Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
1. First Baptist Church Marker
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First Baptist Church. . In 1882, the Baptists established their first church in Butte. By 1890, membership numbered 65 and steadily grew until, at 450 members in 1905, new quarters were imperative. The following year marked the beginning of an unprecedented commercial building boom, and the Butte Miner reported on June 17, 1906, that the week would “…witness the beginning of several splendid structures not exactly in the business heart of the city.” One of these buildings was the impressive First Baptist Church, designed and built by Charles Passmore and Company at a cost of $25,000. Triple-arched windows with beautiful stained glass highlight the main tower, whose pyramidal roof dignifies the neighborhood. Comparison of this church and the nearby Mountain View Methodist Church reveals distinct similarities, but window placement and architectural detailing make each unique.
In 1882, the Baptists established their first church in Butte. By 1890, membership numbered 65 and steadily grew until, at 450 members in 1905, new quarters were imperative. The following year marked the beginning of an unprecedented commercial building boom, and the Butte Miner reported on June 17, 1906, that the week would “…witness the beginning of several splendid structures not exactly in the business heart of the city.” One of these buildings was the impressive First Baptist Church, designed and built by Charles Passmore & Company at a cost of $25,000. Triple-arched windows with beautiful stained glass highlight the main tower, whose pyramidal roof dignifies the neighborhood. Comparison of this church and the nearby Mountain View Methodist Church reveals distinct similarities, but window placement and architectural detailing make each unique.
Location. 46° 0.81′ N, 112° 32.373′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. Marker can be reached
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from West Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. 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.
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 243 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
