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

Dr. Gray Residence

East Main Street Residential Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

1. Dr. Gray Residence Marker

Inscription. A sophisticated blend of Classical elements characterizes this intimately elegant residence that, despite its modest size, easily rivals the district’s grander “high style” homes. Built in 1907, the residence was then “out in the country,” its urbane design foreshadowing the district’s impending growth. Renowned Montana architect Charles S. Haire drew the plans for prominent local physician Dr. Francis Gray, who was a charter staff member of Holy Rosary Hospital and served as county coroner. A pedimented porch with simple Tuscan columns and paneled balustrade defines the Classical Revival style. Exquisite oak trim, windowseats, and a columned archway grace the well-appointed interior.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

Location. 46° 24.511′ N, 105° 50.072′ W. Marker is in Miles City, Montana, in Custer County. It is at the intersection

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of Main Street (State Highway 59) and North Merriam Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2019 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: 2008 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson Bungalow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coleman Residence (about 300 feet away); Rinehart House (about 400 feet away); Harry J. Horton Residence (about 400 feet away); Miles City East Main Street Residential Historic District (about 400 feet away); Stacy Residence

Dr. Gray Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2020

2. Dr. Gray Residence and Marker

(about 500 feet away); Foster House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miles City.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.