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
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.Erected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.
Location. 46° 0.847′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Butte's Underground Mines (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butte (about 500 feet away); Salvation Army Building (about 700 feet away); Finlen Hotel (about 800 feet away); Thornton Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kelly Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); E.B. Craney (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thornton Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
2. James Naughten Residence and Marker
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 72 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
