Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
The Lillie
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021
1. The Lillie Marker
Mrs. Lillie, as many tenants knew her, managed this apartment building from her first-floor unit for nearly fifty years. Architect Marin D. Kern designed the building in 1908 for Lillie and her husband John R. Ross. It was originally two stories with open front porches. John was a power engineer at the Steward Mine, and Lillie was at home with her younger brother, William, and daughter, Louise. John died of cancer in 1909, and Lillie married John’s friend, pipefitter Albert C. McNeil, in 1910. The McNeils added a third story in 1913 and enclosed the front porches in 1918. Lillie divorced Albert on June 4, 1929, but remained sole owner of the building, despite a lawsuit in which Albert claimed half-ownership. Three weeks after her divorce, Lillie married barber James C. Crook. James and Lillie enjoyed cross-country road trips, and Lillie was president of the Alpine chapter of the Rocky Mountain Garden Club. After James died in 1951 and Lillie in 1956, the building fell into grave disrepair. Sandy and Carl Donahue rescued it from demolition in the 1990s and converted it into a single-family home.Erected by
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1929.
Location. 46° 0.875′ N, 112° 32.9′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. Marker is on West Quartz Street near North Alabama Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 824 West Quartz Street, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 833 West Quartz (within shouting distance of this marker); 834 West Quartz (within shouting distance of this marker); 821 West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); 815 West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); 831 West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); 805 West Granite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 803 West Granite (about 300 feet away); Andrew Jackson Davis Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021
2. The Lillie and Marker
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 52 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
