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

Ulmer House

Carriage House Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

1. Ulmer House Marker

Inscription. The elegance of this magnificent Neoclassical style mansion belies the humble roots of its first owner, George H. Ulmer, the Pennsylvania-born son of a German immigrant. Ulmer came to Miles City in 1883, and by 1889 partners George Miles and Charles Strevell had added Ulmer’s name to their pioneer hardware firm. It became the largest hardware company in southeastern Montana. Helena-based architect Charles S. Haire designed the home for Ulmer and his wife, Flora, in 1902. Haire, whose talents contributed much to the local streetscape, was at that time frequently in Miles City supervising the design and construction of the Carnegie Library and the Ursuline Convent. These and the Ulmer residence showcase the architect’s fluency in the Neoclassical style. Haire’s design of this residence helped inspire a new trend in Miles City’s domestic architecture. A grand semicircular entry porch, Ionic columns, Palladian windows, and a central pediment with an inset lunette are elements characteristic of the style. Very fine detailing includes molded pilasters, a carved wreath above the main entry, paneled oak doors, and beveled glass.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 24.526′ N, 105° 50.783′ W. Marker is in Miles City, Montana, in Custer County. It is at the intersection of Pleasant Street and North 10th Street, on the left when traveling east on Pleasant Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1003 Pleasant 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

Ulmer House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

2. Ulmer House and Marker

are within walking distance of this marker: Carriage House Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Furstnow House (within shouting distance of this marker); John and Anna Gibb House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); Kennie / Howe House (about 400 feet away); 1005 Palmer (about 400 feet away); McAusland House (about 500 feet away); Alderson House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miles City.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

3. Ulmer House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.