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. Attorney Charles S. Hartman deserves a prominent place among Bozeman’s 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 façade. 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.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

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 Rupert’s 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);

Charles S. Hartman Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2021

2. Charles S. Hartman Residence and Marker

Burr Fisher House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mendenhall Residence (about 400 feet away); Robert A. Cooley (about 600 feet away); Byron Story Mansion (about 700 feet away); Susan Kirk Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alcoa-Lewis Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bozeman.

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 168 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.