Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
100 South Excelsior
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021
1. 100 South Excelsior Marker
The Classical Revival style is grandly expressed in this exemplary residence of high-fired tan brick, built between 1916 and 1920. A symmetrical faηade with central porch, double entry doors, square brick columns, and a central gable over an extended bay achieve the rich harmony characteristic of this elegant, dignified style. The original owner was James Heslet, a longtime employee of copper king W. A. Clark. Heslet began his career as a teller with the Clark and Larabie Bank in 1889. By 1900, he had worked his way up to the prestigious position of assistant cashier with W. A. Clark & Bro. Bankers. Heslet remained thus employed until the mid-1930s when both he and his wife, Cora, were trustees for the Paul Clark Home. A butlers pantry and servants quarters equipped with a call box to the dining room are evidence of the Heslets social status. The yard, of unusual size by Butte standards, is enclosed by a handsome wall of porphyry crowned with an iron railing.
Erected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 46° 0.683′ N,
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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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Evans Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); W.A. Clark Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); W.A. Clark Jr. Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Forestell Flats (within shouting distance of this marker); Ellis and Martha Passmore Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021
2. 100 South Excelsior Residence and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
