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.
Forestell Flats. Butte National Historic Landmark District. 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.
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. Marker 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.
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
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 61 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
