Lee M. Ford House

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Lee M. Ford House
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The house in 2013
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Location401 4th Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana
Coordinates 47°30′37″N111°18′00″W / 47.51028°N 111.30000°W / 47.51028; -111.30000 (Lee M. Ford House)
Arealess than one acre
Built1908 (1908)
Built byC. O. Jarl
Architect H. N. Black
Architectural stylePrairie School, American Craftsman
NRHP reference No. 90001215 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 10, 1990

The Lee M. Ford House is a historic house in Great Falls, Montana. It was designed in the Prairie School and American Craftsman styles by architect H. N. Black, and built by C. O. Jarl in 1908. [2] Ford was the son of Robert S. Ford, a pioneer cattleman, and his father built it for him. [2] Ford and architect Black were related. [2] The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 10, 1990. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 John D. Ellingsen (March 24, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lee M. Ford House". National Park Service . Retrieved January 22, 2020. With accompanying pictures