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Legal Description: Tracy's Lots All 2, E. 15.2' of 3/Blk A
Address: 1 West Main
Ownership:name: Main Street Properties
❑ private address: Box A Roll#82 Frame# 11
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A+L O'ta( Q�1N AALL - --T � Historic Name: National Bank of Gallatin Valle
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-1 Date of Construction: documented
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Original use• Bank
Present use: Commercial Structure
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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 two-story commercial structure has a rectangular plan with an inset central
front entrance flanked by two cement Roman Doric pillars. The one-bay facade is
symmetrical and consists of a high arched-glass front entrance with two fixed,
transomed windows on the first level and three 5-paned double-hung windows on
the second level , with steel lintels and wood sashes. The frame construction is
finished in concrete stone in running bond pattern and brick coursing, with a
concrete molding decorating each level . It rests on a stucco-covered foundation
and has a flat built-up roof. Its original form appears to be intact . This
structure is in the Classical Revival style. The axis of the roof is perpendicular
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.
Now entitled the First West Building, this structure was originally the
National Bank of Gallatin Valley, with J.E. Martin as president. The
building was constructed in 1906. Classical Revival elements such as rusticated
cast stone, paneled frieze and fluted columns dominate the facade, which has
a composition suggesting a Roman "triumphal arch" motif.
This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register because
of its historical significance and because of its architectural significance.
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 original design and materials and continuity of use, setting and location.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structurelsite may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
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