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

Knights of Columbus

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Knights of Columbus Marker

Inscription. The Butte chapter of this fraternal organization was founded in 1902 and its present quarters constructed in 1917-18. Architect Wellington Smith designed the three-story Renaissance Revival style building, which features “tapestry” brick from Helena and cast or artificial stone that was hand-carved and engraved. The building included a pool, track, ladies’ parlor, and a grand octagonal room with a twenty-five-foot domed ceiling. Situated between the business district and west side residential area, this spacious hall was one of the last buildings constructed during Butte’s final building boom of 1916-1918.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

Location. 46° 0.748′ N, 112° 32.421′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is at the intersection of West Park Street and South Idaho Street, on the left

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when traveling west on West Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); 303 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Butte Buick Company/Schumacher Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal (South) Church (about 300 feet away); Mayer Building (about 400 feet away); 321 West Galena (about 400 feet away); Dr. Donald Campbell Residence (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Knights of Columbus Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Knights of Columbus Building and Marker

Maker to the right of the entrance.

of all markers in Butte.

Knights of Columbus Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Knights of Columbus Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.