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 Joseph Dixon Residence - Missoula, MT Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 46° 52.337 W 113° 59.393
12T E 272157 N 5195312
This impressive Neo-classical building was the home of Caroline Worden, daughter of Missoula founder Frank Worden, and Joseph Dixon, Governor of Montana from 1921 to 1925 and later Assistant Secretary of the Interior from 1929 to 1933.
Waymark Code: WMN033
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2014
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Joseph Dixon Residence
Missoula architect A. J. Gibson designed this grand Neo-classical style landmark for progressive politician Joseph Dixon. Dixon married Caroline Worden, daughter of Missoula founder Frank Worden, in 1896 and the couple made their home here. Dixon rose from Missoula County attorney (1893-1895) and Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign manager (1912) to Governor of Montana (1921-1925) and Assistant Secretary of the Interior (1929-1933). The home, originally a one-story house, was remodeled between 1912 and 1921. A Palladian window and classical details including dentils, modillions, and an ornamental frieze embellish the façade. The monumental portico, richly ornamented with full-height Corinthian columns, shares similarities with the Neo-classical style Missoula County Courthouse, also designed by Gibson. In 1915, Dixon petitioned the city to create the East Pine Street divided boulevard, thus leaving an indelible mark on the neighborhood. The Knights of Columbus purchased the home for use as a hall in 1946. The Chalice of Repose Project, St. Patrick Hospital, and McCue Construction, in partnership with the Knights of Columbus, began cooperative rehabilitation of the building in 1999.
From the NRHP Plaque
Describe the area and history:
The two-story hip roof residence was built in two stages, first floor between 1891-1902 and the second flor between 1912-1921. Its dominating Neo-classical feature is the massive two-story portico with pedimented gable with modillions and dentils, supported by four fluted Corinthian columns and Corinthian capitals. The front door features a molded cornice, ornamental architrave, and paneled columns on each side. A Palladian-style window is located on the second floor above the door.
Reference: East Pine Historic District, Section 7, Page 4
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