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

W.A. Clark Carriage House

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

1. W.A. Clark Carriage House Marker

Inscription. The opulent stables and carriage house of William A. Clark, Jr., son of copper king millionaire William A. Clark, bear the unmistakable hallmark of Butte architect H. M. Patterson. The symmetrical Renaissance Revival design features a grand entry arch in a mixture of sandstone trim and mottled chocolate brick, a granite foundation, and servant quarters above. Constructed for $35,000 in 1900, the front area of the carriage house has space for cleaning and storage of ten horse-drawn vehicles. The back portion of the building was devoted to stable purposes. The six stalls, outfitted with polished brass and iron accoutrements, had white porcelain side walls. The floor was heated and equipped with bell traps connected to the city sewer. The Butte Miner in 1901 declared: “The horses belonging to Mr. Clark can congratulate themselves that, so far as they are concerned, they are living in a palace.”

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 46° 0.688′ N, 112° 32.928′ W.

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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: 834 & 836 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 Jr. Home (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, measured in a direct line); 832 West Park (about 300 feet away);

W.A. Clark Carriage House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021

2. W.A. Clark Carriage House and Marker

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.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.