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

W.A. Clark Jr. Home

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. W.A. Clark Jr. Home Marker

Inscription. A unique blend of historical elements and details characterize the home of W. A. Clark Jr., built in conjunction with the adjacent carriage house in 1900. H. M. Patterson’s asymmetrical design features a granite coursed ashlar foundation, rusticated base, and corbelled brick banding on the first-floor façade. The unusual arched openings are semicircular with pointed crowns and cushion springers. A projecting oriel and classical pediment adorn second-story openings, while intricate modillions support the cornice. Interior appointments include an oak-trimmed vestibule, dining room, and library, with an intricate terra cotta fireplace mantle, further evidence of the family’s wealth. The elder Senator Clark’s sleazy politics and the darker dealings of the Clark family leave locals aghast even today. William, Jr., who lived in the Butte home until 1905, later achieved embarrassing notoriety for benevolent gestures that were apparently intended to hide an aberrant lifestyle.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

Location.

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46° 0.688′ N, 112° 32.928′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Galena Street near South Excelsior Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 842 West Galena 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: W.A. Clark Carriage House (here, next to this marker); 100 South Excelsior (within shouting distance of this marker); Evans Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis and Martha Passmore Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); 815-817 West Mercury (about 300 feet away,

W.A. Clark Jr. Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. W.A. Clark Jr. Home and Marker

The marker is in the right window of the pair to the left of the arched entrance.

measured in a direct line); 832 West Park (about 300 feet away); Forestell Flats (about 300 feet away); 822-824 West Park (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

W.A. Clark Jr. Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

3. W.A. Clark Jr. Home

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

4. W.A. Clark Jr. Home

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.