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

Inscription. 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 Bow County. It is at the intersection of West Broadway Street and North

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Montana Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129-135 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: 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

J.L. Morris Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. J.L. Morris Building and Marker

(about 300 feet away); Silver Bow County Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

J.L. Morris Building image. Click for full size.

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 187 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.