HomeMy WebLinkAbout26 & 26.5 E Main 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
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Address: 26 & 26 East Main L.V.H20 J01W 1.
O /tership:name: Louis R. Spain, etal. orwcst Ca ids M ari$.�{�
private address: East MainP.0. 0 599 sna (�( D Roll# 77 Frame# 28
C public SBA Partnership , 36
EwDg)t AAA— %i► .=''�+��.�� +i Historic Name: Unknown
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Date of Construction: 1889-90/1891 X1 documented
U Architect: Unknown
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�f Original Owner: Thomas B.
Original Use: Hardware farm & grocery
-1 Present Use Structure
Research Sources:
T1 ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
f i ❑ plat records/maps ❑ sewerlwater permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
IN Sanbornmaps—dates: 1890/1891
T Bibliography:
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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 rectangular plan with a
two-storefront facade on the street level , both with entrances. One store has
a soldier course above the store. The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and con-
sists of two off-center front entrances with aluminum storefront windows at
street level , and 1/1 double-hung windows in pairs on the upper level . The
brick construction in running bond has vertical headers forming pilasters , and
a coping of limestone and sandstone. The flat-built-up roof runs parallel to
the street.
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 was built by Thomas B. Ellis, an early businessman engaged in
dry goods business. lie was first engaged in business in 209-215 East Main
under the firm's name Ellis, Davis and Sperley, built in 1872.
This structure is a neutral 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. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:_
Address: P. 0. BOX 8163 usGs Quad:
Date: MISSOULA, MONTANA 59807 UTM's:__
1964
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