Miles City in Custer County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

1005 Palmer

Carriage House Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

1. 1005 Palmer Marker

Inscription. E. H. Johnson, state legislator and Miles City’s first mayor, built this impressive modified Queen Anne style home in 1887. Attributed to Miles City architect Byron Vreeland, the irregular plan originally featured an elaborate arched porch and an elliptical bay capped by a conical roof. Rancher William Harmon, the home’s second owner, built the carriage house in 1891. Third owner Senator Kenneth McLean, following current architectural trends, added Neo-classical details and a wraparound veranda between 1903 and 1910. Ella M. and David G. Rivenes purchased the property in 1962.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 46° 24.596′ N, 105° 50.808′ W. Marker is in Miles City, Montana, in Custer County. It is at the intersection of Palmer Street and North 10th Street, on the left when traveling east on Palmer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 Palmer Street, Miles City MT 59301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Montana, in Custer Country and in the Powder River Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

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: McAusland House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alderson House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Emmanuel Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kennie / Howe House (about 400 feet away); Ulmer House (about 400 feet away); Carriage House Historic District (about 500 feet away); Furstnow House (about 500 feet away); Methodist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miles City.

1005 Palmer House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

2. 1005 Palmer House and Marker

The marker is below the rounded arch.

1005 Palmer House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

3. 1005 Palmer House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.