Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
James Naughten Residence
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
1. James Naughten Residence Marker
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James Naughten Residence. Butte National Historic Landmark District. This two-story home was built circa 1900 by James Naughten, one of the state’s most skilled master mechanics. Naughten worked for various mining companies, including the North Butte Mining Company, where he installed the first electric hoist. By 1918, he had become president and manager of the Royal Development Mining Company. Naughten and his wife, Mary, raised nine children in the home, and when he died in 1938, he left thirty grandchildren. Attractive details such as decorative brickwork, arched windows, and stone sills grace the exterior of this longtime residence. Only more recently of commercial/residential function, the building is exceptionally well maintained, including one carefully preserved interior wall that is literally papered with cards and invoices of early Butte businesses.
This two-story home was built circa 1900 by James Naughten, one of the state’s most skilled master mechanics. Naughten worked for various mining companies, including the North Butte Mining Company, where he installed the first electric hoist. By 1918, he had become president and manager of the Royal Development Mining Company. Naughten and his wife, Mary, raised nine children in the home, and when he died in 1938, he left thirty grandchildren. Attractive details such as decorative brickwork, arched windows, and stone sills grace the exterior of this longtime residence. Only more recently of commercial/residential function, the building is exceptionally well maintained, including one carefully preserved interior wall that is literally papered with cards and invoices of early Butte businesses.
Location. 46° 0.847′ N, 112° 31.813′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. Marker is on East Broadway Street near North Arizona Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 302-304 East Broadway Street, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
