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

Hawke Residence

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. Hawke Residence Marker

Inscription. John and Elizabeth Hawke moved into their newly constructed home circa 1903. The brick-veneered residence features an elegant two-story bay, which, along with the low hipped roofline and the brackets under the wide, projecting eaves, reflects the Italianate style. The roof was originally rolled tin. The low-cost, light-weight, water, and fire proof material was popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The original wrought iron fence, manufactured by Chas. W. Lane of Butte, defines the yard. John Hawke owned a livery stable and invested widely in other Butte enterprises. The respected, conservative businessman represented the well-to-do Fourth Ward on the Butte City Council from 1911 to 1913, a period when working-class Socialists dominated city government. His unexpected death at age 46 cut short his tenure as alderman. Elizabeth died five years later, in 1917, also at age 46, leaving the home to her oldest daughter Nora. In 1920, Nora lived here with her five siblings, ages 28 to 20, her brother-in-law, and a young niece and two young nephews. She sold the residence in the early 1940s.

Erected

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

by Montana Historical Society.

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° 0.783′ N, 112° 32.798′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Broadway Street near North Clark Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 West Broadway 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: Boucher-Walker Home (within shouting distance

Hawke Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. Hawke Residence and Marker

of this marker); Renick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Powers Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 803 West Park (about 400 feet away); Wynne-Conroy Residence (about 400 feet away); James H. Rowe Residence (about 400 feet away); 803 West Granite (about 400 feet away); 805 West Granite (about 400 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 196 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.