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

M.J. Connell House

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. M.J. Connell House Marker

Inscription. Exceptionally fine craftsmanship and an intriguing combination of styles characterize this early and very elegant brick-veneered home, built in 1880. In 1892, dry goods merchant Michael J. Connell commissioned local architect Charles Prentice, known for his creative façades, to add the east wing, bay, and porch to Connell’s Second Empire style residence. Exquisite stained glass and the Queen Anne style porch, embellished in the Eastlake tradition with elaborately cut wood and carved details, reveal the high quality of Prentice’s work. Restoration, ongoing since 1955, has included the addition of copper shingles on the mansard roof.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.859′ N, 112° 32.452′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is at the intersection of West Granite Street and North Idaho Street, on the right when traveling west on West

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Granite Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 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: Clark Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Jacobs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Leonard Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugene Carroll House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry D'Acheul Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Donald Campbell Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); School District #1 Administration Building (about 400 feet away); Newton/McCrimmon House (about

M.J. Connell House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. M.J. Connell House and Marker

The marker is at the corner to the right of the fire hydrant.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.