Bozeman in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Peterson House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2021

1. Peterson House Marker

Inscription. As Bozeman made its bid for state capital, the construction of fashionable homes and buildings contributed to the town’s promotional efforts. Economic depression in 1893 and designation of Helena as state capital in 1894 tempered the boomtown enthusiasm of the previous decade. Few homes and buildings were constructed during this period of economic difficulty. One exception is this modest cottage built circa 1895 for laborer James Peterson. A native of Denmark, Peterson came to the United States in 1876, settled in Bozeman in 1882 and married at the age of 42. He brought his bride, Katie, to this house where the couple lived until they moved to Grant’s Pass, Oregon, circa 1902. Lafayette Fuller and his wife, the former Mrs. Grace Winters, then purchased the residence. The couple made their home here until Fuller’s death in 1934.The enterprising Fuller worked his way from employment as a teamster with S. C. Kenyon in 1902 to proprietor of the Bozeman Transfer Company by 1916. During Prohibition, the Fullers operated the O.K. Pastime, a soft drink establishment on Main Street. The Queen Anne style cottage is typical of modest

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workers’ housing built during the Victorian era. The original L-shape had been modified by 1912, filling in the “L, ” expanding the rear, and adding a back corner porch. Diamond-cut shingles in the gables, irregular front entries, squared porch posts with decorative support brackets, and arched windows are characteristic of the Queen Anne style.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

Location. 45° 40.924′ N, 111° 1.705′ W. Marker is in Bozeman, Montana, in Gallatin County. It is on North Wallace Avenue near East Davis Street when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 North Wallace 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,

Peterson House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2021

2. Peterson House and Marker

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: Apollo J. Busch House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bohart House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bozeman Hotel Annex (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Bozeman (approx. ¼ mile away); Bozeman Comes of Age (approx. ¼ mile away); Electric Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nelson Story, Sr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lindley Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bozeman.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.