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Home My WebLink About428 N 7th Ave 2020 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD For the Montana National Register of Historic Places Program and State Antiquities Database Montana State Historic Preservation Office Montana Historical Society PO Box 201202, 1410 8th Ave Helena, MT 59620-1202 Property Address: 428 N 7TH AVE Historic Address (if applicable): City/Town: BOZEMAN Site Number: 027 (An historic district number may also apply.) County: GALLATIN Historic Name: Bozeman Granite Works Original Owner(s): Roy and Verna Ayres Current Ownership Private Public Current Property Name: Unknown Owner(s): 428 N 7th LLC Owner Address: 428 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715-3310 Phone: Legal Location PM: Montana Township: 02S Range: 05E NW¼ NE ¼ NE ¼ of Section: 12 Lot(s): N40' LOT 16 PLAT E-1 Block(s): 3 Addition: Violett Add (VIO) Year of Addition: 1941 USGS Quad Name: Bozeman Year: 1987 Historic Use: Commercial Current Use: Commercial Construction Date: 1949 Estimated Actual Original Location Moved Date Moved: UTM Reference www.nris.mt.gov NAD 27 or NAD 83(preferred) Zone: 12 Easting:496430.9 Northing:5058940.1 National Register of Historic Places NRHP Listing Date: Historic District: NRHP Eligible: Yes No *Property meets the City of Bozeman’s definition of an eligible property (see below). Date of this document: 2/7/2020 Form Prepared by: E. Sakariassen, S. Wells, Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc. with C. Alegria and C. Hendry, Extreme History Project Address: Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc., Bozeman, MT Daytime Phone: 406-219-3535 MT SHPO USE ONLY Eligible for NRHP: □ yes □ no Criteria: □ A □ B □ C □ D Date: Evaluator: Comments: MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 2 Architectural Description Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION Architectural Style: Other (specify) If Other, specify: Hip roof box Property Type: Commercial Specific Property Type: Bozeman Granite Works Architect: Fred Willson Architectural Firm/City/State: Fred Willson Architect/Bozeman/Montana Builder/Contractor: unknown Company/City/State: unknown Source of Information: n/a The property at 428 N. 7th Avenue consists of a single historical/architectural feature: a commercial structure built as a showroom for the monument construction firm operating from an adjacent residence. The brick building is wood-frame with a rectangular foot-print. The hipped roof of the front two-thirds of the building is covered with asphalt shingles. A flat-roofed addition at the rear is roofed in a material which could not be seen. The foundation is concrete. A long brick structure, the primary façade, faces west, and in it the primary entrance is centered and at grade. On the west façade the entry door is in a shallow recess flanked by display windows, which wrap around the west end of the north and south elevations. The windows appear original, and are suitable for the intended display purpose. On the south façade the large display windows are fixed picture windows, set low, and two additions are visible, the first marked by a slight change in the brick coursing. Glass block side-lites flank the doorway, which marks the beginning of the western- most addition. Two large twelve-lite windows are set in this section as well. The rear portion of the building is brick and flat-roofed, and is most likely an original garage which has been annexed to the expanding footprint of the building. This part is slightly taller than the rest of the structure. The east elevation contains a single garage bay which appears to contain the original garage door and an original six-lite window to the north. On the north elevation, there is a six-lite window, and two large display windows continue around the west façade. The building was built in 1949 to be used as a showroom for a monument construction operation, and was expanded to increase space for those operations. At some time in the subsequent decade the building was made longer, and at this time or at a later date the formerly detached garage at the rear of the property was joined to the main structure. The yard surrounding the building is covered in concrete to allow greater display opportunities. Painted portions of the building are weathered and in need of maintenance. The property is in good condition overall. MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 3 History of Property Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 HISTORY OF PROPERTY Prior to construction of the building at 428 N 7th Ave. this property was originally purchased and owned by William Beall. It was later platted as The Violett Addition by Lena E. Border, Harvey E. Murdock, and Ina I. Murdock on May 12, 1941. Lena Border was born on September 6, 1873 to Sam and Mary Bostwick, near Springhill, MT. On August 12, 1883, Lena married Henry Border and they lived on a farm outside of Bozeman for ten years, after which they moved into Bozeman where they lived until Henry’s death in 1929. Lena Border was a member of the Bozeman Rebekah Lodge (Bozeman Daily Chronicle 1941). After the death of her husband, Lena lived with her daughter, Dr. Leila Fishleigh, in Portland OR. Lena died in August 1941 and is buried next to Henry in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, MT (Findagrave.com 2004). Harvey Murdock was born in Ohio, and Ina (Brown) Murdock was born in South Dakota. The couple married in 1907 and came to Montana in 1914. Harvey taught at Montana State College (MSC) - which later became Montana State University in 1965 - from 1914 until he retired in 1943. Harvey died in July 1956 and Ina died in 1972 (The Billings Gazette 18 July 1956). They are buried together in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, MT (Findagrave.com 2004). This commercial structure was built in approximately 1950 to be used as the Bozeman Granite Works showroom. Fred Willson, a noted local architect, designed the building in 1948 at the request of Roy and Verna Ayres, the original owners. The architectural drawings of the building are in Montana State University (MSU) Special Collections and Archives, at the MSU Library. In the 1950s, an additional workspace was built onto the rear of the building for monument construction. The original building was built as a showroom; originally all the monument construction occurred at a shop in Livingston, MT. After the addition was constructed, monument construction was moved to Bozeman, MT (Tom Olson, personal communication 2019). Roy Ayres was born in Butler, MO to Daniel and Mollie Ayres on April 9, 1899. He attended the University of Montana in Missoula, MT. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Baghdad Shrine Temple. Roy and Verna (née Mecum) were married on July 30, 1924 in Douglas, Wyoming (The Billings Gazette 16 Jan 1986). Roy and Verna moved to Bozeman in 1926 and started Bozeman Granite Works. Roy and Verna owned and operated Bozeman Granite Works until 1970. Roy and Verna are buried together in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, MT (Findagrave.com 2004). Roy and Verna Ayres owned Bozeman Granite Works in 1950 when the building was built. In 1970, they sold the building and the business to Jacob Hauf, Jr. Jacob “Jake” Hauf was born on January 13, 1919 to Jacob and Katerine (Bauer) Hauf in Nisland, South Dakota. After moving to Bozeman, Jake purchased Bozeman Granite Works. He was good at this work and enjoyed it, until he and his wife moved to San Antonio, Texas in 1977. Jake died on March 9, 2005 and is buried in Sheridan, WY (Findagrave, 2004; Missoulian 22 March 2005). Barbara Judith (Edwards) Hauf was born on November 27, 1926 to Lee Nichols Edwards and Blanche Rosamond (Burdan) Edwards in Forsyth, MT. She met Jacob “Jake” Hauf when he worked as an orderly at the Neuropsychiatric Veterans Hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming. Barbara “Judy” and Jake were married on June 5, 1946, and moved to his farm outside of Ranchester, Wyoming. Judy and Jake moved to Bozeman in approximately 1960 for Barbara to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 1961 and a master's degree in nursing in 1962 at MSC (later known as Montana State University). From 1962 through 1977 Barbara was a member of the MSU College of Nursing faculty in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Barbara died on July 7, 2017 and is buried in Sheridan, WY (Missoulian 5 July 2017). Jacob and Barbara Hauf sold the building and the business to Gerhmann and Betty Jean Reinhard on October 1, 1974. Gerhmann “Gary” Reinhard was born on May 23, 1939 in Callaway, NE to John and Maxine Reinhard. He finished high school in Potter, NE while living and assisting the Herboldsheimer family, who were distant relatives, with farm duties. Gary met his future wife, Betty Jean Madden during high school in Potter, NE. Gary and Betty Jean were married on November 8, 1959. Gary was drafted into, and served in, the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963 (Legacy.com 2019). Gary, Betty Jean, and their young family moved to Bozeman in 1972 where Gary worked in financial security. Gary Reinhard died on June 2, 2010 in Bozeman, MT. Betty Jean Reinhard was born on August 13, 1940 to Howard James and Nora Emma Madden of Potter, NE. Betty Jean died on July 21, 2016 in Bozeman, MT (Dokkennelson.com 2003-2019). MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 4 History of Property Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 The Reinhards sold the property to Charles A. and Gail V. Moyneaux on January 11, 1978. Charles and Gail Moyneaux sold the property to Thomas M. Olson on May 11, 1998. Thomas Olson is the current owner of the property as of 2019, and still operates Bozeman Granite Works out of the property. Table 1. Chain of Title, 428 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman, Montana. Grantor Grantee Date of Instrument Type of Instrument Property Description/Comments Reference United States of America William J. Beall 1 May 1871 Patent N ½ of NE ¼ Section 12, T2S R5E D: 2/373 William J. and Rosa V. Beall Benjamin P. Barker 14 July 1880 Warranty Deed Part of NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 12, T2S R5E (20 acres) D: 1/370 Benjamin P. Barker Rosa V. Beall 14 July 1880 Warranty Deed Same D: 1/374 William J. and Rosa Beall Henry I. Border 3 March 1898 Deed Part of NE ¼ NE ¼ Section 12, T2S R5E D: 24/410 Sam I. and Bertina C. Border, Mary Cloninger, Thirza Bair, Leila B. Fishleigh Lena E. Border 24 August 1931 Deed Part of NE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 12, T2S R5E D: 76/76 Lena E. Border Harry Van Dyken 20 June 1941 Warranty Deed Lots 3, 4, 15, 16, Block 3 and Lots 3, 4, 15, 16, Block 4, Violett Addition D: 85/148 Harry and Lavina Van Dyken Daniel F. Kilbride and Keith Gastineau 25 March 1946 Warranty Deed Lots 3, 4, 15, 16, Block 3, Violett Addition D: 93/148 Keith and Emilie L. Gastineau and Daniel F. and Josephine Kilbride Roy R. and Verna H. Ayres 12 December 1946 Warranty Deed Lots 3, 4, 15, 16, Block 3, Violett Addition D: 96/341 Roy R. and Verna H. Ayres Jacob Hauf Jr. 15 January 1970 Warranty Deed N 40’ Lot 16, Block 3, Violett Addition D: Film 26/925 Jacob Hauf Jr. and Barbara Hauf Gerhmann J. and Betty Jean Reinhard 1 October 1974 Warranty Deed Same D: Film 149/1401 Gerhmann J. and Betty Jean Reinhard Charles A. and Gail V. Moyneaux 11 January 1978 Warranty Deed Same D: Film 149/1402 Charles A. and Gail V. Molyneaux Bozeman Granite Works 16 November 1994 Warranty Deed Same D: Film 149/1454 Bozeman Granite Works Thomas M. Olson 10 June 1996 Warranty Deed Same D: Film 163/4284 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 5 History of Property Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 Table 1. Chain of Title, 428 N. 7th Ave, Bozeman, Montana. Grantor Grantee Date of Instrument Type of Instrument Property Description/Comments Reference Thomas M. Olson Thomas M. and Tammy P. Olson, Trustees of Olson Living Trust 11 May 1998 Warranty Deed Same D: Film 186/285 and Film 196/1343 Thomas M. and Tammy P. Olson, Trustees of Olson Living Trust 428 N 7TH LLC 22 December 2004 Quit Claim Deed Same D: #2174558 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 6 Information Sources/Bibliography Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 INFORMATION SOURCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY The Billings Gazette. [Billings, Montana] 1956 “Rites Set Today for Ex-Instructor." July 18. Billings, Montana. Electronic document, https://www.newspapers.com/image/409515644/?terms=Harvey%2BMurdock, accessed November 1, 2019. 1986 “Roy Robert Ayres.” 16 January. Billings, Montana. Electronic document, https://www.newspapers.com/image/413456606/?article=39c2c12f-a25d-4756-93ab- b90e13b51d98&focus=0.64696854,0.42207265,0.79725236,0.5842184&xid=2378&_ga=2.108095685.692200436.1573498328- 51480127.1566255182, accessed November 12, 2019. Bozeman Daily Chronicle [Bozeman, Montana] 1941 “Mrs. Border Passes Away from Stroke.” Bozeman, Montana. Dokkennelson.com 2003-2019 Betty Reinhard. Electronic document, https://dokkennelson.com/obits/page.php?obit_id=2540&nomobi=true, accessed November 21, 2019. Find A Grave 2004 Jacob Hauf, Jr. (3 Jan 1919 – 9 March 2005). Electronic document, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49286472/jacob- hauf, accessed November 6, 2019. 2004 Roy R. Ayres (9 April 1899 – 14 Jan 1986) Electronic document, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71450464, accessed November 12, 2019. 2004 Verna Helen Mecum Ayres (14 Jul 1904 – 19 May 1995) Electronic document, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71450505/verna-helen-ayres, accessed November 12, 2019. 2004 Harvey Murdock. (Unknown – 1956). Electronic document, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51340066/harvey-e_- murdock, accessed October 13, 2019. Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder 1864-2019 Gallatin County Deeds. Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder, Bozeman, Montana. Gallatin County Tribune [Bozeman, Montana] 1983 “Bozeman Granite Does Artistic Engraving.” March. Bozeman, Montana. Legacy.com 2019 Germann Reinhard. Germann J. “Gary” Reinhard. Bozeman, Montana 1939-2010. Electronic document, https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/gerhmann-reinhard-obituary?pid=143422635, accessed November 21, 2019. The Missoulian [Missoula, Montana] 2005 “Jacob Hauf.” 22 March. Missoula, Montana. Electronic document, https://missoulian.com/news/local/obituaries/tuesday- march-jacob-hauf-lester-william-smith-cherry-owens-cora/article_2fc785bc-cca2-5cda-832d-d68999b31db6.html, accessed November 6, 2019. The Missoulian [Missoula, Montana] 2017 “Barbara Judith (Edwards) Hauf.” 12 July. Missoula, Montana. Electronic Document, https://missoulian.com/news/local/obituaries/barbara-judith-edwards-hauf/article_2ed55433-8774-5910-b86e-91d15fbeec5c.html, accessed November 6, 2019. Montana State Library. Montana Cadastral records online, http://svc.mt.gov/msl/mtcadastral, accessed 2/07/2020. Renewable Technologies, Inc. [RTI] 2008 Bozeman Historic Resources Survey, revised ed. Prepared for Planning Department, City of Bozeman, Bozeman, Montana. Electronic document, https://www.bozeman.net/home/showdocument?id=5645, accessed 3/31/2020. MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 7 Statement of Significance Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES NRHP Listing Date: NRHP Eligibility: Yes No Individually Contributing to Historic District Noncontributing to Historic District NRHP Criteria: A B C D Area of Significance: Period of Significance: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The property has not been previously surveyed. It is in good condition overall, and Metcalf finds that it retains sufficient integrity to convey historic character. Sec. 38.700 of the Bozeman Municipal Code defines an eligible property as one that meets the criteria for inclusion in the NRHP or State Register either 1) individually or 2) as a contributing building to an existing or potential historic district. This site has been evaluated against the NRHP Criteria and has been determined to lack individual significance under Criterion A, B, C, and D. The site is not located within an existing historic district; however, it should be considered eligible/contributing to a potential district composed of similar structures observed in the vicinity. The site retains sufficient integrity to convey its association with the Postwar Expansion Phase of Bozeman’s development (RTI 2008). It is representative of the earliest expressions of what is now considered Minimal Traditional housing, as it was seen throughout central Bozeman. Metcalf recommends further research be conducted regarding Bozeman’s 1941 Violett Addition in order to evaluate district potential. MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 8 Integrity Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 INTEGRITY (location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, association) The site is in good condition, overall. Aspects of integrity, setting, workmanship, feeling and association are undiminished. Deferred maintenance is visible in failing paint and unaddressed dry rot around the display windows, and in cracked mortar joints in the east, flat-roofed section, affecting the integrity of materials. The addition to the original west end and the subsequent annexation of a formerly detached garage, affect the integrity of design. However, Metcalf finds it retains sufficient integrity to convey its historic character. MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 9 Photographs Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 Feature # 1 Facing: NE Description: Property 27. Oblique view (Image #1-0063, 10/16/2019. EAS). Feature # 1 Facing: NW Description: Property 027. Oblique view from alley (Image #1-0071, 10/16/2019. EAS). MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 10 Site Map Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027 MONTANA HISTORIC PROPERTY RECORD PAGE 11 Topographic Map Property Name: 428 N 7TH AVE Site Number: 027