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

Hirbour Block

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Hirbour Block Marker

Inscription. Occupying a place of prominence in the business district, this eight-story Main Street landmark of steel and brick was one of Butte’s first skyscrapers. Owner S. Emanuel Hirbour constructed this showcase of architectural detailing in 1901 to house a first-floor shop with rooms to let above. “H” medallions at the corners between the first two floors, egg-and-dart moldings with dentilation between the lower three floors, and display windows set in fancy metal frames characterize this fine, well-preserved example of Butte’s elaborate, commercial architecture during the city’s prosperous boom years.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 46° 0.829′ N, 112° 32.132′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is at the intersection of East Broadway Street and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Broadway Street. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 East 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: First National Bank, Butte (within shouting distance of this marker); Rookwood Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Len Waters Music (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 123 North Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 13 West Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); 125 North Main (within shouting distance of this marker); Butte Miner Building - Butte Floral Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Hirbour Block Marker

The marker is at the front left corner of the building.

of all markers in Butte.

Window of the Hirbour Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Window of the Hirbour Block

The Residences at Hirbour Tower. Built 1901...Reimagined 2013.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.