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

Mantle
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Henderson & Bielenberg Building

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Mantle / Henderson & Bielenberg Building Marker

Inscription. A graceful semicircular arched entry of rough quarried stone is a striking feature of this three-story commercial/residential building that once housed the publisher of the Butte Miner. Built circa 1890 by pioneer stockman/financier N. J. Bielenberg, the first floor was remodeled in 1891 to accommodate the publishing company. By 1900, Western Union Telegraph occupied the first floor, offices were on the second floor, and the third floor contained a lodging house and a recreation hall. A sign on the building’s east side advertises the Creamery Cafe, a longtime favorite eatery and later tenant. Exceptional interior finishings include a beautiful tin ceiling, an open stairwell with a skylight above, maple floors, and varnished pine woodwork. The grand cast iron, brick, and stone façade with its repetitive arch motif is today a substantial reminder of Butte’s Victorian-era prosperity.

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° 32.195′ 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: 15-19 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 Rupert’s 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 (here, next to this marker); Mantle Block (a few steps from this marker); 13 West Broadway (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank, Butte (within shouting distance of this marker); Len Waters Music (within shouting

Mantle / Henderson & Bielenberg Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Mantle / Henderson & Bielenberg Building and Marker

The building is on the left.

distance of this marker); 123 North Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hirbour Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 125 North Main (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.

Mantle⎯⎯⎯Henderson & Bielenberg Building

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Mantle
⎯⎯⎯
Henderson & Bielenberg Building