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

James H. Rowe Residence

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. James H. Rowe Residence Marker

Inscription. Butte real estate developer William V. Lawlor built this elegant home on speculation circa 1891. Hardware store owner Ras Rochester, who lived on this block, purchased the home from Lawlor in 1895. Neither of these early owners lived in the residence, however. James H. Rowe, who was in partnership with William Lawlor, moved into the home with his family in 1911. The longtime firm of Lawlor and Rowe dealt in real estate, fire insurance, and surety bonds. After her husband’s death, Mrs. Rowe remained here into the 1950s. The beautiful two-and-one-half-story Queen Anne style home features an unusual two-story octagonal front bay. Its pristine condition makes the Victorian-era home a particularly noteworthy component of this prestigious block of Broadway.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.795′ N, 112° 32.885′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Broadway

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Street near North Alabama Street when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 817 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: Wynne-Conroy Residence (here, next to this marker); Harry W. Turner House (within shouting distance of this marker); 815 West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); 821 West Granite (within shouting distance of this marker); 805 West Granite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 803 West Park (about 300 feet away); 803 West Granite (about 300 feet away); 823 West Park (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all

James H. Rowe Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. James H. Rowe Residence and Marker

markers in Butte.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.