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

Foster House

East Main Street Residential Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

1. Foster House Marker

Inscription. This American foursquare style home appears to have been designed by prominent architect Brynjulf Rivenes. Built between 1910 and 1914 for businessman George Foster, its compact simplicity is an elegant, individual statement of the prosperity Miles City enjoyed in the early twentieth century. The home features a blending of the newest Craftsman and Prairie styles then originating in Chicago and was included in Buchanan’s 1911 booster book, Seeing Miles City.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 24.498′ N, 105° 50.186′ W. Marker is in Miles City, Montana, in Custer County. It is on Main Street (Highway 59) near South Custer Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1912 Main 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: Miles City East Main Street Residential Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Pope House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry J. Horton Residence (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Rinehart House (within shouting distance of this marker); 2008 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Graves Funeral Home (about 400 feet away); Dr. Gray Residence (about 500 feet away); Coleman Residence (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miles City.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

2. Foster House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.