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Home My WebLink About217 S Tracy 1985 t °`-MONTANA HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Siie# dh _ogalDescription: Alcjt-rsnnr. Elk F/[.nt-_g 7 and.-A Address: 217 South Tracy Ownership:name: Ronald Tewalt N private address: 217 South Tracy public Roll# 36 Frame p 15 .— � l7L)v� QL V& Historic Name: rtvf+,.,,,, I"- r�ht/ I I Common Name: Unknown El estimated Date of Construction: 1881 ® documented Architect: UnknewR CBuilder. ttnt.n own Original Owner. 4,',' Original Use' Residence Present Use* Residence Cl Research Sources: ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories J ; I :0 platrecordslmaps tract ❑ sewerlwater permits ti.J � �• ., .. �. ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries ❑ bullding permit ❑ biographies R1 Sanborn maps—dates; ],$Q o Bibliography: - - Department of Sanitation Avant Courier, 12-29-1881 . 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. i This detached one-story single-family residence has an upright and wing !style in an L-shaped plan. There is a hipped roof open front porch with ! a small gable overdoor above the front entry and supported by wood square columns. The two-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entrance with 2/2 double-hung windows, and a three-sided bay window in the front featuring a cornice and brackets. The frame construction is finished in asbestos siding and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable a roof is covered with grey asphalt shingles and features overhanging eaves, and an exterior brick chimney. Alterations include an addition to the rear. Outbuildings include a garage with wood folding doors. I MONTANA HISTORICAL AND II&I ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Site# -ligal Description: AldPrcnn'c Rik F/1.nt8 7 and R_. Address* 217 South Tracy Ownership:name*- Ronald Tewalt M private address: 217 South Tracy Roll# 36 Frame#15 public 17 L�VI,' OLI VLF Historic Name: Uj*�,eWn 11"a, (r+ l tT I I Common Name, I nknG r ❑ estimated — J Date of Construction: 1881 ® documented f 1 c Architect: Unknown Builder: Ivmfiiviii Original Owner W`l • Ntsim Catl i n � I Original Use: Residence 1 i Present Use: Residence I - Research Sources: r ❑ abstract of line ❑ city directories it platrecordslmaps tract ❑ sewerlwater permits ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries i ❑ building permit El biographies i J \/ 10 Sanborn maps—dates' �Ql1 1l Bibliography: i Department of Sanitation ; l Avant Courier, 12-29-1881 . 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. I This detached one-story single-family residence has an upright and wing style in an L-shaped plan. There is a hipped roof open front porch with a small gable overdoor above the front entry and supported by wood square columns. The two-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entrance with 2/2 double-hung windows, and a three-sided bay window in the front featuring a cornice and brackets. The frame construction is finished in asbestos siding and rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof is covered with grey asphalt shingles and features overhanging eaves, and an exterior brick chimney. Alterations include an addition to the rear. Outbuildings include a garage with wood folding doors. i r � I 1 1 1 ■ � 1 0 C C Arl ` 1 - 1; ■ L - J 1 ■ ■ ■ i - 1 ■ 1 1 ■ 1 1 I I • ■ � 11� HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site and surrounding area lend the property significance. Research in the sources consulted in this survey has not yielded any significant historical information concerning persons or events associated with this property. y a This structure is -•^ LA*F1 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 i 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. 1 1 FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: JAMES R. forGDOINALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Name P. Acreage: Address: USGS Quad: , M 7 Date: UTM's: Rd91&�f��rt AUG 1984 i . - - �, �' - i - - - - - �: 'i � i i .. � _ 1 I I - I I I ' y �� N 11 •� N i 217 S. Tracy This simple tri-gabled, "upright and wing" displays traces of the Italianate style, such as the high relief; peaked lintel boards, and is one of the few houses dating from so early a period. The house is representative of the building boom triggered by the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1883. Nelson Catlin, the original owner, was a carpenter from Minnesota who settled in Bozeman in 1872, and probably built the house himself. As noted in the newspaper, the house cost $3500 when built. After the turn of the century, John B. Nelson, a farmer, occupied the house, with his wife, Sybilla. Sybilla Nelson continued to live here after the death of her husband around 1915, along with various boarders , for several years. The present porch is probably an early 20th century addition. The house is well preserved, with the exception of the asbestos shingle siding. Bibliography Avant Courier, December 29,- 1881, p.7 Application for Sewer Connection, October 27, 1913, Mrs. S. Nelson. City Directories: 1892-3, p.99; 1900; 1910-11, p. 133; 1912-13, p.130; 1916-17, p. 131. Bird' s Eye View, 1884 1983 Survey i i I t~ r 1 ,A, 1 I y -.