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

134 West Broadway

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. 134 West Broadway Marker

Inscription. A private ground-floor residence with rooms for rent upstairs was the original function of this 1880s two-story building. Its history provides a fascinating glimpse of life in early-day Butte. Maps of 1888 and 1890 show that a frame open-air porch spanned the building’s length at the rear. An unusual walkway connected the porch to a small two-story building, undoubtedly the common privy. The dwelling was home to English miner Joseph Brook, whose wife Clara ran the rooming house at the turn of the twentieth century. By 1910, seven lodgers rented furnished rooms from Mrs. Josie Meyer, who lived here with her husband, two small children, and her mother. Two decades later, the first-floor residence had been divided into two storefronts housing a millinery shop and a corner grocery. Furnished rooms were still available upstairs at least through the 1930s. Although the original brick veneer was replaced circa 1915-1920, the upstairs central entry remains from the 1880s rooming house.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture •

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Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.806′ N, 112° 32.342′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Broadway Street near North Montana Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 West Broadway Street, Butte MT 59701, 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: J.L. Morris Building (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within

134 West Broadway Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. 134 West Broadway Building and Marker

shouting distance of this marker); School District #1 Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpenters' Union Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original City Hall (about 400 feet away); Butte-Anaconda Historic District (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

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 191 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.