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Legal Description:Park Lots west l0' of 7, all 8-11 . Block 32 —
Address: 616 West Story
Ownership: name: Charles Rinker - - -
Private address: Roll p 60 Frame# OA-1
Public 616 West Story__
GH Historic Name: Unknown
Common Name: Unknown
1932 ❑ estimated
Date of Construction: G documented
'"� ' ► r-' � 4.� � Architect* Fred F. Willson
Unknown
Builder
�" "` ►' I James R. Chambers
Original Owner
l Original Use:
Residence -
Present Use: Residence
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❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
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•�l ) ❑ tax cards ❑ obituaries
❑ building permit ❑ biographies
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Sanborn maps—dates- _ 1927 — - —
i —+ Bibliography:
.4 ' ' Department of Sanitation
_ Sewer-water permit, 1915, James R. Chambers
Dicke R'soIv DIC1;4�7JO-11;6 '
Loca',ion map or owiamy plea...,,. V V
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structurelsite,then contrast and comparethat with it's original appearance,
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials. Discuss significant architectural features.
This two-story single-family residence has a rectangular plan with-projections
including a projected front entrance with rusticated flanking pilasters and
an oak paneled door with leaded stained glass panes. Above the entrance is
a flush balcony with a paneled french door and decorative iron railing.
Windows are casement with louvered shutters and curved segmental brick arches
over the lintels. The brick construction is built in a running bond pattern
(American bond) and sits on a concrete foundation. The hipped roof is
covered with cedar shingles and features dormers and a large brick chimney
with two decorative spiral ceramic flues. The attached garage has been
remodeled into bedrooms.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,andlor historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
This property is significant because this residence is associated with a
person important in Bozeman history, Fred F. Willson. Son of General Lester
Willson, an early Bozeman resident, Willson was born in 1877 in Bozeman.
He attended Columbia University in architecture and studied two years abroad.
He first practiced with C.S. Haire in Helena. In his large Bozeman practice
from 1910-1956, he designed many public commercial and residential buildings.
Willson designed this house for James R. Chambers from Fisher Department
Store.
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This structure is potentially eligible for the National Register because
of its historical associations and because of its architectural significance.
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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 1AMES R. i trONALD ARCHITECTS Acreage:
Address: P 0 BOX 8163 USGS Quad:, f
Date: MISSOULA, MONTANA 59807 UTM's
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