Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Original City Hall
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
1. Original City Hall Marker
By the early 1880s the railroad linked Butte to the outside world and the town had established itself as a mining camp with a great future. One of the few standing structures from the formative era is this masonry, two-story landmark. Under construction in 1884, it housed the first official city administrative offices. Included among these were the jail and a courtroom. Although the height of the second-story windows has been reduced, the upper portion of the building appears as it did in the 1880s. Ornate details along the parapet of angled and corbelled brick reveal the excellence of Butte’s early brickmasons. After 1890, city offices moved, and the façade was modified to accommodate commercial space. The original stairway at the east end, however, remains intact.Erected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mayer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Paumie Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Block (about 300 feet away); 134 West Broadway (about 400 feet away); Butte Buick Company/Schumacher Building (about 400 feet away); J.L. Morris Building (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021
2. Original City Hall and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
