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

Holter Cottage #1

Helena South-Central Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021

1. Holter Cottage #1 Marker

Inscription. Pioneer businessmen Anton and Martin Holter made fortunes in hardware, construction, mining investments, and real estate development. The brothers owned a number of lots in south central Helena, including three adjoining lots here on Broadway. The railroad linked Helena to outside markets in 1883, precipitating a population boom and housing shortage. The Holters constructed three rental cottages on these lots. This residence, like its two neighbors to the east, is a gable-front-and-wing dwelling with a simple plan designed to fit neatly on an urban lot. All three, joined by a stone retaining wall, were the work of the same builder. This residence retains the original floor plan, windows, shiplap siding, and pedimented gables. Although the porch is now enclosed, the original transom and paneled door fill the entry. Between 1900 and 1904, Emanuel Fischl, his wife, and their five young children were tenants. The Fischls were immigrants from Bohemia who settled in Helena where the family prospered. Emanuel was later twice elected county treasurer. By 1910, grocery clerk John Winkleman was the first resident owner.

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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° 35.087′ N, 112° 2.088′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. It is on East Broadway Street near Spencer Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 East Broadway Street, 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: William M. Bishop House (a few steps from this marker); Myers Residence

Holter Cottage #1 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021

2. Holter Cottage #1 and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Woodman S. Paynter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ryan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin M. Holter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry M. Parchen Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); 17-19 South Rodney Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 20 South Rodney Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.