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

Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre Marker

Inscription. An overabundance of copper on the world market all but halted building activity in Uptown Butte during the 1920s. This splendid, long-established theater is one exception, completed in 1923. Following the example of Butte’s most significant twentieth-century buildings, the Masons commissioned the architectural firm of Link and Haire to create the impressive Beaux-Arts style structure. Four colossal engaged columns with Ionic capitals, lions’ heads, decorative iron work, and multi-colored terra cotta highlight its monumental façade. Today the Fox Theatre continues to provide entertainment to the public.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.742′ N, 112° 32.512′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is at the intersection of West Park Street and South Washington Street,

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on the left when traveling west on West Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 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: Masonic Temple (here, next to this marker); Y.M.C.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); B'nai Israel Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); 303 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 321 West Galena (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lavell Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Walker Clark Mansion (about 400

Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre and Marker

The marker is at the right corner of the building.

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

Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre

Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

4. Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.