Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Hodgens/Ryan Home
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021
1. Hodgens/Ryan Home Marker
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Hodgens/Ryan Home. Butte National Historic Landmark District. Bank, was the first owner of this magnificent T-shaped Classical Revival style residence built in 1899. Second owner John D. Ryan purchased the home in 1905. Ryan rose from a lowly oil drummer to president of the Daly Bank and was the only man to ever serve as president of both the Anaconda Company and the Montana Power Company, which he helped form in 1912. As director of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, Ryan initiated the railroad’s electrification in 1916. A myriad of ornate high-style details ornament the façade of this splendid brick home, including Ionic columns, Palladian windows, second-story balustrade with decorative paneled posts, and dormers with swan’s neck pediments. The elaborate embellishment and expert workmanship well reflect the wealth and power of these two influential men.
Bank, was the first owner of this magnificent T-shaped Classical Revival style residence built in 1899. Second owner John D. Ryan purchased the home in 1905. Ryan rose from a lowly oil drummer to president of the Daly Bank and was the only man to ever serve as president of both the Anaconda Company and the Montana Power Company, which he helped form in 1912. As director of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, Ryan initiated the railroad’s electrification in 1916. A myriad of ornate high-style details ornament the façade of this splendid brick home, including Ionic columns, Palladian windows, second-story balustrade with decorative paneled posts, and dormers with swan’s neck pediments. The elaborate embellishment and expert workmanship well reflect the wealth and power of these two influential men.
Location. 46° 0.801′ N, 112° 32.976′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. Marker is at the intersection of
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North Excelsior Avenue, and West Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north on North Excelsior Avenue,. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 N Excelsior Ave, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
