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HomeMy WebLinkAbout104 E Main 1984 i 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 J h6c i_ Ali N iLL )'j'j�yVp�Y(J � Historic Name: Commercial National Bank Y Common Name: First National Bank of Bozeman Li RARY 11" f' C�t El estimated I 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: T T 1_ __T I ❑ abstract of title El city directories t 1 T I � ❑ plat records/maps ❑ sewer/water permits 1 � 1 i.a, El tax cards El obituaries � 1 ( I w f ❑ building permit ❑ biographies 1920/1950s Sanborn maps—dates Bibliography: 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: .t'^ irnrrt � • . i ' � i � � e �� �I { t s � � , S t c �1 <; f .� i _rl_,~T ,� �� t — F.