Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Dean Rental Property
East Side Historic District
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020
1. Dean Rental Property Marker
Alonzo J. Dean turned to real estate investment after his retirement as longtime manager of Kalispell’s J.C. Penney store in 1927. In 1928, Dean purchased the elegant Charles Conrad stable complex that originally stood on Woodland Avenue. The barn and carriage house were divided into five sections and the pieces moved to different locations. Kalispell architect Fred Brinkman brought about the transformation of each from stable to home. A steep gabled roof, half timbering, arcaded wing, and arched entry are classic Tudor style elements Brinkman employed in the remodeling. Although no longer associated with the Conrad Estate, the home is an excellent example of adaptive reuse during the neighborhood’s historic period. It is also significant for its association with A. J. Dean, whose real estate development during the late 1920s served as impetus for further residential construction. Now a private residence, current owners have meticulously restored the original architectural features both inside and outside.
Erected by Montana Historical Society.
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Location. 48° 11.975′ N, 114° 18.368′ W. Marker is in Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead County. It is on 5th Avenue East near East Center Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 5th Avenue East, Kalispell MT 59901, 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: Grant/Clifford House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Alexander D. MacDonald Residence (about 600 feet away); Nathan Rental Property (about 600 feet away); Driscoll House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020
2. Dean Rental Property and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
