Missoula in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
425 Connell
University Area Historic District
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
1. 425 Connell Marker
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425 Connell. University Area Historic District. Insurance agent George F. Gould and his wife, Susie, purchased this lot from the South Missoula Land Company in 1913. The deed stipulated that a dwelling worth at least $3,000 be constructed on the premises within fifteen years. The Goulds, however, settled in Bozeman and sold the lot in 1921 to Will H. Clark, assistant cashier of the Western Montana National Bank. Clark promptly built this residence in accordance with the building clause. Subsequent owners were Clara and Eldon Myrick, Lolo National Forest supervisor, and later Bernice and Henry Viche, regional air officer with the U.S. Forest Service. A classic Craftsman bungalow, design elements include tapered columns, wide eaves, exposed rafter ends, and charming three-over-one Chicago style windows. The Craftsman style promoted family living through quality, affordable housing, and economy of space, beautifully expressed in this homes interior. Built-in bookcases and a storage bench of rich finished oak flank a brick fireplace in the living room. Built-in chests divide the living and dining rooms, and a built-in dining room bench provides extra seating. Original light fixtures and crown molding add to the 1920s ambiance.
Insurance agent George F. Gould and his wife, Susie, purchased this lot from the South Missoula Land Company in 1913. The deed stipulated that a dwelling worth at least $3,000 be constructed on the premises within fifteen years. The Goulds, however, settled in Bozeman and sold the lot in 1921 to Will H. Clark, assistant cashier of the Western Montana National Bank. Clark promptly built this residence in accordance with the building clause. Subsequent owners were Clara and Eldon Myrick, Lolo National Forest supervisor, and later Bernice and Henry Viche, regional air officer with the U.S. Forest Service. A classic Craftsman bungalow, design elements include tapered columns, wide eaves, exposed rafter ends, and charming three-over-one Chicago style windows. The Craftsman style promoted family living through quality, affordable housing, and economy of space, beautifully expressed in this homes interior. Built-in bookcases and a storage bench of rich finished oak flank a brick fireplace in the living room. Built-in chests divide the living and dining rooms, and a built-in dining room bench provides extra seating. Original
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light fixtures and crown molding add to the 1920s ambiance.
Erected by Montana National Register Sign Program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 46° 51.715′ N, 113° 59.495′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. It is on Connell Avenue near Helen Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 424 Connell Avenue, Reno NV 89501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana and in Glacier Country. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 415 Connell Avenue (within shouting
Also see . . . What Is Craftsman Style? -- Hunker. You can tell if a house is a craftsman or not from the very first glance. Typically built from stone, brick, and real wood, craftsman style houses are most well-known for their low-pitched overhanging roofs and column-heavy front porches. Other architectural elements like exposed wood beams, dormers, and a front porch gable are all distinct elements unique to craftsman style houses. These homes, which are also commonly referred to as bungalows, are all about the details.(Submitted on January 7, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
