Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Federal Reserve Bank
Helena Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021
1. Federal Reserve Bank Marker
Inscription.
Federal Reserve Bank. Helena Historic District. The Helena branch of the Federal Reserve Bank opened in 1921, the result of lobbying by Norman B. Holter and other farsighted local businessmen. It distinguished Helena as the smallest town in the country to host such a bank. When the 1935 earthquakes destroyed the first structure, Montana architect George Shanley was commissioned to design a new facility. Completed in 1938 and expanded to two stories in 1945, the Art Moderne style building reflects Helena’s prominence as the financial heart of the state.
The Helena branch of the Federal Reserve Bank opened in 1921, the result of lobbying by Norman B. Holter and other farsighted local businessmen. It distinguished Helena as the smallest town in the country to host such a bank. When the 1935 earthquakes destroyed the first structure, Montana architect George Shanley was commissioned to design a new facility. Completed in 1938 and expanded to two stories in 1945, the Art Moderne style building reflects Helena’s prominence as the financial heart of the state.
Location. 46° 35.447′ N, 112° 2.421′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker is on North Park Avenue near West Lawrence Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 North Park Avenue, 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. First Unitarian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Montana (within shouting distance of this
The marker is on the right side of the steps leading to the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
