Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
B.K. Tatem House
Helena Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021
1. B.K. Tatem House Marker
Inscription.
B.K. Tatem House. Helena Historic District. Charles Hendrie opened Helena’s first iron foundry on this site before 1868. The property’s third owner, Benjamen K. Tatem, built this two-story residence circa 1875. Wide eaves, low hipped roof, and tall arched windows proclaim Italianate influences and accurately convey the original appearance of this well-preserved, early home. By 1884, Tatem had located his iron works, one of two in Helena, across the street. His stamp can still be found on the lovely iron work gracing many of Helena’s nineteenth-century buildings.
Charles Hendrie opened Helena’s first iron foundry on this site before 1868. The property’s third owner, Benjamen K. Tatem, built this two-story residence circa 1875. Wide eaves, low hipped roof, and tall arched windows proclaim Italianate influences and accurately convey the original appearance of this well-preserved, early home. By 1884, Tatem had located his iron works, one of two in Helena, across the street. His stamp can still be found on the lovely iron work gracing many of Helena’s nineteenth-century buildings.
Location. 46° 34.978′ N, 112° 2.709′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker is on South Park Avenue near South Cruse Stree, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 440 South Park Avenue, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
