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ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Site
Legal Description: Original Townsite Lots E 24` of 10 all 11 & 12 Blk F - r°br' •
Address: 33-39 East Main
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O nership:name: Dieru . & Bradford
private address: Fox 849 Roll# 82 Frame N 19
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L I B R A R Y Common Name:
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Date of Construction: 1901 IR documented
Architect: Unknown
r -TTj- Builder: Unknown
J I Original Owner: Unknown
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Original Use: Story Block
Present Use: Commercial Structure,
Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
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❑ building permit ❑ biographies
M Sanborn maps—dates: 1904
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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 attached two-story commercial structure has a flat overhanging with
a ;centrally located pair of steep gable overdoors , and brick pilasters forming
three bays on the upper level . Two central entrances are featured on the
symmetrical facade with aluminum storefront windows. On the second level three
sets of two 1/1 double-hung windows with closed transoms are featured, one in
each bay, and all have limestone sills and lintels at window openings. There is
elaborate cornice detailing of sheet metal , brick and terra cotta. The brick con-
struction has a flat built-up roof which lies perpendicular to the street. The
remodeled storefront obscures the original details at street level .
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 a person important +
to Bozeman history, Nelson Story. Story, an early Bozeman merc'�ant who
amassed a fortune in cattle, built several business blocks on Main Street.
The block at 2-12 East Main was the site of the Story's first house, built in
1869 and moved in 1889 to make way for the block. An architect from
Livingston, Galbraith, designed this building. Other business blocks built
by Nelson Story on Main Street include 33-39 East Main, the Story Block in
1901; and the building at 23 West Main in 1903.
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 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 1AMES R. MCOUNALD ARCHITECTS p.e. Acreage*
Address: P. U. OUX 8163 USGS Quad:
Date: h",ISSOULA, MONTANA ti9807 UTM's:
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