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Legal Description: Original Townsite Lots 9 & 10 Blk B f �t
Address: 1116-114171 Fast Main
O,nership:name: Waite & Company
C,d private address: Box 430 Roll N ]] Frame N 36
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/ r• � -- .� IU�`liN L Historic Name: Kruetzer Block
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L 1J8 R A Common Name: Unknown R Y � r ❑ estimated
L Date of Construction: 1891 K documented
Architect: Unknown
Builder. Louis Krueger
Q 1 I I Original Owner: Louis Krueger
{ f t Original Use: JewelrV, grocery & Bank
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Research Sources:
T T tT{��V ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
t T ❑ plat records/maps ❑ sewerlwater permits
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El building permit ❑ biographies
Sanborn maps—dates: 1891
z i Bibliography:
Avant Courier, 2-19-1891 .
t_ 1 Leesons
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 recessed
front entrance and window bay. The asymmetrical facade has aluminum hopper
and aluminum storefront windows on the street level and on the upper level as well .
The brick construction is finished in stucco on the upper level and tile on
the street level and has a flat built-up roof. The original building featured
a turret on the northeast corner which was removed at remodeling.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the -.arsons,it--ortant events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significam_:..
This building is significant because this structure was built and owned by a
person important in Bozeman history, Louis Krueger. Krueger, a native of Germany,
emigrated to the United States in 1860 and settled in Bozeman in 1873. Following
his trade of building and contracting, he also worked as a brickmason. He owned
much of this property in theis area of Bozeman. The Krueger family lived in their
house until the 1930' s. He built many buildings , both public and private, and
includes his brother-in-law's house, Emil Ketterer at 35 North Grand, and the
Krueger Block in 1891 at 136-140 East Main.
This structure is an intrusive element within a potential historic district.
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 not been retained due to change
in original design and materials.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structurelsite may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name LAMES R. MCCIONAL(LARGha LECTS n�. Acreage:
Address: P. 0. BOX 8163 USGS Quad:
Date: MISSOULA, MONTANA 5g80.1 UTM's:
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