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

Charles Walker Clark Mansion

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Charles Walker Clark Mansion Marker

Inscription. The eldest son of copper king William Clark built this twenty-six-room mansion for his bride, Katherine Quinn Roberts, in 1898. Massachusetts architect Will Aldrich reputedly modeled the residence after a French chateau the couple visited while honeymooning in Europe in 1896. The exterior features patterned brick enhanced by gray limestone, steep slate-covered roofs, and circular turrets. Yale-educated Charles spared no expense on details: exquisite stained glass, hand-painted wallpaper, a stately curved stairway, and the use of many kinds of rare woods reveal the work of talented craftsmen. The structure now serves Butte and Silver Bow County as a heritage museum and arts center.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 46° 0.8′ N, 112° 32.508′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Broadway Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 321 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: 315 West Broadway (a few steps from this marker); Newton/McCrimmon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Largey Flats (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Donald Campbell Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 412 W. Broadway (about 300 feet away); Eugene Carroll House (about 300 feet away); Harry D'Acheul Residence (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Charles Walker Clark Mansion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Charles Walker Clark Mansion and Marker

Charles Walker Clark Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Charles Walker Clark Mansion

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

4. Charles Walker Clark Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.