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

McIntosh House

East Side Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020

1. McIntosh House Marker

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This beautiful gable-front-and-wing residence, built for newlyweds John and Sophie McIntosh, captures the best of the exuberant 1890s with a wealth of Queen Anne details. The Flathead Herald-Journal declared upon its completion in 1894 that the marvelous home rivaled Kalispell’s best in “style, finish and comfort.” Set atop a natural rise dubbed “Knob Hill,” the newspaper went on to comment that its owner would thus occupy “the most exalted position in Kalispell.” Finely crafted details, including fishscale shingles, wavy clapboard, a sunray pattern, and elaborate stained glass parlor transoms, embellish the canted, or “beveled,” front gable. McIntosh had a successful and varied career in Kalispell, selling everything from hardware and pianos to automobiles. His opera house, built in 1896, was the town’s longtime cultural center. Sophie died in 1920 and John McIntosh in 1947, but the home remained in the family until 1979.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

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Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 48° 11.675′ N, 114° 18.35′ W. Marker is in Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead County. It is on 4th Avenue East near 5th Street East, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 4th 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: Goshorn House (a few steps from this marker); 504 Fourth Avenue East (within shouting distance of this marker); 520 Fourth Avenue East (within shouting distance of this marker); Catholic Parish/Bjorneby House (within

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020

2. McIntosh House and Marker

Flathead Beacon website entry
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shouting distance of this marker); Charles and Carrie March Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Peterson House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); F.W. Cole House (about 400 feet away); Madison S. Love Residence (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalispell.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.