Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Leonard Apartments
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
1. Leonard Apartments Marker
Inscription.
Leonard Apartments. . Turn-of-the-twentieth-century social critics viewed apartment living as the most dangerous enemy American domesticity has had to encounter. Butte investors ignored this admonition, constructing the fashionable Leonard Apartments in 1906 to help solve an unprecedented demand for housing. Designed by Butte architect William A. OBrien, this massive brick building with its graceful twin curved bays, overhanging cornice, and decorative lion medallions lent the city an urban flair. In 1910, the Leonard Cafe advertised that it was the best place in Butte to dine. Patrons could enjoy a complete dinner for fifty cents. Even today the upward sweep of the buildings faηade is impressive, proclaiming the caliber of its architect.
Turn-of-the-twentieth-century social critics viewed apartment living as the most dangerous enemy American domesticity has had to encounter. Butte investors ignored this admonition, constructing the fashionable Leonard Apartments in 1906 to help solve an unprecedented demand for housing. Designed by Butte architect William A. OBrien, this massive brick building with its graceful twin curved bays, overhanging cornice, and decorative lion medallions lent the city an urban flair. In 1910, the Leonard Cafe advertised that it was the best place in Butte to dine. Patrons could enjoy a complete dinner for fifty cents. Even today the upward sweep of the buildings faηade is impressive, proclaiming the caliber of its architect.
Erected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 46° 0.858′ N, 112° 32.398′ 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
