North Elevation in Billings in Yellowstone County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Robert (Bob) Martin
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2020
1. Robert (Bob) Martin Marker
Inscription.
Robert (Bob) Martin. . Robert Martin (Bob) was born in 1912. He won a cute baby contest in 1913 and was kissed by Theodore Roosevelt. The attended Mckinley (sic), Broadwater and Jefferson Elementary Schools, and Billings High School which is now the Lincoln Center. He was a world war two Army veteran, called up in the Montana National Guard which was incorporated into the 163 Infantry seeing action in the South Pacific. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington where he met his future wife, Hattie. After returning to Billings he worked for a variety of businesses including Midland Implement Co. and Martin Vertical Blinds as owner. , Besides his family Bob was proud of all the fun many people had with the "Lame Duck" motor boat which was used for fishing and water-skiing all over Montana. Many friends of the Martins learned to water ski behind the "Lame Duck."
Robert Martin (Bob) was born in 1912. He won a cute baby contest in 1913 and was kissed by Theodore Roosevelt. The attended Mckinley (sic), Broadwater and Jefferson Elementary Schools, and Billings High School which is now the Lincoln Center. He was a WWII Army veteran, called up in the Montana National Guard which was incorporated into the 163 Infantry seeing action in the South Pacific. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington where he met his future wife, Hattie. After returning to Billings he worked for a variety of businesses including Midland Implement Co. and Martin Vertical Blinds as owner.
Besides his family Bob was proud of all the fun many people had with the "Lame Duck" motor boat which was used for fishing and water-skiing all over Montana. Many friends of the Martins learned to water ski behind the "Lame Duck."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 45° 47.445′ N, 108° 31.17′ W. Marker is in Billings, Montana, in Yellowstone County. It is in North Elevation. Marker is on North 31st Street near 11th Avenue North, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1111 North 31st Street, 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. 1111 North 31 Street (here, next to this marker);
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2020
2. Robert (Bob) Martin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
