Billings in Yellowstone County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

The Clark Hotel - 1928

Historic Montana Avenue

By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2020

1. The Clark Hotel - 1928 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Clark Hotel, another architectural landmark along Montana Avenue, was demolished in 1968, and the site is now a parking lot. The hotel, built around 1906 across from the Parmly Billings Library, featured an elaborate facade with pressed brick designs and 29 columns capped by ornate capitals hand-carved from native sandstone.

Erected by Downtown Billings Starts Here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.

Location. 45° 46.845′ N, 108° 30.363′ W. Marker is in Billings, Montana, in Yellowstone County. Marker is at the intersection of Montana Avenue (Business Interstate 90) and North 29th Street, on the left when traveling east on Montana Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2821 Montana Avenue, Billings MT 59101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Parmly Billings Library - 1901 (a few steps from this marker); Frederick Billings (a few steps from this marker); The Losekamp Building - 1903 (within shouting distance of this marker); Losekamp Block

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(within shouting distance of this marker); J.K. Ralston Cabin-Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); An Automobile at the Cigar Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Billings' First Bank - 1883 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chapple Drug Store - 1893 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Billings.

More about this marker. Markers erected by Downtown Billings Starts Here are secure to streetlight poles and are only visible from the sidewalk provided they are not covered by a flower pot.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 31, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.