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

Steiger Apartments

This Property Contributes to the East Pine Street Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 21, 2019

1. Steiger Apartments Marker

Inscription. Classical details add character and prestige to this brick apartment building constructed by Joseph Steiger in 1903. First-story windows with gentle arches soften the strict classical symmetry while eaves trimmed in dentils and a grand entry porch supported by Doric columns create a stunning façade. Joseph Steiger died soon after the building was completed but his wife, Theresa, lived here with her young son, managing the building until about 1917. In 1910, the federal census records thirteen additional roomers in the building besides Theresa’s own household and that of her primary tenant family. Five of the occupants were engaged in the booming railroad industry that promised Missoula’s permanence; others were employed in ancillary businesses providing laundry, restaurant, retail, and livery services. This neighborhood landmark, representative of the heady time when Missoula gained status as a center of commerce and trade, continues to serve as apartments.

Erected by Montana National Register Sign Program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce

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• Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 52.284′ N, 113° 59.294′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. It is on East Pine Street near Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 427 East Pine Street, Missoula MT 59802, 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: Draper Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Francis L. Worden Residence (about 400 feet away); Joseph Dixon Residence (about 500 feet away); Reid Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Building & United States Post Office

Steiger Apartments and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 21, 2019

2. Steiger Apartments and Marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Labor Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Missoula Laundry Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Newton Residence and Shop (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Missoula.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.