Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
J.L. Morris Building
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
1. J.L. Morris Building Marker
H. M. Patterson designed this residential building for J. L. Morris in 1898, replacing an earlier dwelling. A year later, Morris commissioned J. A. Riddell to add a storefront to the east at a cost of $9,000. Danish immigrant L. M. Brobeck rented the building in 1900, opened a grocery business on the ground floor, and lived upstairs with his family. The first floor, with its cast-iron storefront, reflects the 1899 commercial addition, while the upper floor displays Patterson’s lively creativity. Arches of quarry-faced stone, oriel windows, and decorative brickwork distinguish this pleasing building, which today continues its residential-commercial function.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 series list.
Location. 46° 0.814′ N, 112° 32.335′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 134 West Broadway (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); School District #1 Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpenters' Union Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayer Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butte-Anaconda Historic District (about 300 feet away); Silver Bow County Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
2. J.L. Morris Building and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
3. J.L. Morris Building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
