Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Driscoll House

East Side Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020

1. Driscoll House Marker

Inscription. Kalispell architect Fred Brinkman added character to the town’s built environment, designing everything from modest dwellings to grand residences and civic buildings. He wrote that “… man has built his hopes, dreams and ideals into the structures which he has created…” This gracious French Eclectic style home, unique to the neighborhood, readily demonstrates Brinkman’s indelible influence. Maurice Driscoll had the home built in 1941 as a wedding present for his wife, Mary. Driscoll, the son of Kalispell lumberman Michael Driscoll, was cashier at the First National Bank. The captivating residence is a late addition to this historic district, which spans the period from 1892 to 1941. Stylistic elements include a steeply pitched hipped roof, arched through-the-cornice dormers, and a massive chimney. Mature landscaping, a central circular window, balustraded garage, and front entry with leaded and beveled glass embellish the storybook appearance of this neighborhood landmark.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture

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• Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 48° 11.837′ N, 114° 18.274′ W. Marker is in Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead County. It is on 3rd Street East near 5th Avenue East, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 3rd Street 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: Brintnall House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Donovan House (about 300 feet away); Weberg House (about 300 feet away); Morgan House (about 300 feet away);

Driscoll House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020

2. Driscoll House and Marker

Marker to the left of the entrance.

Nathan Rental Property (about 400 feet away); Foot/Templeton House (about 400 feet away); Anderson House (about 400 feet away); Conrad Mansion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalispell.

Driscoll House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020

3. Driscoll House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.