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

Salvation Army Building

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Salvation Army Building Marker

Inscription. Expansion of the mining industry during the 1880s bred a darker side to Butte’s “get rich quick” appeal. Foreign-born miners poured into Butte, often arriving hungry and homeless. The large immigrant population, combined with families left indigent through mining-related accidents, generated an acute need for charitable services. The Salvation Army thus came to Butte in 1888. Assistance included day care for children, housing for the needy, occasional midwifery, and even domestic help. In addition, old-timers recall the rousing free concerts performed every Saturday night by the organization’s band. Circa 1923, the Salvation Army relocated to this fine, newly completed building, where its charitable mission continues today.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 46° 0.843′ N, 112° 31.968′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on East Broadway Street near North Arizona Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 East 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: Finlen Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Thornton Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butte (about 300 feet away); Butte's Underground Mines (about 300 feet away); Thornton Hotel (about 400 feet away); Forbis Block (about 400 feet away); Kelly Block (about 500 feet away); E.B. Craney (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Salvation Army Building Marker

Salvation Army Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Salvation Army Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.