Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Mantle Block

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Mantle Block Marker

Inscription. Prominent politician Lee Mantle had this impressive four-story masonry building constructed during 1892, the year he was elected mayor of Butte. Architect H. M. Patterson designed the commercial-residential structure, which incorporates a wealth of decorative architectural forms popular at the time. The curved corner turret and the mixing of stone and brick on the façade reflect Patterson’s distinctive eclectic style. Griffins and scrolls on the capitals between the third and fourth floors enhance the lively treatment of the façade. Remodeling in 1916 to accommodate the building’s long-time occupant, the Liberty Theater, somewhat altered the original storefronts, but fragments of decorative plaster within recall this former use.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.817′ N, 112° 32.191′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. Marker is on West Broadway near North Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 14-20 West Broadway Street, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Butte Miner Building - Butte Floral Company (a few steps from this marker); Mantle / Henderson & Bielenberg Building (a few steps from this marker); 13 West Broadway (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank, Butte (within shouting distance of this marker); Len Waters Music (within shouting distance of this marker); Rookwood Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); 123 North Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hirbour Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Mantle Block and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Mantle Block and Marker

Mantle Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Mantle Block

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.