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Legal Description:
Address: 312 East Main
Oyvnership:name: Oscar R. Burt John IV&
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AL!,— )'YI IF iv bF-yv A} L_ . Historic Name: Featherston Block
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�—--r Date of Construction: 1898 documented
• _1 ^�+ ; Architect: Unknown
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Original Owner: Dr. J. H. Featherstone
Original Use. Milling; Post Office/Stationar
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Present use:_ _ Commercial Structure
Research Sources:
l ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
T1 1 ❑ plat recordslmaps ❑ seweNwater permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
W II�1� `� ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
® Sanborn maps—�'ates 1904
Bibliography:
Avant Courier, 3-26-1898,
Q Ellsworth.
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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 two-story commercial structure has a rectangular plan with a symmetrical
facade of three entries inset between storefront windows. The upper story is
divided into seven bays, each with one double-hung window. The middle window
is larger than the others, and two windows on one end are joined to form a
double size window. There is a continuous sandstone sill across the front
and a flat arch above each window. The brick construction is finished in
stucco on the first floor and features an elaborate brick corbeling forming
the cornice. Brick pilasters between each window continue the cornice design.
The axis of the roof is perpendicular to the street.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify r -the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property s cance.
This property was built for Dr. J. 11. Featherston, a dentist who established
a dental practice in Bozeman in 1893. The upper floor was used by Featherston
for his practice and residence, the street level for shops.
This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the commercial 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 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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Name Acreage:.
P. U. BVA 8163
Address: USGS Quad
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Date: UTM's:
AUG 1984
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