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

Kelly Block

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Kelly Block Marker

Inscription. The early 1890s brought an urgent need for more living and street-level commercial space. John F. Kelly commissioned the Butte architectural firm of Freys, Bartlett and McMillan to design this commercial-residential Queen Anne style structure in 1892. The upper façade, reminiscent of row house construction in eastern cities of the period, may well reflect the Chicago affiliations of C. T. Freys. Ground-floor commercial space first housed Kelly’s wholesale fruit and produce firm, before Shiner’s Furniture located here from 1898 to 1980. Apartments and lodgings were available on the upper floors.

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.

Location. 46° 0.781′ N, 112° 32.027′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on East Park Street near North Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75-79 East Park 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: E.B. Craney (here, next to this marker); Imperial Block

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(a few steps from this marker); Ivanhoe Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Owsley Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Thornton Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Finlen Hotel (about 400 feet away); Forbis Block (about 400 feet away); Thornton Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Kelly Block and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Kelly Block and Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.