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HomeMy WebLinkAbout509 S Tracy 1985 10ONTANA HISTORICAL AND --- - - - `.% RCI-Il T EC T URAL IINIVEN_I.CRY _ Site k r T Legal Description:___F.ai ryi ew B_1Qck_.6 -Lotssauth_20 ft 4.,—a-L"f--5- - t ddress- 509 South Trac Ov.nersnip: name: John R. McCrory ❑ pri°ale address: RoIIK Bl Framell13_j ❑ public 509 South Tracy --- — -- Historic Name:— Common Name: Unknown I ❑ estimate:: I _ r ('1914 ❑ doeume• - Date of Construction Fred F. Willson .._ _ _._.. Architect. � Builder r original Owner Fred F. Willson Orioinal Use: RsidPnrp —� Present Use: Resi denrp IL -_� Research Sources: ,/_� ❑ abstract of title ❑ clly directories I LONG y �] sewerlwaler permits 1 ❑ plat recordsimaps L - ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries I CD biographies ❑ building permit ' r Sanborn maps—dates'--4-g.27 Bibliography: 1 - Department of Sanitation Sewer-water permit, Fred Willson, 1914 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structure/site,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance, noting additions,alterations,and chances in materials.Discuss significant architectural features. This detached one-and-one-half story single-family residence has ,a square plan with a gabled porch supported by rounded wooden pillars. The frame construction has a symmetrical facade consisting of a central front entrance -and 6/6 double-hung windows with shutters. The siding is of shingles and the structure sits on a foundation that is not visible. The gambrel roof is covered with green asphalt shingles and features three gabled symmetrical single-window dormers across the front. The axis of the roof is parall,el to the street. Pn� � n 71� MONTANA HISTORICAL AND - -- --- ARCF1 IT EC T URAL IINI'VE ? 0RY I Site# _ Legal Description:__Fa-iryiex-B_Losk_-b,L-Lots-s-auth20f-t-4.,-- 1—of-5 ',,!dress, 509 South Tracy Ov:nership: name: John R. McCrory _ ❑ pri,ale Roll�' g1 Frame q 1 3-l ❑ public address: 509 South Tracy �� Historic Name: --� Common Name: Unknown I ❑ estimate: I l _ Date o1 Consiruction(�1914 - ❑ do Architect_ Fred F. Willson Builder llEpl1 >Y' f /, f%' Original Owner Fred F. Willson Original Use: Re-S-Ld Ce _ Present Use: Resi de_n-ce_ Research Sources: l/,� ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories iv 1 LO N v ❑ plat records maps sewedwater permits ❑ obituaries ❑ lax cards — ❑ building permit ❑ biographies 7 n l ; •r(t"1 — �(] Sanborn maps— f Bibliography: 1 - - Department of Sanitation �~ Sewer-water permit, Fred Willson , 1914 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structurelsite,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance, noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials.Discuss significant architectural features. This detached one-and-one-half story single-family residence has ,a square plan with a gabled porch supported by rounded wooden pillars. The frame construction has a symmetrical facade consisting of a central front entrance and 6/6 double-hung windows with shutters. The siding is of shingles and the structure sits on a foundation that is not visible. The gambrel roof is covered with green asphalt shingles and features three gabled symmetrical single-window dormers across the front. The axis of the roof is parall,el to the street. 3 OL VA �r ■ 'i. i lot Al I � i I t � i I i I r r ■■ HIS70fil(:Al_SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the f,rn .0 is,Impoilant fwents,and/or hivIorlual paltenrs assuclalel; v.11'1 ih ssr F :,as and surrounding area lend the properly significance. This property is significant because it was associated with a person important in Bozeman history, Fred F. Willson. Son of General Lester S. Willson , an early Bozeman pioneer, Willson was born in 1877 in Bozeman. He attended Montana State College for two years and graduated from Columbi : University in architecture in 1902. He 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. He designed this home for his own residence. Significance: This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places due to its historical associations and its architectural significance. INTEGRITY: Assess the degree to which the structurelsite,and surrounding area accurately convey the historical associations of property. The historic integrity of this property has been retained due to the sury of original design and materials, and continuity of use, setting, and loco INFORMATION VALUE Explain how the extant s1ructurelslte may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or constm Lion. None FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Name_ )AMES R. r-,TDOf;ALD- ARCHITECTS P.C. _ Acreage:-Address' — P. 0. FO'\' USGS Quad, — MISSOULA, 1,40NTANA 59807 Dale: -- ri - AUG 1984 „�.�,.� . ,�,. 1'V '— _ • G: �r is .4 1 ■ * 1 ■ • s _ _ 1 1 ■ r.rr.y. ■.ram ' ■ I ' '4 II 1 1 1 � �'7 'r • r i :t 1 509 S_._ Trac A significant example. of an early 20th century, Colonial Revival style Cape, this house is of primary historical significance as the house built by and for local architect, Fred F. Willson. From 1910 through the 1940' s, Willson had a virtually monopolistic architectural practice in Bozeman. Curiously, Willson lived here only about ten years, for by 1927 he had moved across the street to 502 S. Tracy, and Nelson Story III , one of the sons of Bozeman millionaire, Nelson Story, had taken up residence here. Nelson Story III was secretary, treasurer and manager of the Story Motor Supply Co. This house is additionally important as one of a group of three Fred Willson designed houses (501 and 505 being the others) which are prominently located where Story Street meets S. Tracy Avenue. The builder was very likely Elmer L. Bartholomew - Bozemen's most notable early 20th century builder who collaborated with Willson on several houses in .the city. Bibliography Application for Sewer Connection, July 6, 1914, Fred Willson. Application Water Service, same. Fred Willson Job List, 1914, Job #, 1409, : "Residence - Fred F. Willson - Bozeman" . City Directories: 1912-13, p. 170; 1916-17, p. 171; 1927, p. 195; 1933; 1935-6; 1940. /r � 4 �� i • 1 V 4 � �.