HomeMy WebLinkAbout115-117 E Main 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site
Legal Description: Original Townsite Lot 5, Blk E
Address: 115-117 East Main
Ownership:name: Robert Evans
❑ private El public address: 604 South Willson Rolla 82 Frame a 22
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Common Name: I In known
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` v I ?L Date of Construction: 1888 f�' documented
Architect' linknown
T - T Builder:
Original Owner:
tiI � OriginalUse:cigars, confec. guns and ammunition
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Present Use: CommPrrial Structure
Research Sources:
- r T T T r T T ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
i I I i l I ❑ plat records/maps ❑ sewerlwater permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
LAI' _ _1 I w
_�� El building permit ❑ biographies
Sanborn maps— 1889
Bibliography:
Location map or building plan arrown6rth.
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 attached two-story commercial structure has a square plan with a cast iron
column dividing the two glass-paned entrances to the two stores reading "St.
Paul 's Foundry". This storefront is protected by a canvas awning and the second
store has a recessed entry. Both stores have aluminum storefront windows
and no windows on the upper facade. Brick corbeling forms a cornice detail
on the first half and a castle-trim roofline is features on the store in the
second half. The brick construction is finished with vertical board on the
street level of one store, otherwise the original construction remains intact.
The roof is flat with built-up materials.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
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 structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAMES R. MCDONA D ARCHITECTS P.O. Acreage-
Address-.-P. C. BUX 8163 USGS Quad:
date: MISSOULA, MONTANA 59M7 UTM's•
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