Byron Vreeland

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Byron Vreeland
Born1844
Died1889
Nationality American
OccupationArchitect
Masonic Temple (R) and Palace Saloon (L), Bozeman, 1880 and 1883. 137 E Main - Bozeman Montana - 2013-07-09.jpg
Masonic Temple (R) and Palace Saloon (L), Bozeman, 1880 and 1883.
Emmanuel Church, Miles City, 1886. Emmanuel Episcopal Church.jpg
Emmanuel Church, Miles City, 1886.
E. H. Johnson House, Miles City, 1887. Harmon House.jpg
E. H. Johnson House, Miles City, 1887.
Barnett Building, Bozeman, 1889. 13 E Main - Bozeman Montana - 2013-07-09.jpg
Barnett Building, Bozeman, 1889.

Byron Vreeland (1844-1889) was an American architect practicing in Bozeman and Miles City, Montana, where he pioneered the profession.

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Life

Vreeland's early life and education are unknown, though he was trained as an architect. In the late 1870s he and his brother, builder Frank W. Vreeland, arrived in Bozeman. [1] The two brothers established the firm of B. & F. W. Vreeland, architects and builders. By 1882 Frank W. Vreeland had retired from the firm, and was replaced by Herman Kemna. Simultaneously with this event, Vreeland relocated to Miles City, then a boomtown. Vreeland & Kemna operated until 1887, when Vreeland returned to Bozeman and Kemna went to Helena. [2] He died in 1889.

At least two of Vreeland's works have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several others contribute to at least three listed historic districts.

Architectural works

B. & F. W. Vreeland, until 1882

Vreeland & Kemna, 1882-1887

Byron Vreeland, 1882-1889

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Walrond and Elizabeth Snell House NRHP Nomination. 2003.
  2. Kemna, Herman Residence NRHP Nomination. 1992.
  3. History of Montana, 1739-1885. 1885.
  4. New North-West (Deer Lodge, MT) 9 April 1880.
  5. 1 2 Jenks, Jim. A Guide to Historic Bozeman. 2007.
  6. Bon Ton Historic District NRHP Nomination. 1987.
  7. Smith, Phyllis. Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley: A History. 1996.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Main Street Historic District NRHP Nomination. 1989.
  9. Inland Architect and Builder July 1886: 104.
  10. 1 2 Carriage House Historic District NRHP Nomination. 1991.
  11. R.T. Barnett and Company Building NRHP Nomination. 1980