Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
First Presbyterian Church
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church. Butte National Historic Landmark District. While Butte’s personality was taking shape in the form of impressive commercial buildings, the construction of five major churches in little more than two decades added grace and eloquence to the city’s demeanor. The Presbyterians, organized in Butte in 1878, commissioned the town’s most prominent architect, H. M. Patterson, to design their new church. Patterson, whose style left an indelible print on Butte’s streetscape, completed the building in 1896. The wood-frame construction with brick veneer is enhanced by a square tower, double arched doors, and an elaborate stained glass window set in Gothic arches.
While Butte’s personality was taking shape in the form of impressive commercial buildings, the construction of five major churches in little more than two decades added grace and eloquence to the city’s demeanor. The Presbyterians, organized in Butte in 1878, commissioned the town’s most prominent architect, H. M. Patterson, to design their new church. Patterson, whose style left an indelible print on Butte’s streetscape, completed the building in 1896. The wood-frame construction with brick veneer is enhanced by a square tower, double arched doors, and an elaborate stained glass window set in Gothic arches.
Location. 46° 0.81′ N, 112° 32.373′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. Marker is on West Broadway Street near North Montana Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West 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 Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); 134 West Broadway
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
