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ARCHITECTURAL INVENTORY SiteN
Legal Description
Address: 323 North Church
Ownership:name: Anna Belle Phillips
private address: 323 north Church
Roll# 14 Frame a 18A 19
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Historic Name: Unknown
Common Name: Unknown
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Date of Construction: 1984-1889 9 documented
�_j —� _ I Architect: Unknown
F R I DL F y Builder: Unknown
Original Owner.
Original Use: Residence
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Present Use: Residence
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❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
— [5t plat records/maps tract ❑ sewer/water permits
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❑ building permit ❑ biographies
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r ®Sanborn maps—dates 1 R9Q
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Water Permit renewed 1953
Department of Sanitation
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 detached two-story single-family residence has a T-shaped plan with
a recessed porch on each story under the hipped roof. There is also an
enclosed front porch on the other facade. The three-bay facade is
asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entrance with fixed and 1/1
double-hung windows with stained glass in the upper part of the fixed windows.
The frame construction is finished in brick veneer and rests on a cut stone
foundation. The gable-hipped roof is covered with wood shakes and features -.
overhanging, boxed eaves and three brick chimneys. The axis of the
roof is perpendicular to the street. Outbuildings include a garage.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structurelsite
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property was- built by Frank Vreeland as a residence for himself. Vreeland
with his brother Byron, an architect-builder, erected many residences as
well as commercial buildings in Bozeman. Frank Vreeland moved from the house
about 1890 and then Al and Maria Orton lived here for many years.
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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 Civic
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 structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name imrS R. MCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. Acreage:
Address: P_ U. BOX 8163 USGS Quad:
Date: M1550ULA, MONTANA 59807 UTM's:
AUG 1984