Missoula in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Women's Club Art Building

University of Montana Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

1. Women's Club Art Building Marker

Inscription. Architects designing campus buildings between 1935 and 1939 were faced with a dilemma. Should they choose the Renaissance Revival style of most previous campus buildings or opt for the modern designs prevailing throughout the nation? In a compromise, three of the five buildings constructed during this phase allude to the previous style, but the Student Union and this building proudly illustrate the modern Art Deco architectural movement. Very simple in design, the building features a flat roof, windows framed in terra cotta, and a stepped parapet. Completed in 1937, the building was financed by the Woman’s Club of Missoula and the PWA. It originally served as a clubhouse and art building housing the first art museum in the inland Northwest. Later occupied by the Alumni Association, the building now accommodates Continuing Education and the Woman’s Club of Missoula.

Erected by Montana National Register Sign Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Montana National

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Register Sign Program series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 46° 51.547′ N, 113° 59.2′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. It is on Campus Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula MT 59812, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana

and in Glacier Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Women's Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Hall (about 300 feet away); The Heart of Campus (about 300 feet away); The Grand Griz (about 400 feet away); Nobel Laureate (about 400 feet away); Chemistry-Pharmacy Building (about 400 feet away); The Oval (about 500 feet away); Journalism Building (about 500 feet away). Touch

Women's Club Art Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019

2. Women's Club Art Building and Marker

for a list and map of all markers in Missoula.

More about this marker. This marker is located on the University of Montana campus. See https://www.campus-maps.com/umt/ for an interactive campus map.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.