Pioneer in Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 13, 2021
1. St. Joseph's Catholic Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Butte National Historic Landmark District. Bishop John Brondel founded St. Joseph’s Parish in 1902 to serve the varied ethnic groups settling on Butte’s south side. Father P. A. Quesnel celebrated the parish’s first Mass in a makeshift public hall. In 1907, a combination parish church and school was built on Delaware Street, which served until it was destroyed by fire in 1911. Once again, services were held in a public hall while the present church was under construction. On Christmas Day of 1911, the first Mass was offered in the grand new church, which was dedicated by Bishop John Carroll, the following April. Albert O. Von Verbulis, the Austrian-born architect who designed Helena’s famed St. Helena Cathedral, drew the plans for this impressive Greek Revival style building. Ionic columns supporting a full-height entry porch, denticulated cornice, and beautiful stained glass enhance the tall windows and light-colored brick. Today, St. Joseph’s Parish maintains its vibrant ethnic diversity, counting many of the original families among its membership.
Bishop John Brondel founded St. Joseph’s Parish in 1902 to serve the varied ethnic groups settling on Butte’s south side. Father P. A. Quesnel celebrated the parish’s first Mass in a makeshift public hall. In 1907, a combination parish church and school was built on Delaware Street, which served until it was destroyed by fire in 1911. Once again, services were held in a public hall while the present church was under construction. On Christmas Day of 1911, the first Mass was offered in the grand new church, which was dedicated by Bishop John Carroll, the following April. Albert O. Von Verbulis, the Austrian-born architect who designed Helena’s famed St. Helena Cathedral, drew the plans for this impressive Greek Revival style building. Ionic columns supporting a full-height entry porch, denticulated cornice, and beautiful stained glass enhance the tall windows and light-colored brick. Today, St. Joseph’s Parish maintains its vibrant ethnic diversity, counting many of the original families among its membership.
46° 0.239′ N, 112° 31.698′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is in Pioneer. Marker is at the intersection of Utah Avenue and East 2nd Street on Utah Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 941 Utah Avenue, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is to the right of the middle entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
