HomeMy WebLinkAboutStory Mansion First Friday (1)Friends of the Story Mansion
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
First Nelson Story House c.1868
E Babcock St
S Tracy Ave
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
T. Byron Story
Nelson Story Family c.1880
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Nelson Story Mansion c.1888
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
T. Byron Story
T. Byron Story Family c.1910
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
The Story Mansion 1910
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
SAE Purchases Mansion c.1922
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
SAE at Montana State College 1926
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
SAE at Montana State College 1927
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
SAE at Montana State College 1927
Max Worthington
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The Bozeman Historic Preservation Advisory Board
MSU Yearbook 1977
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Facing a grim future in early 2000’s… in 2003, purchased by the City of Bozeman.
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Once they’re gone…the alternative…
Chambers Residence
Sigma Chi Fraternity
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Once they’re gone…
What we’ve lost…
Nelson Story Residence
Sigma Chi Fraternity
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Why save the mansion?
Purchased By the City in 2003
Landmark status
Best buy ever made
SAT largest ever
National acclaim
Anchors historic district
Economic stimulus—heritage tourism
Enhance property values and tax base
Connects with Main St, MSU, Museum of the Rockies
Educational & cultural use
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2003
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Architectural Assessment
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Architectural Assessment
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Mansion Total:
11,410 Square Feet
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Carriage House Total:
4,680 Square Feet
Mansion Total:
11,410 Square Feet
Total Building Area:
16,090 Square Feet
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2004
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2005
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2008
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2008
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2017
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An exterior renovation brought the grounds to life
a neighborhood picnic in 2006
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Friends of the Story formed December 2008
Our Vision
Support keeping mansion in public ownership and use
Symbolic and actual link between community and university
Historic setting for a variety of community & private events
Gracious venue for conferences and meetings
Central role in burgeoning regional heritage tourism industry
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Who We Are: The Mission
The Mission of the Friends is to preserve the Story Mansion property, a national treasure recognized by the U.S. Department of Interior. Friends of the Story Mansion is committed to
the stewardship and development of this historic landmark through its renovation and re-use, capitalizing on the economic vitality it will generate while protecting Bozeman’s heritage
and unique identity.
Board of Directors and membership
Act as public face of Mansion
Coordinate with City of
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The Story Mansion Today
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