Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
George Drew Residence
East Side Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020
1. George Drew Residence Marker
Kalispell was only two years old when German immigrant Louise Sels and her son Ed had this cross-gabled Queen Anne style residence built in 1892, a year that saw over a hundred homes built in the new town. Louise Sels soon sold the house to her son-in-law Arthur Burnes, but according to the 1900 census, she continued to live in the home with her extended family. The household included her three grown children, granddaughter, son-in-law, and his mother. Josephine Richards and Ella Bell owned the house between 1902 and 1905, renting out "nice large front rooms" to gentlemen. The distinctive horseshoe-shaped porch was added between 1903 and 1907. The home's longest occupant, Maude Drew, lived here between 1905 until her death in 1959 at age 89. A year after she and her husband George bought the house in 1905 they installed a brick sidewalk. The local newspaper lauded this improvement over the standard wood sidewalks and predicted, "Other property owners will note the manner in which the walk wears with much interest."
Erected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren A. Conrad/Noffsinger Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Conlon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foot/Templeton House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Donovan House (about 300 feet away); Charles and Carrie March Residence (about 400 feet away); Catholic Parish/Bjorneby House (about 400 feet away); Anderson House (about 400 feet away); Brintnall House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalispell.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020
2. George Drew Residence and Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
