Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Dr. Albert Brassett Residence
East Side Historic District
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020
1. Dr. Albert Brassett Residence Marker
Dr. Albert and Minnie Brassett built this house with money given Minnie as a wedding present by her father. Constructed in 1911, the comfortable Craftsman style bungalow reflects the fashions of its day. Craftsman style houses abound in Kalispell; this one, designed by local architect Marion Riffo, features a full-length front porch, wide eaves, a flared brick chimney, and a shed dormer. A well-known physician, Dr. Brassett opened his practice in Kalispell in 1909 and performed the first surgery at Kalispell General Hospital. He retired in 1954 on his eightieth birthday, having served in some cases as family physician for three generations. Before buying one of the first automobiles in Kalispell in 1913, Dr. Brassett walked to attend his in-town patients, including those at Kalispell General; the hospitals location two and a half blocks away likely influenced the Brassetts choice of building site. The Brassetts raised two children here. Their long-term residency testifies to the homes fine design: Minnie and Albert both lived here until their deaths, hers in 1952 and his in 1956.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.
Location. 48° 11.599′ N, 114° 18.34′ W. Marker is in Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead County. It is on 4th Avenue East near 6th Street East, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gilbert Gilbertson House (a few steps from this marker); Peterson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Agather House (about 400
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2020
2. Dr. Albert Brassett Residence and Marker
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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 235 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
