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

Clark Mansion

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Clark Mansion Marker

Inscription.
Self-made multimillionaire William Clark spent an estimated $260,000 on the construction of this splendid thirty-two-room residence between 1884 and 1888. Though an astounding sum, that figure represented only a half-day’s earnings out of Clark’s seventeen-million-dollar a month income. The irregular architectural plan, a classic of Queen Anne styling, features porticos, arched windows, and elaborate decorative elements. The interior boasts finishing in a different wood for each room, frescoed ceilings, and Tiffany stained glass windows and chandeliers. The intricately carved staircase took four years to complete and was dismantled and displayed at the 1904 Worlds’ Fair in St. Louis.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 46° 0.858′ N, 112° 32.419′ 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 Granite Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Jacobs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Leonard Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); M.J. Connell House (within shouting distance of this marker); School District #1 Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Church of Christ, Scientist (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Eugene Carroll House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Also see . . . The Copper King Mansion. Website homepage:
In Montana High Wide and Handsome, Joseph Kinsey Howard wrote of William Andrews Clark that "never a dollar got away from him that didn't come back stuck to another..." (Submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Clark Mansion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Clark Mansion and Marker

The marker is on the fence to the right of the steps.

William A. Clark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Newsroom.ucla.edu

3. William A. Clark

"I never bought a man who wasn't for sale."

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.