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

321 West Galena

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. 321 West Galena Marker

Inscription. Butte School District #1 constructed this attractive four-story building between 1918 and 1920 to house the high school’s Manual Training Department. The United States Army Recruiting Center was located here during World War II and, later, from 1954 to 1963, it was the site of Butte Business College classes. Since its rear façade faces the back of the Masonic Temple, the building long provided a convenient meeting hall for Masonic youth groups. Architectural highlights include a fine circular arch framing the front entry, decorative stone trim separating the first and second floors, an ornamental cornice and windows with steel angle lintels, and stone sills. This well-maintained building, constructed of concrete with brick veneer, remains today virtually unaltered. Its excellent workmanship and design are ready evidence of the prosperity of the mining community in the early twentieth century.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series

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list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 46° 0.705′ N, 112° 32.485′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Galena Street near South Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 West Galena 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: B'nai Israel Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal (South) Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre (within shouting distance

321 West Galena Street Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. 321 West Galena Street Building and Marker

The marker is above the motorcycles.

of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 303 West Park (about 300 feet away); Thomas Lavell Residence (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.