HomeMy WebLinkAbout308 S Tracy 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND _
ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORYI Site
Legal Description: Black' s Block F/Lots R and Q
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Address: 308 South Tracy -
Ownership: name: Belle W. Fisher - —
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storic Name: Unknown
Common Name'
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Date of Construction: C• 1872 C documented
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Builder. Unknown
�- - - Original Owner Richard McDonald
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C J Original Use, Residence
Present Use: Residence
Research Sources:
tj ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
_ T_{ r� _ —_ __ �, ' '!i plat records maps ❑ sewerlwaier permits
��� I ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
_... .. —___ _._� !�, "- "' ,,- ❑ building permit ❑ biographies
Sanborn maps—dates* I R90
_ Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
. .....: ? `?L. V� ,�F irelsite,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance,
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials. Discuss significant architectural features.
This two-story single-family residence has a T-shaped plan with a three-bay
porch with a hipped roof and a south side porch as well . The one-bay facade
is asymmetrical and consists of a central glass-paned front entrance with
1/1 double-hung windows. The frame construction is finished in shiplap
and sits on a rubblestone foundation. The gable roof is covered with
cedar shingles and is parallel to the street. Outbuildings include a garage.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the siructure!site
and surrounding area lena the property significance.
This property is significant because it is associated with a person important
to the history of Bozeman, Richard and May McDonald. The McDonald family
arrived in Montana first in Virginia City and then settled in Bozeman in
1872. Soon after they constructed this small frame house and their heirs
have occupied the house since that time. The McDonalds were prominent
members of the small black community in Bozeman.
This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the residential aspect of the Townsite
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 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.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
JAMFS R. f;,CC'QNALD ARCHITECTS P.C.
Name _ Acreage:
P. 0. P 0'; !63
Address:__ USGS Quad:
lA MGNTAN
Date: _ _ UTM's: