Dillon in Beaverhead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

City of Dillon City Hall

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 11, 2021

1. City of Dillon City Hall Marker

Inscription. The City Hall building was built in 1914. The ground where the building sits was purchased from David Robb for $4,450. It was designed by renowned architect Fred R. Willson and built by contractor William Reed. Construction began in April 1914 and was completed in November 1914 for a total of about $40,000, which include the purchase of the land, architectural fees and construction costs. The building originally housed the Police Magistrate and Police Lockup, Fire Department, Water Commissioner and offices of the City. The grand ballroom has been used throughout the years for various events, including dances, heavy weight boxing, fund raising and public speechs.

Erected by City of Dillon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1914.

Location. 45° 13.085′ N, 112° 38.114′ W. Marker is in Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead County. It is at the intersection of East Center Street and North Idaho Street, on the right when traveling north on East Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 East Center Street,

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Dillon MT 59725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically outhwest Montana, in Gold West Country, in Mining Country. It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

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: Dillon City Hall Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Dillon Implement Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Andrus (about 800 feet away); Lewis and Clark Pathfinder Tribute (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dillon's Founding (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Metlen (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Post Office — Dillon Main (approx. 0.2 miles away); Medicine Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dillon.

More about this marker. The marker is the back-board of the bench in front of Dillon City Hall.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 11, 2021

2. City of Dillon City Hall Marker

City of Dillon City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 11, 2021

3. City of Dillon City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.