Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
13 West Broadway
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
1. 13 West Broadway Marker
The stone foundation and masonry fabric of this early 1880s commercial building reflect the change to fireproof building materials after 1879, when a catastrophic fire destroyed most of Main Street. In 1884, the two-story building, like many of its neighbors, had multiple uses. A millinery shop occupied the first floor, the second floor housed a carpet warehouse, and the basement functioned as a dwelling. A second-story, wood-frame bridge connected the warehouse with a dry goods establishment across the alley. By 1890, Thibault and Inghran ran a saloon on the premises, thereby establishing the buildings major commercial use that continues today. Blue and yellow tile highlight the 1930s ground-floor faηade, which adds to the architectural history of this well-seasoned building. The upper-floor faηade with its two front windows and decorative parapet preserves the buildings 1880s appearance.
Erected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program
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Location. 46° 0.826′ N, 112° 32.181′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Broadway Street near North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Butte Miner Building - Butte Floral Company (a few steps from this marker); Mantle / Henderson & Bielenberg Building (a few steps from this marker); Mantle Block (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank, Butte (within shouting distance of this marker); Len Waters Music
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
2. 13 West Broadway Marker
The marker is for the small building on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
