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.
Hirbour Block. Butte National Historic Landmark District. 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.
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.
Location. 46° 0.829′ N, 112° 32.132′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. Marker 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 East Broadway Street, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank, Butte (within shouting distance of
The marker is at the front left corner of the building.
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 October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
