HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 E Main 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Site
Legal Description: Original Townsite
Address: 17 East Main
O nership:name: Robert C. Paynich & Robert BrA8ksma
Private
address: 17 East Main Roll a 82 Frame N 15
public
/ +'='1' �`i (i Historic Name: Tivoli Beer Hall
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common Name: Unknown
❑ estimated
Date of Construction: 1880-81 IN documented
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Architect: lInknown
-" -TT -" Builder- W. H. Beall
J 1 1 Original Owner: Phil Skeehan
Original Use Saloon and Lodgings•
Present Use
Ail1 4 V _— j�' Research Sources:
❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
1 I ❑ plat records/maps ❑ sewer/water permits
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. I i ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
y ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
❑ Sanborn maps—dates:
Z T Bibliography:
Avant-Courier, September 2, 1880;
> Q I September 30, 1880; October 2, 1880;
February 10, 1881; March 3, 1881 ;
December 29, 1881 ; April 20, 1882
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 steep gable-roofed to flat overhand protecting the front entrance and
sidewalk. The symmetrical facade (except for the off-center gable peak on the
overhang) consists of front entrances with storefront windows on the street level
and 1/1 double-hung windows with carved-stone, arched keystones. The cornice
detail was created by corbeled brick and has carved stones at the corners and
center of the cornice. The brick construction has been painted and the flat
built-up roof lies perpendicular to the street.
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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-building is significant because of its associations -with Bozeman Is
early economic development. Phil Skeehan, an early Bozeman saloon keeper
built this structure in 1880-1882, slowed down by a shortage of bricks in
1881. Local builder and "architect" and Bozeman pioneer William 1I. Bealle
was noted by the Avant-Courier as the supervising architect. In 1882, the
Tivoli beer hall opened, by Rudolph Vogel and Fred Buchler. The
Tivoli was a focal point for social activity for many years.
This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the commercial aspect of the V i I I age
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 been retained due to the survival
of materials and continuity of use, setting and location.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
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