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MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY Site,
Legal Description: Original Townsite Lots 1-4 and 13-20 (parking lot
Address: 104 East Main Blk B
Ownership:name: First National Bank
❑ private address: Box 730 Roll, 77 Frame,n 32
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Ali N iLL )'j'j�yVp�Y(J � Historic Name: Commercial National Bank
Y Common Name: First National Bank of Bozeman
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Date of Construction: 1920 documented
UArchitect:rj) ..l'-.1-TTT-�---T — ' Builder: Unknown
I + 7 Original Owner CoMercial National Bank
MI Original Use: Commercial National Bank
Present Use
Research Sources:
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1920/1950s
Sanborn maps—dates
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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 detached five-story commercial structure has a rectangular plan with a
symmetrical facade consisting of central entrances at the street level and three
vertical rows of continuous fixed windows on the next four floors. The
concrete and glass construction has a flat built-up roof and the exterior
facade was remodeled in 1972.
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 property is significant because it is associated with Bozeman's early
-financial--history. Found-ed-i-n1892 asthe-Commercial--Exchange--Bank-, the--
First National Bank of Bozeman as it is now named, is the oldest remaining
bank in Gallatin Valley. The Commercial National Bank merged with the Bozeman
National Bank in 1907. The present building was constructed in 1920 for the
Commercial National Bank, designed by Fred F. Willson. The exterior facade
was remodeled in 1972. Fred F. Willson, son of General Lester S. Willson,
who was an early Bozeman pioneer was born in 1877 in Bozeman. He attended
Montana State College for two years and graduated from Columbia University
in architecture in 1902. Hes 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.
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. NSDONAI0 ARCHITECTS P.e. Acreage:
Address:_ P• O. BOX 9163 USGS Quad:
Date:- MISSOULA, MONTANA 59807 UTM's:
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