Bozeman in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Charles S. Hartman Residence
Bon Ton Historic District
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2021
1. Charles S. Hartman Residence Marker
Inscription.
Charles S. Hartman Residence. Bon Ton Historic District. Attorney Charles S. Hartman deserves a prominent place among Bozemans early residents. He opened a law practice in 1884 and with his wife Mollie built this home in 1886. Hartman carved a stellar career that included serving as a delegate to the 1889 Montana State Constitutional Convention, as U.S. Representative from 1893 to 1899, and as minister to Ecuador appointed by Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1922. Hartman began his political career as a Republican, and then supported William Jennings Bryan as a Silver Republican before switching parties and serving as a delegate to the 1900 Democratic National Convention. The Hartmans Folk Victorian style home speaks to the later nineteenth century. Taking inspiration from the popular Queen Anne style, the asymmetrical floor plan originally included an open porch on the Willson approach. The ghost marks of this feature are still visible on the brick faηade. Imbricated shingles in the upper gable ends complement the brick while the tall, narrow, gently arched windows are typical of the period. The original front entry retains its overhead transom and etched glass side panels.
Attorney Charles S. Hartman deserves a prominent place among Bozemans early residents. He opened a law practice in 1884 and with his wife Mollie built this home in 1886. Hartman carved a stellar career that included serving as a delegate to the 1889 Montana State Constitutional Convention, as U.S. Representative from 1893 to 1899, and as minister to Ecuador appointed by Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1922. Hartman began his political career as a Republican, and then supported William Jennings Bryan as a Silver Republican before switching parties and serving as a delegate to the 1900 Democratic National Convention. The Hartmans Folk Victorian style home speaks to the later nineteenth century. Taking inspiration from the popular Queen Anne style, the asymmetrical floor plan originally included an open porch on the Willson approach. The ghost marks of this feature are still visible on the brick faηade. Imbricated shingles in the upper gable ends complement the brick while the tall, narrow, gently arched windows are typical of the period. The original front entry retains its overhead transom and etched glass side panels.
Location. 45° 40.352′ N, 111° 2.338′ W. Marker is in Bozeman, Montana, in Gallatin County. It can be reached from South Willson Avenue near West Alderson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 619 South Willson Avenue, Bozeman MT 59715, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Montana’s Yellowstone 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: 610 South Willson Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
