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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Preservation Award NominationsFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Phillipe Gonzalez Subject:Preservation Awards Application Date:Thursday, March 22, 2018 1:47:35 PM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Historic Preservation Awards Application Date & Time:03/22/2018 1:47 PM Response #:7 Submitter ID:5728 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:12 min. , 24 sec. Survey Details Page 1 2018 Bozeman Historic Preservation Awards Official Nomination Form We encourage you to complete multiple forms to nominate numerous buildings, structures, individuals, companies, and projects throughout Bozeman that represent the ideals of historic preservation. Please complete the below form and provide a minimum of three and no more than ten representative photographs of the category for which you are submitting. The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will ask the owner for permission before using the images for publication purposes. Each image should be labeled a short description explaining the photo. Before, during and after photographs are especially helpful when reviewing nominations. Winners will be selected April 15, 2018 and notified shortly thereafter. Winners will be presented their awards during Historic Preservation month on May 19th, 2018 at 7pm located at the Story Mansion. Eligibility Project must be located within the City limits of Bozeman. Project must be complete. Project must be historic: having significance, intact historic physical integrity and least 50 years old. Criteria The Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation is used to evaluate and determine award winners. These standards can be located here:https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm Categories: 1. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Recognizes an exceptional effort in the preservation of a building or structure meeting the following criteria: Adheres to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation Enhances the character of the property Respects its context Maximizes the retention of distinctive features that make the building or structure significant Contributes to the building or structure’s continued use 2. PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP: Recognizes groups, individuals, agencies, or businesses that have positively impacted the City of Bozeman by advancing the public’s appreciation, understanding, and involvement in historic preservation or the conservation of living tradition. 3. CONTINUED MAINTAINENCE: Recognizes an effort to actively preserve and maintain an historic building or structure for its continued use while respecting the building’s original character and its site. 4. RESTORATION/REHABILITATION: Recognizes a restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation project which meets high standards of preservation, and that respects and responds to Bozeman’s unique cultural history and heritage. 5. INFILL/NEW ADDITION: Recognizes new infill construction or additions to an historic building which respond to Bozeman’s architectural and cultural heritage, follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and preserves the integrity of the neighborhood. 6. ADAPTIVE REUSE: Recognizes an outstanding and creative example of adapting an existing building for a new use that respects the defining characteristics while transforming its purpose. 1.Suggested Award Category (check all that apply) [×] OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION [×] PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP [×] RESTORATION/REHABILITATION [×] INFILL/NEW ADDITION [×] ADAPTIVE REUSE [×] CONTINUED MAINTAINENCE 2.Property Owner/ Nominee: Name:MDB/ JCB Address:130-A N. Vermont Ave. City:Glendora Zip:Not answered Phone:626-802-8255 E-mail:mbeckman-ca@gmail.com 3.Nominator (If Different From Owner) Name:Bozeman City Staff/ Yellowstone Architects Address:Not answered City:Not answered State:Not answered Zip:Not answered Phone:Not answered E-mail:Not answered 4.Property Nominated Property Name:Nevitt Building Address:107-111 E. Main St. Date of Construction (if known): Not answered 5.Additional Project Contributors (architects, builders, etc.) Architects: Yellowstone Architects 6.Project Information Building History (if known and applicable): Included w/ COA Did this project utilize Federal or State tax credits? N/A 7. Please provide a brief description of the building or project, as well as its adaptive reuse or rehab (if applicable). Also provide the names and contact information of architects, contractors, designers, and other professionals involved in the project. If applying for the Preservation Stewardship Award, describe the group or individual’s relevant preservation activities. Explain why the building, project, or entity should be recognized for the selected award category. (350 words or less) Included w/ COA 8.Photographs Thank you for your interest in the BHPAB Preservation Awards. Contact Phillipe Gonzalez at (406) 582-2940 or pgonzalez@bozeman.net with any application or award ceremony questions. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. Page 1 of 3 2018 BOZEMAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM Nominations must be postmarked by Friday, March 16th 2018 We encourage you to complete multiple forms to nominate numerous buildings, structures, individuals, companies, and projects throughout Bozeman that represent the ideals of historic preservation. Please complete the below form and provide a minimum of three and no more than ten representative photographs of the category for which you are submitting. Photographs will not be returned. The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will ask the owner for permission before using the images for publication purposes. Each image should have a short caption explaining the photo, materials used for the project, and other relevant details about the project. Before, during and after photographs are especially helpful when reviewing nominations. Eligibility:  Project must be located within the City limits of Bozeman.  Project must be complete.  Project must be historic: having significance, intact historic physical integrity and least 50 years old. Criteria:  The Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation is used to evaluate and determine award winners. These standards can be located here: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm Please email application materials to pgonzalez@bozeman.net or submit a hardcopy by mail to: Attn: Community Development Planning, Historic Preservation, p.o. Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771. You can also submit application materials in person to the Community Development Office at 20 East Olive St., Bozeman, M.T. 59771-1230. Winners will be selected April 15, 2018 and notified shortly thereafter. Winners will be presented their awards during Historic Preservation month on May 19th, 2018 at 7pm located at the Story Mansion. ☐ SUGGESTED AWARD CATEGORY (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Recognizes an exceptional effort in the preservation of a building or structure meeting the following criteria:  Adheres to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (http://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/rehabilitation/rehab/stand.ht m)  Enhances the character of the property  Respects its context Page 2 of 3  Maximizes the retention of distinctive features that make the building or structure significant  Contributes to the building or structure’s continued use. Note the project must have been completed after January 1, 2015. Eligible examples may include but are not limited to: buildings, bridges, monuments, or other structures. ☐ ADAPTIVE REUSE: Recognizes an outstanding and creative example of adapting an existing building for a new use that respects the defining characteristics while transforming its purpose. Note the project must have been completed after January 1, 2015. ☐ PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP: Recognizes groups, individuals, agencies, or businesses that have positively impacted the City of Bozeman by advancing the public’s appreciation, understanding, and involvement in historic preservation or the conservation of living tradition. ☐ CONTINUED MAINTAINENCE: Recognizes an effort to actively preserve and maintain an historic building or structure for its continued use while respecting the building’s original character and its site. Note the project must have been completed after January 1, 2015. ☐ RESTORATION/REHABILITATION: Recognizes a restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation project which meets high standards of preservation, and that respects and responds to Bozeman’s unique cultural history and heritage. Note the project must have been completed after January 1, 2015. ☐ INFILL/NEW ADDITION: Recognizes new infill construction or additions to an historic building which respond to Bozeman’s architectural and cultural heritage, follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and preserves the integrity of the neighborhood. Note the project must have been completed after January 1, 2015. OWNER/NOMINEE: Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________State: ____________________ Zip: _____________________ Phone: (_______) ________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________ NOMINATOR (IF DIFFERENT FROM OWNER): Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________State: ____________________ Zip: _____________________ 4 Page 3 of 3 Phone: (_______) ________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________ NOMINATION: Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Date of Construction (if known): __________________________________________________ Date of Improvements (if applicable): _____________________________________________ ADDITIONAL PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS (ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS, ETC.): Building History (if known and applicable): Did this project utilize Federal or State tax credits? Please provide a brief description of the building or project, as well as its adaptive reuse or rehab (if applicable). Also provide the names and contact information of architects, contractors, designers, and other professionals involved in the project. If applying for the Preservation Stewardship Award, describe the group or individual’s relevant preservation Scoop Bar Sign - Robert Davis 712 West Main Street Circa 1958 April 2016 Signs of Montana Bruce McCallum (406) 586-8326 sales@signsofmontana.com N/A No Page 4 of 3 activities. Explain why the building, project, or entity should be recognized for the selected award category. (350 words or less) Thank you for your interest in the BHPAB Preservation Awards. Contact Phillipe Gonzalez at (406) 582-2260 or pgonzalez@bozeman.net with any application or award ceremony questions. The Scoop Bar, "BAR" was originally stationed at the Stockman Bar where PLONK is currently located (29 E Main St). The sign was purchased by the Scoop Bar in the early 1960s, transported, repainted and mounted in the current location at 712 West Main Street. The "BAR" sign is one of the few signs left from a time in Bozeman where the popular form of advertising were large lighted signs. The Scoop Bar hired Signs of Montana (Bruce McCallum, (406) 586-8326 sales@signsofmontana.com) to professionally strip apart the sign, upgrade all the internal wiring, switch to energy efficient LED bulbs and restore the exterior paint finish. 1 Phillipe Gonzalez From:webadmin@bozeman.net Sent:Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:32 PM To:Phillipe Gonzalez Subject:Preservation Awards Application Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Historic Preservation Awards Application Date & Time: 01/24/2018 12:31 PM Response #: 3 Submitter ID: 3757 IP address: 172.24.96.111 Time to complete: 20 min. , 34 sec. Survey Details Page 1 2018 Bozeman Historic Preservation Awards Official Nomination Form We encourage you to complete multiple forms to nominate numerous buildings, structures, individuals, companies, and projects throughout Bozeman that represent the ideals of historic preservation. Please complete the below form and provide a minimum of three and no more than ten representative photographs of the category for which you are submitting. The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will ask the owner for permission before using the images for publication purposes. Each image should be labeled a short description explaining the photo. Before, during and after photographs are especially helpful when reviewing nominations. Winners will be selected April 15, 2018 and notified shortly thereafter. Winners will be presented their awards during Historic Preservation month on May 19th, 2018 at 7pm located at the Story Mansion. Eligibility  Project must be located within the City limits of Bozeman.  Project must be complete.  Project must be historic: having significance, intact historic physical integrity and least 50 years old. Criteria  The Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation is used to evaluate and determine award winners. These standards can be located here: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm 2 Categories: 1. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Recognizes an exceptional effort in the preservation of a building or structure meeting the following criteria:  Adheres to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation  Enhances the character of the property  Respects its context  Maximizes the retention of distinctive features that make the building or structure significant  Contributes to the building or structure’s continued use 2. PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP: Recognizes groups, individuals, agencies, or businesses that have positively impacted the City of Bozeman by advancing the public’s appreciation, understanding, and involvement in historic preservation or the conservation of living tradition. 3. CONTINUED MAINTAINENCE: Recognizes an effort to actively preserve and maintain an historic building or structure for its continued use while respecting the building’s original character and its site. 4. RESTORATION/REHABILITATION: Recognizes a restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation project which meets high standards of preservation, and that respects and responds to Bozeman’s unique cultural history and heritage. 5. INFILL/NEW ADDITION: Recognizes new infill construction or additions to an historic building which respond to Bozeman’s architectural and cultural heritage, follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and preserves the integrity of the neighborhood. 6. ADAPTIVE REUSE: Recognizes an outstanding and creative example of adapting an existing building for a new use that respects the defining characteristics while transforming its purpose. 1. Suggested Award Category (check all that apply) [×] PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP 2. Property Owner/ Nominee: Name: The Extreme History Project Address: PO Box 5019 City: Bozeman Zip: 59718 Phone: 406-579-5991 E-mail: info@extremehistoryproject.org 3. Nominator (If Different From Owner) Name: Rebekah Schields 3 Address: 54 N 25th Ave City: Bozeman State: 59718 Zip: 59718 Phone: 701-690-7330 E-mail: bekahschields@gmail.com 4. Property Nominated Property Name: Not answered Address: PO Box 5019 Date of Construction (if known): Not answered 5. Additional Project Contributors (architects, builders, etc.) n/a 6. Project Information Building History (if known and applicable): n/a Did this project utilize Federal or State tax credits? n/a 7. Please provide a brief description of the building or project, as well as its adaptive reuse or rehab (if applicable). Also provide the names and contact information of architects, contractors, designers, and other professionals involved in the project. If applying for the Preservation Stewardship Award, describe the group or individual’s relevant preservation activities. Explain why the building, project, or entity should be recognized for the selected award category. (350 words or less) The Extreme History Project, co-directed by Marsha Fulton and Crystal Alegria, has done much in the last five years to connect Bozemanites to the past of our great city. By writing and submitting grants to Humanities Montana and the Bozeman Community Foundation, this non-profit provides historic content to Bozeman citizens through lectures, plays, and tours focused on Montana History. Three years ago, they began a series of walking tours; carefully researched and beautifully executed by costumed interpreters, these tours give both visitors to and residents of Bozeman a peek into their own past. The Working Class Hero Tour highlights the North Tracy Historic District, home to historic Bozeman's masons, brewers, builders and shopkeepers; while the Murders, Mediums, and Madames' Tour explores the not so honorable historic red light district. The Extreme History Project is also dedicated to connecting students of history from Montana State University to projects that enhance their knowledge of history and develop their skills in bringing this history to the public. Both Crystal and Marsha work hard to steward the non-renewable resources that are Bozeman's historic buildings and to bring these buildings to life in the minds of all who live here. 8. Photographs Thank you for your interest in the BHPAB Preservation Awards. Contact Phillipe Gonzalez at (406) 582-2940 or pgonzalez@bozeman.net with any application or award ceremony questions. 4 Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email. 1 Phillipe Gonzalez From:webadmin@bozeman.net Sent:Thursday, March 15, 2018 4:27 PM To:Phillipe Gonzalez Subject:Preservation Awards Application A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.   Form Name:  Historic Preservation Awards Application  Date & Time:  03/15/2018 4:27 PM  Response #: 5  Submitter ID:  5623  IP address:  172.24.96.111  Time to complete:  20 min. , 45 sec.     Survey Details  Page 1      2018 Bozeman Historic Preservation Awards  Official Nomination Form  We encourage you to complete multiple forms to nominate numerous buildings, structures, individuals, companies, and  projects throughout Bozeman that represent the ideals of historic preservation. Please complete the below form and  provide a minimum of three and no more than ten representative photographs of the category for which you are  submitting. The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will ask the owner for permission before using the images for  publication purposes.  Each image should be labeled a short description explaining the photo.  Before, during and after  photographs are especially helpful when reviewing nominations.  Winners will be selected April 15, 2018 and notified shortly thereafter.  Winners will be presented their awards during  Historic Preservation month on May 19th, 2018 at 7pm located at the Story Mansion.  Eligibility   Project must be located within the City limits of Bozeman.   Project must be complete.   Project must be historic: having significance, intact historic physical integrity and least 50 years old.   Criteria   The Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation is used to evaluate and determine  award winners. These standards can be located here: https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm  2 Categories:  1. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Recognizes an exceptional effort in the  preservation of a building or structure meeting the following criteria:   Adheres to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation   Enhances the character of the property        Respects its context        Maximizes the retention of distinctive features that make the building or structure significant        Contributes to the building or structure’s continued use  2. PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP: Recognizes groups, individuals, agencies, or businesses that have positively  impacted the City of Bozeman by advancing the public’s appreciation, understanding, and involvement in historic  preservation or the conservation of living tradition.  3. CONTINUED MAINTAINENCE: Recognizes an effort to actively preserve and maintain an historic building or  structure for its continued use while respecting the building’s original character and its site.    4. RESTORATION/REHABILITATION: Recognizes a restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation project which meets  high standards of preservation, and that respects and responds to Bozeman’s unique cultural history and heritage.      5. INFILL/NEW ADDITION: Recognizes new infill construction or additions to an historic building which respond to  Bozeman’s architectural and cultural heritage, follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation,  and preserves the integrity of the neighborhood.     6. ADAPTIVE REUSE:  Recognizes an outstanding and creative example of adapting an existing building for a new  use that respects the defining characteristics while transforming its purpose.         1.  Suggested Award Category (check all that apply)  [×] OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION   [×] PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP   [×] RESTORATION/REHABILITATION     2.  Property Owner/ Nominee:  Name: Masonic Temple Inc.    Address: 14 S. Tracy (mail to: P.O. Box 235, zip code: 59771)    City: Bozeman    Zip: 59715    Phone: (406) 587‐4322    E‐mail: secretary@masonictempleinc.com      3.  Nominator (If Different From Owner)  3 Name: CTA Architects Engineers    Address: 411 East Main Street, Suite 101    City: Bozeman    State: MT    Zip: 59715    Phone: (406) 922‐7114    E‐mail: lesleyg@ctagroup.com      4.  Property Nominated  Property Name: Masonic Temple #18    Address: 14 S. Tracy Avenue    Date of Construction (if  known):  1890 (then 1950 & 1980)      5.  Additional Project Contributors (architects, builders, etc.)  Owner & Preservation Steward: Masonic Temple Inc. Board  Architect & Engineer: CTA Architects Engineers  General Contractor: Walker Construction  Mason: Coon Restoration & Sealants, Inc.     6.  Project Information  Building History (if known and applicable):   The Story Building was a substantial brick structure constructed by Nelson Story in 1890. When the Masonic Lodge  purchased the two‐story building in 1949, they vastly changed the appearance to one of a lackluster International Style. The  parapets were sliced down to one level, the second floor exterior stuccoed, the wood windows replaced with steel sash, and  the first floor storefronts standardized. In 1980, the windows were filled in and the second floor was stuccoed over again.  The storefronts were capped with gently‐sloped brick arches. The result was a faceless, unwelcoming building that  concealed the handsome facade of the original 1890s commercial block building.   Did this project utilize Federal or State tax credits?  No.     7.     Please provide a brief description of the building or project, as well as its adaptive reuse or rehab (if applicable). Also  provide the names and contact information of architects, contractors, designers, and other professionals involved in the  project. If applying for the Preservation Stewardship Award, describe the group or individual’s relevant preservation  activities. Explain why the building, project, or entity should be recognized for the selected award category. (350 words or  less)  Architects: Lesley M. Gilmore, AIA, and Sky Cook, AIA. 406‐556‐7100  Contractor: Scott Walker and Patrick Lenihan, Walker Construction. 406‐388‐5575  Preservation Stewardship Award: Doug Campbell, Karen & KC Barnhardt, etc. from Masonic Temple, Inc. (Doug: 602‐908‐ 9764). The Building Committee urged for protection and rehabilitation of their building. They went above and beyond what  they needed to do by restoring what they could and providing a welcoming building for use by all of Bozeman. MTI's $2.5m  expenditure demonstrates their commitment to the project.   Project Description: Due to the existing condition of the building, the project was part restoration and part rehabilitation.  Rehabilitation ‐ in the form of a sensitive alteration ‐ was appropriate for the side facade because the alterations over time  had been too egregious. The corbelled parapet and pilasters had been sheared off, and stucco had been applied directly to  the brick. The rehabilitation design introduced cementitious panels that reflect and align with the historic masonry. The wall  was cut through at the two‐story lobby adjacent to the 1950 addition, exposing a new stairway and the second floor event  space. The lobby finishes are steeped in Masonic symbolism: columns flank the elevator entry, the lobby floor is checkered,  bronze compasses shield the stair and guardrails, and a pyramidal light fixture illuminates it all. Restoration: Analysis of the  1950 and 1980 drawings, historic photographs, and exposures made through the stucco helped the design team conclude  that the workers in 1950 selected a path of least resistance; they coped studs rather than cut brick. Enough detail remained  to restore the Main Street facade: brick corbelling and dentil courses, arched brick window hoods, window openings, and  stone trim. Restoration included removal of stucco, sheathing, and studs; repair of all brick detail; installation of wood  double‐hung windows; and reconstruction of the corbelled pilasters and raised parapets of the end bays. The Masonic  4 Temple #18 rehabilitation project epitomizes the unification of historic restoration and new design. Overcoming years of  disparate modifications and unrecognizability, the Main Street facade now celebrates the building's 1890s origin while the  Tracy facade respectfully represents the present.     8.  Photographs  Masonic photo 1.pdf     Masonic photo 2.pdf     Masonic photo 3.pdf     Masonic photo 4.pdf     Masonic photo 5.pdf     Masonic photo 6.pdf     Masonic photo 7.pdf     Masonic photo 8.pdf     Masonic photo 9.pdf             Thank you for your interest in the BHPAB Preservation Awards.  Contact Phillipe Gonzalez at (406) 582‐2940 or pgonzalez@bozeman.net with any  application or award ceremony questions.          Thank you,  City Of Bozeman  This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email.  BOZEMAN RIALTO LLC 33 N Black Avenue Bozeman MT 59715 406 587.3628 info@thinktankarchitects.com After sitting vacant for more than a decade, new life was breathed into the abandoned Rialto Theater by Bozeman’s THINKTANK Design Group and general contractor North Fork Builders. To honor the Rialto’s historical relevance, iconic exterior features such as the art deco–style marquee and signage at the front of the building have been restored. The interior spaces are a reinterpretation of the vintage theater making it relevant to today’s uses while utilizing reclaimed building materials such as wood and brick from the 1924 era structure. The reinvented venue includes a flexible use ground-floor theater called the Black Box, which accommodates up to 400 people and features a mezzanine level, offering a variety of options for artists, live performances and private events. The theater acoustics and sound system were designed by the award-winning consulting firm Charles M. Salter Associates and in wall LED lighting is programmable to the music. The second-floor, called the Burn Box, is a reinterpretation of the old Projection Room which housed nitrocellulose film that was extremely combustible and would often catch on fire. THINKTANK repurposed some of the charred metal from an actual fire and incorporated it back into the design of the room. The Burn Box overlooks Main Street and at night is awash with the glow from the art-deco inspired RIALTO sign. Adjacent is the Light Box which serves as an artist gallery and special event space. The Light Box name captures the inspiration provided by the restored skylights. Reclaimed historic building materials, such as framing stamped by workmen, original brick from the alley exterior, and reclaimed wood have been repurposed and featured in the Light Box. The renovation of the Rialto Theater demonstrates a commitment to respecting Downtown Bozeman’s past and to the community at large by reintroducing a space that will be the nexus of art and culture. “We are excited to revive an underutilized remnant of our history that brings culture and inspiration the city,” said Brian Caldwell, project architect at THINKTANK. Contacts: THINKTANK Design Group, Architects. Brian Caldwell / Erik Nelson 406.5873628 North Fork Builders, General Contractor. Jon Evans 406.587-9092 2018 Bozeman Historic Preservation Awards Official Nomination Form Nominating for CONTINUED MAINTAINENCE: Recognizes an effort to actively preserve and maintain an historic building or structure for its continued use while respecting the building’s original character and its site. Owner/Nominee: Susan Sebena thelastbestcafe@thewesterncafe.com 443 East Main 406-587-0436 Nominator: Crystal Alegria, 191 Arcadia lane, Bozeman, MT 59715 Nomination: Date of Construction: 1870-1874 Building History: What we now call The Western Café, located at 443 E. Main, was built between 1870 and 1874i as a residence on the busy east side of Bozeman City. In 1871 Perry McAdow and his brother William purchased the property for $49 from D.E. Rose. William McAdow soon met and married a local girl, Florence Lamme, in 1873 and they lived in the house with Perryii until they sold the property in 1892iii. William and his wife sell the house to Stephen Cook who turns around and sells it to William Davis, a lawyer, in 1894. William’s son, Leal Davis, boards at the house in 1900 and Leal and William live at the house from 1902 to 1904.iv In 1910, the D. L. Higgins family lived in the house. Mr. Higgins was a teamster and did odd jobs around town.v As Bozeman grew, Main Street became less residential and more commercial. In 1933 (or before), the building transforms into a restaurant with the name, the Nickel Lunch. In 1935 it is known as X-L Lunch. In 1940 it is Potts Café. In 1942 the listing is A & Z Café. In 1943 the name changes to Eat-A-Bite Café. In 1947 it is listed as the Miller Leland restaurant. In 1950 - 1954 it is the Cottage Café and in 1956 it takes the name we know it as today, The Western Cafévi. The one-story cinderblock wing on the south and west side of the building was added in or prior to 1943.vii Between 1943 and 1957 an additional one-story block façade was added to the front or south side of the building that still makes up the café’s Main Street façade. Ninety percent of the building is intact according to Scott Carpenter of InteResources Planning Inc, who contracted with the City of Bozeman in 2014 to complete the B3 Historic Building Survey.viii Brief description of the building or project. Explain why the building, project or entity should be recognized for the selected award category. The structure that now houses The Western Café was built between 1870 and 1874, making it one of the few buildings that remains from Bozeman’s “Townsite or Village” phaseix. The building served as a residence for approximately 60 years, and as a restaurant for over 80 years. In Bozeman, it is rare to see a structurally intact building from the 1870s, let alone a building used in nearly the same capacity for over eight decades. I am excited to nominate Susan Sebena and her family for maintaining and preserving the integrity of this building. It is important to honor the businesses and individuals who see the significance of maintaining a small part of our history in a growing section of Bozeman. The Western Café is a historic anchor for the rapidly expanding east side of Bozeman. Without these historic buildings we will lose our glimpse into the past when walking down Main Street. The Western Café reminds us that the eastern end of town was once residential and the McAdow family lived in this house and managed the town’s flour mill not far away. It also reminds us that community was important to the people of Bozeman. A restaurant is a place where food, culture and community intersect. The café was a place where people met, talked and interacted for over 80 years and are still doing the same thing there today. Let’s honor the Sebena family for maintaining this important cultural and historical landmark in Bozeman, The Western Café. Photographs: i Bozeman B3 Historic Building Survey, 2015. InteResources Planning, Inc. ii Perry McAdow is paralyzed some time prior to 1880 and has paralysis the remainder of his life. iii Bozeman B3 Historic Building Survey, 2015. InteResources Planning, Inc. iv 1900 Bozeman Census Record. v Ibid. vi Polk Directory Listings. vii Sanborn Map 1927/rev. 1943, sheet 16. viii The Bozeman Daily Chronicle. “Still Standing after all these Years; Western Café among Bozeman’s oldest structures.” January 8, 2015. Accessed at www.bozemandailychronicle.com on February 8, 2016. ix Bozeman Historic Resource Survey. 2008 Revised Addition. Renewable Technologies, Inc. From:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Phillipe Gonzalez Subject:Preservation Awards Application Date:Wednesday, March 21, 2018 4:31:04 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Historic Preservation Awards Application Date & Time:03/21/2018 4:30 AM Response #:6 Submitter ID:5702 IP address:172.24.96.111 Time to complete:55 min. , 19 sec. Survey Details Page 1 2018 Bozeman Historic Preservation Awards Official Nomination Form We encourage you to complete multiple forms to nominate numerous buildings, structures, individuals, companies, and projects throughout Bozeman that represent the ideals of historic preservation. Please complete the below form and provide a minimum of three and no more than ten representative photographs of the category for which you are submitting. The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will ask the owner for permission before using the images for publication purposes. Each image should be labeled a short description explaining the photo. Before, during and after photographs are especially helpful when reviewing nominations. Winners will be selected April 15, 2018 and notified shortly thereafter. Winners will be presented their awards during Historic Preservation month on May 19th, 2018 at 7pm located at the Story Mansion. Eligibility Project must be located within the City limits of Bozeman. Project must be complete. Project must be historic: having significance, intact historic physical integrity and least 50 years old. Criteria The Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation is used to evaluate and determine award winners. These standards can be located here:https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm Categories: 1. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Recognizes an exceptional effort in the preservation of a building or structure meeting the following criteria: Adheres to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation Enhances the character of the property Respects its context Maximizes the retention of distinctive features that make the building or structure significant Contributes to the building or structure’s continued use 2. PRESERVATION STEWARDSHIP: Recognizes groups, individuals, agencies, or businesses that have positively impacted the City of Bozeman by advancing the public’s appreciation, understanding, and involvement in historic preservation or the conservation of living tradition. 3. CONTINUED MAINTAINENCE: Recognizes an effort to actively preserve and maintain an historic building or structure for its continued use while respecting the building’s original character and its site. 4. RESTORATION/REHABILITATION: Recognizes a restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation project which meets high standards of preservation, and that respects and responds to Bozeman’s unique cultural history and heritage. 5. INFILL/NEW ADDITION: Recognizes new infill construction or additions to an historic building which respond to Bozeman’s architectural and cultural heritage, follows the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and preserves the integrity of the neighborhood. 6. ADAPTIVE REUSE: Recognizes an outstanding and creative example of adapting an existing building for a new use that respects the defining characteristics while transforming its purpose. 1.Suggested Award Category (check all that apply) [×] ADAPTIVE REUSE 2.Property Owner/ Nominee: Name:Bridger Builders Address:115 W. Kagy Suite L City:Bzn Zip:59715 Phone:587-8544 E-mail:jim@bridgerbuilders.com 3.Nominator (If Different From Owner) Name:Jim Syth Address:Not answered City:Not answered State:Not answered Zip:Not answered Phone:Not answered E-mail:Not answered 4.Property Nominated Property Name:The Willson Residences Address:300 West Main Date of Construction (if known): 7-15-15 through 6-30-17 5.Additional Project Contributors (architects, builders, etc.) Bridger Builders, 587-8544 CommaQ Architecture, Ben Lloyd, 585-1112 Lois Syth - design consultant, 596-7984 Courtney Kramer, City of Bzn, Historical administrator Jamie and Sam, Beaudette Engineering, 556-8600 Steve Johnson (along with the School Board) Bzn School district, 522-6042 6.Project Information Building History (if known and applicable): This used to be the East Willson School, also Gallatin Co. High School. The front of the building (north portion) was built in 1903. The south portion was built in 1913. Did this project utilize Federal or State tax credits? No 7. Please provide a brief description of the building or project, as well as its adaptive reuse or rehab (if applicable). Also provide the names and contact information of architects, contractors, designers, and other professionals involved in the project. If applying for the Preservation Stewardship Award, describe the group or individual’s relevant preservation activities. Explain why the building, project, or entity should be recognized for the selected award category. (350 words or less) Back in 1903, the heart and PRIDE of Bozeman was embodied by 5 spectacular buildings clustered in a park- like setting on Main Street. East Willson School stood in the center. The elaborate original Story mansion was to the west. Across the street to the north stood Gallatin County’s original stately brick courthouse. To the south loomed the original Irving School which was topped with an impressive spire. To the east was the towering Catholic Church. At a time when the streets of Bozeman were carved from dirt and the most common vehicles were horse-drawn carriages, these buildings made a profound statement of the PRIDE and CHARACTER of what Bozeman was, and could be! Over time, most of these buildings were torn down in the name of “progress” to meet the needs of the growing community. Only the Catholic Church and East Willson School survived. But after years of being vacant and left to deteriorate, East Willson was nearing the point of demolition just to remove it as a potentially dangerous liability to the Bozeman Schools. Jim, Lois and Grant Syth, of Bridger Builders, felt that the building was a treasure that needed to be saved to honor Bozeman's rich architectural legacy. However, to preserve East Willson they needed to repurpose this building from its institutional past, to a future as tasteful residential condominiums. Lois prepared a sketch of what the front elevation could become, Jim and Grant began the project's feasibility studies, and the wheels of "creative preservation" were put into motion. However, due to the degree of the building’s decay, and the necessity to bring the structure up to current seismic standards, the renovation became a MONUMENTAL UNDERTAKING! Bridger Builders worked with experts in the restoration of historic buildings, and then set about the job of gutting the building from the basement to the roof. Temporary reinforcement was built to stabilize the building while a new interior steel structure was built. The old building was then painstakingly attached to this new steel structure, resulting in sound building that meets today’s seismic standards. At the same time the foundation was rebuilt and hazardous asbestos and lead paint were mitigated. All this had to be done before any new construction could even be started! It would have been far easier and more cost effective just to tear the old building down and build a new “modern” building in its place. The renovation process always includes unforeseeable obstacles ... and true to form, this project was a far bigger undertaking than anyone could have anticipated. Even as estimates and schedules were exceeded, the Syths remained steadfastly committed to DOING THE RIGHT THING for the building, and to HONOR its historic character. The Syths sought to strike a balance between respecting history and delivering modern day conveniences in a timelessly tasteful package, which would ensure this building’s survival and long term relevance. It took all 3 of them pouring themselves into the project for 3+ years… but through their combined efforts Jim, Lois and Grant Syth transformed a dilapidated, crumbling building into something that Bozeman can once again be PROUD OF… a building that’s an artistic and timeless asset to Main Street, and an enhancement to the heart of Bozeman’s Cultural Center… a building that shows their respect and appreciation for the HERITAGE that formed the foundation for the gem that Bozeman is today… …because the Syths felt, “IT WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.” 8.Photographs Thank you for your interest in the BHPAB Preservation Awards. Contact Phillipe Gonzalez at (406) 582-2940 or pgonzalez@bozeman.net with any application or award ceremony questions. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System™. Please do not reply directly to this email.