HomeMy WebLinkAbout407 W Mendenhall 1984 MONTANA HISTORICAL AND
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Legal Description: Trac 's 2nd Lot —
Address 407 West Mendenhall
Ownership: name: peter Sobxepena
private address: 13740 Kelly Canvon Road 26 10
public Roll # Frame.a
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Common Name: Unknown
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Date of Construction: 1889 g documented
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Original Owner. Frank Griffin
Original Use: Residence
APresent Use: Sales, Offices storage
Research Sources:
abstract of title city directories
plat records/maps K sewer/water permits
•� — tax cards rJ obituaries
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-4 �. building permit (— biographies
CO 'MSanbornmaps—dates- IAQQ
Bibliography:
C4' Avant-Courier-January 1 , 1890
Ellsworth - See attached sheet
~ -- / Sewer Permit, Lot 14 in 1909, R. F.
Bohart
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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 detached two-story single-family upright and wing commercial structure
has an ell-shaped plan with a shed roof over the open front porch. There
is a small gable over the entrance of the porch. The two-bay facade is
asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entrance with fixed and
double-hung windows , with leaded glass in the upper part of the fixed
windows. The frame construction is finished in 6'' wood channel siding
and cement-asbestos shingles on the side. The gable roof is covered with
red and silver asphalt shingles and features boxed eaves and two brick
chimneys. Outbuildings include a barn.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons, important events,and/or historical ratterns associated with :nest ctu s-s
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This residence property was built for Fred Giffin, a harness and saddle I
maker who settled in Bozeman in 1888 i
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This structure is an intrusive element within a potential historic district. !(
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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 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.
FORM PREPARED BY- GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JA VIE 5 R. MC50NALD ARP. JIMTSp Acreage:
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