past the south bedroom. East of the middle bedroom the back: stairs lead to the first floor and basement. There is a .decorative wooden corner beading at the ?0 degree angle of the hall wall and the wall of the back: stairs. This trim is missing on other corners. SIC,NIFICANCE PERIOD AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE-- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW --P"HISTOHIC -ARCH EOLUGY•PREHISTORIC _COMMUNITY PLANNING _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE _RELIGION - 1499 -ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC CONSERVATION _LAW _SCIENCE _1500.1599 -AGRICULTURE _.ECONOMICS _LITERATURE _SCULPTURE -1600-1699 .-ARCHITECTURE -EDUCATION _MILITARY -SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN _170111799 _ART -_ENGINEERING _MUSIC _THEATER _1800-1899 _COMMERCE _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _PHILOSOPHY _TRANSPORTATION X1900- _COMMUNICATIONS _INDUSTRY .-POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _OTHER(SPECIFY) _JNVENTION SPECIFIC DATES 1(),00 BLIVOER/ARCHITECT E . B. GIFFORD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE In 1900 E. B. Gifford, a local carpenter builder, erected this., large two story frame house in the two hundred block of South Grand. The house is a typical example of middle class non-architect designed houses of that period of time. It is of frame construction, with drop siding on the first floor and shingles covering the second. The shingles flare out at the junction of the two materials; this is a common detail found in a number of houses in Bozeman and elsewhere. The interior plan is also typical , with a fairly large entry hall , three roams arranged around the hall in an "L_" , and a staircase leading to the second floor . A similar layout is found in the Old Executive Mansion in Helena, Montana, although the latter- building is larger and more elaborate. Also characteristic of the period are the high ceilings, moulded door and window trim stock: and the beautiful staircase with its. decorative newel post and balustrades. Two other- houses associated with Gifford also remain on South Grand. In 1890-91 he and his wife Margaret owned and he probably built the house at 314 South Grand. This house is almost a mirror- image of the house at 216 South Grand. It is two storied, has similar projecting bays on the north and south, and wide a. porch The entry is located north of the center-line of the porch rather than south. It, too, has a staircase rising from an entry hall , but the three narrow slit windows light the stairwell , rather than a stained glass window. This house is now rental property and the original wood siding has been replaced with metal . It is not in the excellent condition of the Fowler/Schlechten House. The other Gifford-type house on Grand was built about 18c2 for- Alden Gifford , believed to be a relative (possibly son, brother or cousin) of E. B. Gifford. The two Giffords lived at the same address before occupying these houses and both were carpenters. This house at 112 South Grand strongly resembles the other two. It also has a shingle covered second floor with a flare at the floor line, front porch, entry door located north of the center- line of the porch, and a projecting bay on the south side. The projecting bay on the north is missing in this care. These houses may very well have been taken from a plan book: pOpLa ar in the late 19th century and early 20th century. In any case the douse at 216 South Grand is an excellent example of this type of dwelling. The Ay_ent Courier reported on March 23, 1901 that the wedding of Gifford' s daughter had taken place in their recently completed home. The Giffords lived there only a few years. The 1904-05 City Directory listed Thomas J. Fowler and family living at 216 S. Grand, and Gifford 'on'.,N2 1�-3UOa hev 10-741 UNITLD STATES Ut-.I'ARTRILNT OI' 'I'llEi INTERIOR FOR NPS USE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM DATE ENTERED CONTI NUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER g PAGE CCU FnwI =.r • 4 wr mer with _. IDIOCY _hl.'+.hwev t Of b2_em" , 0a.s elected Sheriff of Gallatin County in 1900. He served only one term, but moved his family into Bozeman when elected and continued to live there for more than 45 years. He and his wife had a large family, including twc daughters who remained at home. One of the daughters, Rose, kecamF deputy Clerk and Recorder in the 1930s and Gallatin Lawn'_; Clerk anc. Recorder- in the early IY40s. After his term was sheriff Fowler continued to farm and ranch in the area. In 1947 Fowler' s heirs sold the house to photographer Chris Schlechten and his wife Pauline. Chris was a native son of Bozeman. His father Alfred and his uncle Albert were both photographers. The elder Schlechtens had come to Bozeman in 1900 from Missouri . They had immigrated to this country from Switzerland in 189 , worked on farms for a. period, then obtained employment in a photo shop where they appar- ently learned the trade. The brothers bought out two photographers in Bozeman and opened their studio which they operated together until 192 when Albert sold out his interest and moved to Anaconda. Over the years Albert and Alfred had puchased numerous photographic studios and ac- quired an excellent collection of glass plates. Chris joined his father and brother in the studio in 1905 and continued to operate it in various locations in Bozeman until his death. In 1950 Chris moved his studio from 19 S. Willson to his home, converting the unfinished basement into a darkroom/office and the living room and parlor into a studio. Chris survived his wife Pauline who served as his assistant and also handled the business end of the studio. They had two sons and a daughter. One son (now deceased) became a photographer and worked with his father for a number of years before moving to Missoula. The other son studied both architecture and photography. He is now a practicing architect in Hamil - ton. Montana. Chris served in World War II and later- in the National Guard. He was a musician and member of both the Municipal Hand and the National Guard Band. He also directed his own group, the Symphonic Sauerkraut Band, that played for many civic and private functions. ' Christian Schlechten was a well -known photographer- i h Gallatin County. Both his scenic views of the area and portraits of local citi- zens brought him numerous awards in state, regional and national compe- tition . Chris inherited clients from both his father and his uncle, and, like them, took: portraits of generations of Bozemani teC. He photo- graphed university presidents, dean,, department heads, and countless numbers of teachers and students. Many have gone on to brilliant careers in business, industry, government and professional fields. For many years he was the official photographer of public school classes, SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE--CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW _PREHISTOHIC _A FICHE OLUGY-PREHISTORIC _COMMUNITY PLANNING _LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE _RELIGION - )-1499 -ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC _.CONSERVATION _LAW -_SCIENCE -1500.1599 AGRICULTURE _ECONOMICS _LITERATURE' __SCULPTURE _16001699 ARCHITECTURE _EDUCATION _MILITARY -SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN _17001799 ART _ENGINEERING _MUSIC THEATER _1800-1899 _COMMERCE -EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT _PHILOSOPHY _TRANSPORTATION X1900- _COMMUNICATIONS -INDUSTRY -POLITICS/GOVERNMENT _OTHER(SPECIFY) _INVENTION SPECIFIC DATES O()0 BUILDER/ARCHITECT E . 8. GIFFORD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE In 1900 E. B. Gifford, a local carpenter/builder, erected this large two story frame house in the two hundred block: of South Grand. The house is a typical example of middle class non-architect designed houses of that period of time. It is of frame construction, with drop siding on the first floor and shingles covering the second. The shingles flare out at the junction of the two materials; this is a common detail found in a number of houses in Bozeman and elsewhere. The interior plan is also typical , with a fairly large entry hall , three rooms arranged around the hall in an "L" , and a staircase leading to the second floor. A similar layout is found in the Old Executive Mansion in Helena, Montana, although the latter building is larger and more elaborate. Also characteristic of the period are the high ceilings, moulded door and window trim stock: and the beautiful staircase with its decorative newel post and balustrades. Two other houses associated with Gifford also remain on South Grand. In 1890-91 he and his wife Margaret owned and he probably built the house at 314 South Grand. This house is almost a mirror- image of the house at 216 South Grand. It is two storied, has similar projecting bays on the north and south, and wide a porch The entry is located north of the center-line of the porch rather than south. It , too, has a staircase rising from an entry hall , but the three narrow slit windows light the stairwell , rather than a stained glass window. This house is now rental property and the original wood siding has been replaced with metal . It is not in the excellent condition of the Fowler /Schlechten House. The other Gifford-type house on Grand was built about 1892 for Alden Gifford, believed to be a relative (possibly son, brother or cousin) of E. B. Gifford. The two Giffords lived at the same address before occupying these houses and both were carpenters. This house at 112 South Grand strongly resembles the other two. It also has a shingle covered second floor with a flare at the floor line, front porch, entry door located north of the center line of the porch, and a projecting bay on the south side. The projecting bay on the north is missing i_h this cake. These houses may very well have been taken from a plan book popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century. In any case the house at 216 South Grand is an excellent emample of this type of dwelling. The Ayant Courier, reported an March 23, 1701 that the wedding of Gi f f ord' s daughter had taken place in their recently completed home. The Gi ffords lived there only a few years. The 1?04-05 City Directory listed Thomas J. Fowler and family living at 216 S. Grand, and Gifford Form No 10.3008 Wev 10 741 UtiI'TLUSTATESULPAFZT'M NT01- T H LIN ILRIOR "Ps l4mpALY :' ;fir... :.:,:� •' r: ,. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ; ;'N • %�:. i Ff CE1YE0 i• . i."..; NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES ° INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER PAGE ChUrC11 gr OUP S a.nd f ami 1 v par trai ts.. 5chl echten v)as a f oUnde:- of i.!1e rl or)ta.na. Soci et of F'hotography and was a member of "1'he Fr'of essi c,rial Photographers of America., Rocky Mountain Professional Photographers Ass.rciation, Montana F'r-r•,fessional Photographers Association, American Society of Photographers and other photographic organizations. In 1969 one of his portraits was selected for "the Master' s Exhibit at Photo Eupo in New York: City in a competition sponsored by the American Society of Fhotogra.pher_>. Chris SchlechtPn' s- extensive photographic collection as well as pictures, negatives and plates he inherited from his: father and Uncle are now hoUSed in the MUSEUM Of the Rockies at Montana State University. This fine collection is now in the process of being cata- Iogued. The re_ult will be an invalUabl.e source of reference for fUture historians. David A. Schlechten, Architect 1201 Westwood Drive, P.O.Box 1027 Hamilton,Montana 59840 (406)363-5641 April 23 , 1985 John N. DeHaas , Jr. 1021 S. Tracy Ave Bozeman, NIT 59715 Dear John, When my family purchased the house at 216 So. Grand in 1947 the house had little (if any) alterations from original construction. The rear enclosed porch could have been an addition. It seems to me the small pantry to the north of the rear porch showed daylight where connected to the house , so probably was added. Other original features of the house: a) The front porch had a railing with 2x4 top and bottom rails and 2x2 verticals at about 8" to 10" spacing. b) The large front window was divided into 4 bays , with the leaded glass transom over. c) The front door had a leaded glass window which was thrown away when broken. I recall some of the pieces being saved for a time in the barn. d) The interior chandeliers were traditional styling in metal and glass. These were replaced to "modernize" the studio. The remodeling that took place is as follows : a) About the 1950' s the front drop siding was covered with striated plywood (a material of the future) and a decorative sign was made with wire and an old box camera. Picture frame trim outlined the picture window and the front door. b. The interior also had striated plywood and wood paneling to modernize. Blond colored furniture was designed and built, to create the reception area. A small dressing room was added to the parlor area and closet enclosed for dark loading room on the east wall of the parlor. This closet could have been .a door to the basement stair which was also served from the kitchen. The present basement stair and door was added. P. 2 C. The basement was a dirt floor and concrete slab was added to finish the processing area. The enormous 14. G. furnace (converted from coal) was replaced with a smaller gas furnace and a return air added in the front hallway. d) The kitchen was redone. The original sink I believe was wall mounted with no base cabinet. The range was to the right of the sink on the east wall . Remodeling included a lowered ceiling , new cabinetry and appliances. e) The area between kitchen and dining room was a "butler' s" pantry with storage on north wall and counter under window on south. The kitchen side had a door (maybe both sides) . f) The bathroom upstairs had a vanity added to the north wall but original toilet and bathtub (6' long) with clawed feet remained. g) The closet space between the front (west) and middle (north) bedrooms were opened up to the middle bedroom. The basic room layouts , walls were not changed and the original trim maintained. The striated plywood was removed and original walls restored. I recall the masonry flues and metal plates covering the old wood stove stack connections but these stoves were gone when we moved in. The old coal chute door should still remain in the north west basement room. I still recall the unique detail on the wood casings at the front stair , and the rear stair that only went halfway down. I hope this will be of assistance to you. Your Friend, Dave chlechten t ' 1 It� 1 �y,�, r ♦. �` j4 1 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site# Legal Description: Alderson' Blk E L t -1 ' of 19 Address 216 South Grand Ownership:name: Robert E. Harris private address: 216 South Grand Roll# 41 Frame# 9 uu�ric i �-' � — -• �- Historic Name: Unknown 5 ON -- ,.-. ' 1 �� Common Name_ Unknown � ❑ estimated 0 L Date of Construction: 1900 (Z documented r t r Architect: Unknown --- —� - l —' Unknown :_ 5 T �? E E " ' i Builder. -a _ r _ -. - _•� Original Owner. L 1 '1 Original Use: Residence w — �'-" - -� Present Use: Residence Research Sources: El abstract of Title El city directories f r ® plat records/maps tract ❑ sewerlwater permits [I 1 ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries r � El building permit El biographies — r ❑ Sanborn maps—dates: - -� T Bibliography: Avant-Courier-December 8, 1900 Location map or building plan with 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 one-and-one-half story single-family residence has an open front porch with four wood-turned posts supporting a hipped roof with gable ornamentation over the steps. The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of a glass-paned front door with 1/1 double-hung and fixed windows. There are two symmetrical two-story bay windows on each side with a rectangular shape projecting over the segmental first floor shape. The frame construction is finished in drop siding and shingles in the gable ends which flare out at the second floor line. The pyramidal roof is covered with green asphalt shingles and features large gable projections and a central brick chimney. Outbuildings include one barn. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site and surrounding area lend the property significance. Research in the.-sources consulted in this survey has not yielded any significant historical information concerning persons or events associated with this property. This structure qualifies as a contributing 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 DAMES R_ A".1200NALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage: Address: P P RO;: 8163 USGS Quad• Date: MIC,931LA MONTANA 59807 — UTM's: A QC�!