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

303 West Park

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. 303 West Park Marker

Inscription. Historic maps reveal that this magnificent Renaissance Revival style building had rather humble beginnings. From 1888 to 1900, a one-story frame dwelling with a simple open-air porch spanning the front occupied this site. By 1916 the residence had received a second story and a covering of brick veneer. A handsome semicircular central bay flanked by square entrance porticos with hipped tiled roofs, elaborately detailed windows, scrolled brackets, and a decorative cornice are exemplary of the style. Butte businessman Thomas Lavell, whose home was next door at 803 (sic, 303) West Park, was the building’s longtime owner/landlord and likely responsible for its splendid makeover. Tenant Jeremiah Flanigan, cigar dealer and vice president of the Rocky Mountain Bottling Works, lived here from 1906 to circa 1915, when the house was still a single-story residence. His household included daughter Margaret and a live-in servant. Today this neighborhood landmark appears much as it did in the 1910s. Recent efforts to restore the original interior grandeur include reproduction of the original oak wainscoting and crown moldings.

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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° 0.758′ N, 112° 32.458′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Park Street near South Idaho Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 West 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: Thomas Lavell Residence (a few steps from this marker); Knights of Columbus

303 West Park Street Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. 303 West Park Street Residence and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Donald Campbell Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newton/McCrimmon House (about 300 feet away); 315 West Broadway (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

303 West Park Street Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. 303 West Park Street Residence

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.