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

805 West Granite

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. 805 West Granite Marker

Inscription. Architect J. Roy McGlauflin designed this Queen Anne style home in 1898 during Butte’s second building boom. Ornamental brackets beneath wide gable trim draw attention to the gable end, decorated with fish-scale shingles. McGlauflin placed the kitchen of this two-story home under a separate one-story roof, a common plan in the 1800s because it minimized fire risk. Bucket brigades could more easily reach a one-story roof, perhaps saving the rest of the house in case of a kitchen fire, such as the small one that occurred here in 1910. The stable that stood at the back of the lot in 1900 was converted into a garage by 1916. Stationary engineer Edward Neeley and his wife Petra moved from a modest hipped roof cottage in South Butte into this elegant clapboard residence in 1908. Edward did not have long to enjoy their new home; by 1910, Petra was widowed and supporting herself and two children by renting rooms and providing meals to a teacher and the owner of a retail grocery. Petra continued to operate her small boardinghouse until 1930.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker

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is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.837′ N, 112° 32.869′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Granite Street near North Alabama Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 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: 803 West Granite (a few steps from this marker); 815 West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); 821

805 West Granite Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. 805 West Granite Residence and Marker

West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); 831 West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); Powers Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); James H. Rowe Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lillie (about 300 feet away); Wynne-Conroy Residence (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

805 West Granite House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. 805 West Granite House and Marker

The marker is at the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.