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

Carpenters' Union Hall

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Carpenters' Union Hall Marker

Inscription. Butte’s reputation as the “Gibraltar of Unionism” in the Rocky Mountains was further strengthened with the construction of this finely appointed Renaissance Revival style labor temple, one of the first built in the United States. The Butte Carpenters’ Union, Local #112 chartered in 1890, financed the construction, which was completed in 1906. The temple housed most of Butte’s unions including the Women’s Protective Union, the Teachers’ Union, the Laborers’ Union, the Machinists’ Union, and the Butte Building and Construction Trades. The hall, which is still used as a union labor temple, provides a fine example of the talent and skills of local craftsmen of the time.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 46° 0.853′ N, 112° 32.325′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Granite Street near Montana Street, on the right when traveling west.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 156 West Granite 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-Anaconda Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Silver Bow County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Silver Bow Club (within shouting distance of this marker); School District #1 Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); J.L. Morris Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Butte Telephone Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawlor & Rowe Insurance Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 134 West Broadway (about

Carpenters' Union Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Carpenters' Union Hall and Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.