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Address: 503 West Mendenhall c=
Wall
Ownership:name:
Sonvate address: 'MendenhallRoll # 28 Frame# l A-2
Public 503 West
Historic Name: Unknown
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Date of Construction: 1893 documented
Architect: Unknown
Builder: Unknown
Original Owner
Original Use: Residence
Present Use: Residence 2. units
Research Sources:
i ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
Z plat records/maps tract X sewer/water permits
C tax cards ❑ obituaries
«—�--- �••� ❑ building permit IR biographies
EX Sanborn maps—dates, t 904
Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
1 Progressive ',!en — See attached sheet
L — — Sewer Permit Lots 1 & 2, 1906, D. E.
44�) j� . Ferguson Lot 4 J. B. Corrie in files
'l ' - as 507 W. Mendenhall
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 double-family residence has an irregular plan with a hipped
roof open front porch with a gable over the front steps and solid railing.
The two-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of an off-set front entrance
with 1/1 double-hung and fixed windows. The frame construction is finished
in asbestos shingles and an unusual gable ornamentation adorns the front
facade. The house rests on a concrete foundation. The gable roof
is covered with asphalt shingles and has a flat-roofed back addition covered
with metal . There is a rear brick chimney and returning eaves on the gable
ends. Outbuildings include a detached garage in poor condition.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: justify how the persons,important events.and/or historical catterns assoc ated with the str,cT,rersi:e
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This residence property was built for George E. Davis. He came to the
Springhill area Tiorth of Bozeman in 1878. He farmed in this area until he
moved into Bozeman in 1893 when he built his home. In 1900 he was elected
to the office of Gallatin County Commissioner. 1?e owned the property
until 1907 .
This structure qualifies as a contributing element within a potential historic
district due to its association with the residential aspect of the Village
Phase of BozemanIs 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 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:
All'ES R. �'HONALD ARCHITECTS t' Acreage:
Name
F. 0. FOX 8163
Address: USGS Quad:
MONTA.N$ 51807
Date: UTM's: