Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Henry Blase House
Helena South-Central Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021
1. Henry Blase House Marker
Inscription.
Henry Blase House. Helena South-Central Historic District. Danish immigrants Henry and Matilda Blase settled on this property in the 1880s. Like other working-class Europeans who lived in the neighborhood, Blase was a man of many occupations: bartender, saloon keeper, jailer, miner, and landscape gardener. Prosperity of the 1880s brought confidence in Helena’s economy, prompting Blase to replace his earlier dwelling with this more substantial home circa 1890-92. Columns, corniced windows, and pedimented gables reveal Neo-classical influences popular in this picturesque neighborhood. Mature landscaping in the unusually generous yard undoubtedly reflects Blase’s gardening talents.
Danish immigrants Henry and Matilda Blase settled on this property in the 1880s. Like other working-class Europeans who lived in the neighborhood, Blase was a man of many occupations: bartender, saloon keeper, jailer, miner, and landscape gardener. Prosperity of the 1880s brought confidence in Helena’s economy, prompting Blase to replace his earlier dwelling with this more substantial home circa 1890-92. Columns, corniced windows, and pedimented gables reveal Neo-classical influences popular in this picturesque neighborhood. Mature landscaping in the unusually generous yard undoubtedly reflects Blase’s gardening talents.
Location. 46° 35.026′ N, 112° 2.095′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker is on South Davis Street near North Hillsdale Street when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 South Davis Street, 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. 17-19 South Rodney Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ryan Building
The marker is on the far right between the fence and the tree. It is barely visible.
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 195 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
