Lewistown in Fergus County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Knerr-Tubb Block / Armory Hall
Lewistown Central Business Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 17, 2019
1. Knerr-Tubb Block / Armory Hall Marker
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Knerr-Tubb Block, also, Armory Hall. Lewistown Central Business Historic District. Rubble stone construction with brick veneer became Main Street’s preferred design after 1909. The elegant façade of this business block is an early example of the newer style, constructed before 1911 when locally produced bricks became available. Ground-floor businesses offered food and libation at the Montana Buffet or pool and billiards next door at Spring and Eldred’s. Upstairs, dance enthusiasts “tripped the light fantastic” at charity and dress balls, weekly dances, and dance classes. In 1914, Professor Oswald of Seattle taught the latest steps like the Hesitation Waltz and the tango. The exaggerated height, arched windows, and decorative sheet metal cornice of the upper floor appear today as they did in 1909.
Rubble stone construction with brick veneer became Main Street’s preferred design after 1909. The elegant façade of this business block is an early example of the newer style, constructed before 1911 when locally produced bricks became available. Ground-floor businesses offered food and libation at the Montana Buffet or pool and billiards next door at Spring and Eldred’s. Upstairs, dance enthusiasts “tripped the light fantastic” at charity and dress balls, weekly dances, and dance classes. In 1914, Professor Oswald of Seattle taught the latest steps like the Hesitation Waltz and the tango. The exaggerated height, arched windows, and decorative sheet metal cornice of the upper floor appear today as they did in 1909.
Erected by The Montana National Register Sign Program.
Location. 47° 3.995′ N, 109° 25.468′ W. Marker is in Lewistown, Montana, in Fergus County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 87) near 1st Avenue North, on the
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right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 West Main Street, Lewistown MT 59457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
