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ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY [Site —�—
Legal Description: Tracy r s 2nd Lots 4-5 Blk D
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Address:— 309 West Mendenhall ,
Ownership: narne: The Law Office _ •
pr°`1e address: P.O. Box 607 Roll k' 26 Frame:� 5
public
Historic Name: Unknown
T Common Name: Unknown
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Date of Construction: 1881 x documented
IArchitect: Unknown
T� Builder: Onknown
Original Owner:_
A. G. Feraphill
{ ( r Original Use: Residence
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Research Sources:
t 1 abstract of title r, city directories
{ 2 plat records/maps tract Z sewer/water permits
11 f1(1 12 tax cards F obituaries
❑ building permit El
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C O Sanborn maps—d8te8:.-]9R9
J Bibliography:
�•J� c Avant-Courier - December 29, 1881
Sewer Permit, 1917, E. M. Gardner Co.
Water permit not in files
Location map or building plan with arrow north
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 attached one-story commercial structure has a rectangular plan with
an attached garage. It is also attached to another house at one side.
The one-bay facade is asymmetrical and consist of an off-center enclosed
front entry with 1/1 double-hung windows. The frame construction is
finished in brick and the gable roof is covered with wood shakes .
There is a central brick chimney. The axis of the roof is parallel to the
street. Brick retaining wall was added to the front and the attached
house is not in the same style.
til<,TC z?ICAL.Si:.NIF!CA;NCE: Justify now the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns asscciater Aith the structurelsr.e ;
and surrounding.area lend the property significance. i
Research in the sources consulted in this survey has not yielded any
significant historical information concerning persons or events
asssociated w:R h this nronerty.
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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 6ozernanIs historic/architectural development.
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INTEGRITY: Assess the degree to which the structurelsite,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 structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAMES R. iriCDlONALD ARCHITECTS P.0 Acreage
Address: P. C. BOX 8163 USGs Quad:_
Date: MISSOULA. MONTANE 59807 UTM's: