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

Largey Flats

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Largey Flats Marker

Inscription. Patrick A. Largey, Butte’s “fourth copper king,” got his start freighting goods into early-day Virginia City. After he settled in Butte, Largey’s many business interests included founding both the Inter-Mountain newspaper and the State Savings Bank. The Largey family, whose opulent mansion once stood next door on the corner, suffered a tragedy in 1898 when miner Thomas Riley murdered Largey at his bank. Riley had lost a leg in the cataclysmic 1895 explosion in Butte’s railroad yards that claimed 58 lives. Because Largey’s hardware company owned one of the buildings involved in the blast, Riley held Largey responsible for his injuries. The Largey family built these flats in the 1890s where many of Butte’s wealthier families stayed while looking for permanent housing. Built by contractor Moses Bassett, the stunning multi-family residence is styled after an Italian villa with tile roofs, portico, and arched entrances. Egg-and-dart moldings, corner window tiles, garland reliefs, and stained and beveled glass embellish the façade. Each of the three, two-story “townhouses” is exquisitely finished with rich wood wainscoting and

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an oak staircase.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

Location. 46° 0.8′ N, 112° 32.536′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is at the intersection of West Broadway Street and North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403-407 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

Largey Flats and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Largey Flats and Marker

within walking distance of this marker: Charles Walker Clark Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); 315 West Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); 412 W. Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); Newton/McCrimmon House (within shouting distance of this marker); 410 W. Granite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Y.M.C.A. (about 300 feet away); John Benton Leggat Residence (about 300 feet away); Dr. Donald Campbell Residence (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Largey Flats image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Largey Flats

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

4. Largey Flats

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.