Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

New York Block

Helena Historic District

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2021

1. New York Block Marker

Inscription. This was one of five structures rebuilt after the disastrous lightning-sparked fire of 1928. The original building and its replacement housed the thriving New York Store renamed Fligelman’s in 1929 from 1902 to 1958. This pioneer department store was established in 1885 as a dry goods business. Prominent and creative Helena architect George Carsley designed the new structure with an upper-story pavilioned façade ornamented with shields of ancient Florentine clothier guilds, the coat-of-arms of founder Herman Fligelman, and figures of a tailor and seamstress.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 35.291′ N, 112° 2.339′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker is on North Last Chance Gulch near East 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. This portion of Last Chance Gulch is a pedestrian mall and is closed to vehicular traffic. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46-48 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Diversity in Helena (a few steps from this marker); Gold Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Power Block and Power Block West (within shouting distance of this marker); Goodkind Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Helena Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Securities Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Placer Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Discovery of Gold in Last Chance Gulch (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

New York Block and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2021

2. New York Block and Marker

Marker at the far right

New York Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2021

3. New York Block

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.