Lewistown in Fergus County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

108 Hawthorne Avenue

Judith Place Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2019

1. 108 Hawthorne Avenue Marker

Inscription. The Empire Land Company constructed many of Judith Place’s most fashionable residences, including this one- and-one-half-story Craftsman style home circa 1914. Reflecting the Progressive Era’s emphasis on efficiency, the company adopted the relatively new “systems approach” to building, which used standard-sized studs and joists to expedite construction. Advertising themselves as “Lewistown’s Home Builders,” the Empire Land Company promised to “furnish plans, use first class materials and guarantee workmanship.” Despite its commitment to standardization, the company varied details to give each home an individual flare. In the case of this house, a full- length porch tucked under the upper attic story, exposed rafter tails, a W-truss tracery, and decorative barge boards distinguish the exterior. Attorney W. R. Kirk briefly owned the home before selling it in 1916 to Charles and Daisy McClave. The McClaves lived here with their two children, a maid, and Daisy’s mother through the early 1920s. The now defunct town of McClave was named for Charles, who served as president and manager of Montana

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Flour Mills. His company’s slogan, “It’s the wheat,” reflected his connection to area farms.

Erected by The Montana National Register Sign Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 47° 4.26′ N, 109° 25.026′ W. Marker is in Lewistown, Montana, in Fergus County. It is on Hawthorne Avenue near East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Hawthorne Avenue, Lewistown MT 59457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically entral Montana in Russell Country. It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

108 Hawthorne Avenue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2019

2. 108 Hawthorne Avenue and Marker

The marker is on the porch.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 240 mm Howitzer M1 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); LGM-30A Minuteman I (about 600 feet away); Statue of Liberty (about 700 feet away); Viet Nam Service Appreciation Memorial (about 700 feet away); Lewistown Mercantile Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Knerr-Tubb Block / Armory Hall (approx. half a mile away); Hopkins Grocery (approx. half a mile away); Saint Leo's Catholic Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewistown.

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 287 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.