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

Harry J. Horton Residence

East Main Street Residential Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

1. Harry J. Horton Residence Marker

Inscription. The stylistic versatility of architect Brynjulf Rivenes is well demonstrated in this distinguished home built for Miles City businessman Harry J. Horton. The simple foursquare plan combines wide eaves, a low hipped roof, and massive brick pillars, characteristic of the Prairie and Craftsman styles, with Renaissance Revival style arched windows and pedimented porch. Elegant beveled glass windows draw attention to the home’s horizontal lines. Built in 1911 on land purchased from neighbor George Foster, the Horton’s splendid new residence appeared that same year in the booster brochure, Seeing Miles City.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 46° 24.492′ N, 105° 50.165′ W. Marker is in Miles City, Montana, in Custer County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 59) near South Jordan Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1918 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

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(a few steps from this marker); Foster House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rinehart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pope House (within shouting distance of this marker); 2008 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Gray Residence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Graves Funeral Home (about 500 feet away); Coleman Residence (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miles City.

Harry J. Horton Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

2. Harry J. Horton Residence 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 220 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.