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.
Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods. . 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.
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.
Location. 46° 35.178′ N, 112° 2.411′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker 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 postal address: 36 Last Chance Gulch, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
2. Raleigh and Clarke Dry Goods Building and Marker
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 73 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
