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

823 West Park

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. 823 West Park Marker

Inscription. James H. Lynch was a man of many hats. Lumber, livery, mine development, hotel management, and wholesale liquor are but a few of his successful business ventures. A founder of the Silver Bow National Bank, Lynch also owned substantial Butte real estate and served terms as alderman and city council president. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland appointed Lynch postmaster of Butte, and he served a four-year term. Although James and Mary Lynch had no children, they opened their home to a niece and nephew, who lived with them in 1900. A turn-of-the-century biographer noted, “In their beautiful home in Butte, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch evince a truly western hospitality.” The 1890s residence, built as the twin of its next door neighbor, is little altered. Elegant period details include a pedimented porch trimmed in dentils, Tuscan columns, and miniaturized classical motifs on the entry door. An ornamental iron fence, crafted by the Butte Carriage Works, fronts the property.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce

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• Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 46° 0.749′ N, 112° 32.893′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Park Street near North Alabama Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 823 West Park 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: 825 West Park (a few steps from this marker); 827 West Park (a few steps from this marker); 822-824 West Park (a few steps from this marker); 803 West Park (within shouting

823 West Park Street House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. 823 West Park Street House and Marker

distance of this marker); 832 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry W. Turner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wynne-Conroy Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James H. Rowe Residence (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

823 West Park Street House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

3. 823 West Park Street House

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 222 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.