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

George Grossberg Residence

Helena Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021

1. George Grossberg Residence Marker

Inscription. George and Esther Grossberg built this Craftsman style bungalow in the early 1920s. The mix of multi-colored brick and stucco blends beautifully into the surrounding landscape. Tucked between two Victorian-era homes, this charming 1920s residence represents the careful infill of the neighborhood that took place after World War I. George Grossberg came to Helena as a bachelor in 1910 to join a thriving Jewish community. He married Esther Lesinson of Chicago in 1917. The Grossbergs established the Globe Clothing Company in 1918. The Globe Clothing Store was one of downtown Helena’s most successful businesses and remained at the corner of Lawrence and Last Chance Gulch until 1986. The Grossbergs raised two children and spent most of their married life here, until George’s death in 1958. The lovely home has an offset porch with a graceful, welcoming arch and Chicago-style picture window. These features and the natural brick harmonize with the shaded streetscape, capturing the ambience of the 1920s and the flair of the bungalow style.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker

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is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 46° 35.694′ N, 112° 2.666′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. It is on Madison Avenue near Stuart Street, on the left when traveling north. This property is located in Helena's historic Mansion District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Madison Avenue, 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: Samuel T. Hauser Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmquist Residence

George Grossberg Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021

2. George Grossberg Residence and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Tatem-Young Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alex C. Johnson Home (about 400 feet away); Edward C. Babcock Mansion (about 400 feet away); Tracy-Power Residence (about 500 feet away); Gilpatrick/Root House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boyer/Hawkins Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.