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

822-824 West Park

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. 822-824 West Park Marker

Inscription. Tucked snugly between its neighbors, this modified Queen Anne style home began as a one-story cottage designed by architect William White and built in July of 1897. Albert Elliot, an electrician for the Montana Electric Company, was an early resident who lived here with several boarders in 1898. Mining surveyor Azelle E. Hobart had purchased the property by 1906. Second-story additions were a rather common occurrence in Butte, reflecting the growing financial security of property owners. The second story of this residence, added by the Hobarts in 1908, is an excellent example of that trend. In 1920, household residents included Azelle and Elizabeth Hobart and their two sons. Clothing store proprietor Alfred Wertheimer and his wife, Bella, rented a portion of the home. The projecting front bay, mixed exterior cladding, transomed windows, and decorative porch elements mirror Victorian era sensibilities, while an ornamental iron fence complements the view from the street.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

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Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1897.

Location. 46° 0.738′ N, 112° 32.9′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Park Street near South Alabama Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 822-824 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); 823 West Park (a few steps from this marker); 832 West Park (within shouting distance of this

822-824 West Park Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. 822-824 West Park Residence and Marker

marker); 803 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry W. Turner House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Renick House (about 300 feet away); W.A. Clark Jr. Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.