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

Forestell Flats

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. Forestell Flats Marker

Inscription. The impressive appearance of this 1906 bay-fronted multi-family dwelling, a common building type in early day Butte, reflects a compromise between the desire for a single-family home and the need for living space in this city bursting with inhabitants. Built at a cost of $7,000 by prolific westside builder/contractor William Robertson, the marvelous Romanesque Revival-inspired flats of frame and brick veneer feature stone lintels, Doric columns, rounded arches, and a second-story deck with balustrade. Prosperous attorney Lewis B. Forestell was an early resident and likely the building’s first owner.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 46° 0.686′ N, 112° 33.002′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is in Pioneer. It is on West Galena Street near Girard Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 916 W Galena St, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: 100 South Excelsior (within shouting distance of this marker); Evans Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); 923 West Mercury (within shouting distance of this marker); W.A. Clark Carriage House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); W.A. Clark Jr. Home (about 300 feet away); Paul Clark Home (about 300 feet away); Ellis and Martha Passmore Residence (about 400 feet away); 832 West Park (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Forestell Flats and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. Forestell Flats and Marker

The marker is on the central pillar.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.