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

Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2021

1. Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods Marker

Inscription. This well-preserved commercial structure illustrates Helena’s growth from mining camp to prosperous town. The quoins and arches of the original stone building, constructed circa 1865-1872, are still visible at the rear. In 1878, the building was purchased by merchants William B. Raleigh and Charles A. Clarke, who came to Helena on the heels of the gold rush. The cast-iron and brick façade was added to the front during the prosperous boom years of 1884-1888. Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods continued to flourish until 1898.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

Location. 46° 35.178′ N, 112° 2.411′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. It is on South Last Chance Gulch near East Broadway Street 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

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postal address: 36 Last Chance Gulch, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically entral Montana in Gold West 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: Sands Brothers Dry Goods (here, next to this marker); Dunphy Block (here, next to this marker); St. Louis Block (a few steps from this marker); Boston Block (a few steps from this marker); Original Helena Streetcar (within shouting distance of this marker); Montana's Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); Earthquakes of 1935 (within shouting distance of this marker); California Wine House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2021

2. Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods Building and Marker

Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2021

3. Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods Building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.