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

Lynch Residence

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. Lynch Residence Marker

Inscription. In 1900, Sixth Ward alderman and assayer Albert G. Sienbenaler lived here, in what was then a one-story residence. The characteristic Queen Anne style home boasted a polygonal bay and open front porch. Some time before 1916, owners added a second story along with new ornamentation, including decorative wood paneling between the first- and second-story bay windows and a basket-arched window in the gable end. Paul Alberton owned the residence between 1906 and 1918. Alberton was co-proprietor of the famed M & M, a twenty-four-hour saloon and eatery that catered to off-shift miners. Margaret Lynch and her husband, federal district court judge Jeremiah Lynch, purchased the residence in 1918. In a classic rags-to-riches story, Judge Lynch emigrated from Ireland in 1890 and worked as a carman in the Anaconda Mine to earn money for law school. In 1906, he was elected to the district court. He served as a judge for thirty-seven years before retiring at age seventy-seven. Renowned for her hospitality, Margaret raised seven children here. Judge Lynch passed away in 1961, nine months after his ninetieth birthday.

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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° 0.606′ N, 112° 32.635′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on Silver Street, near Crystal Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 517 Silver St, 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: H. Fred and Sophia Gamer Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

Lynch Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. Lynch Residence and Marker

line); 431 West Mercury (about 400 feet away); 423-425 West Mercury (about 400 feet away); 510 West Galena (about 500 feet away); Virginia Apartments (about 500 feet away); St. Patrick's Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); St. Patrick's Convent (about 800 feet away); St. James Hospital Nurses Dormitory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.