Deer Lodge in Powell County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

1931 Administration Building

Old Montana Prison

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2013

1. 1931 Administration Building Marker

Inscription. This administration building was the heart of security and prison operations. Here new prisoners were admitted, inmates received visitors, and departing prisoners were counseled about outside employment. The main floor contained the offices of the deputy warden, chaplain, teachers, social workers, and psychiatrists. It also housed essential services such as the infirmary, laundry room and mail room.

The basement originally held the dining room, kitchen, and bakery. In 1959, a new dining hall and kitchen were constructed and the basement of the administration building was remodeled to accommodate showers, a dormitory and a chapel.

Erected by Old Montana Prison Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 46° 23.556′ N, 112° 44.158′ W. Marker is in Deer Lodge, Montana, in Powell County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Business U.S. 90) and Texas Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the Old Montana Prison Museum grounds, just inside the main front gate, directly in front of the subject building, just left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1106 Main Street, Deer Lodge MT 59722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. 1870-1931 Federal Building (here, next to this marker); 1959 Riot (here, next to this marker); 1896 Cell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of George Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); 1912 Cell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Siberia East (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Montana Prison (about 300 feet away); 1909 Last Spike Monument (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deer Lodge.

More about this marker. Marker is a large, laser-printed metal plaque, mounted horizontally on a waist-high post.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Old Montana Prison

1931 Administration Building (<i>front entrance; view from near marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2013

2. 1931 Administration Building (front entrance; view from near marker)

1931 Administration Building (<i>front/east side; view from near marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2013

3. 1931 Administration Building (front/east side; view from near marker)

1931 Administration Building (<i>back/west side</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2013

4. 1931 Administration Building (back/west side)

1931 Administration Building (<i>southwest corner; 1912 Cell House in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2013

5. 1931 Administration Building (southwest corner; 1912 Cell House in background)

1931 Administration Building (<i>southeast corner; marker just beyond right edge of image</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 10, 2013

6. 1931 Administration Building (southeast corner; marker just beyond right edge of image)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.