Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Weinstein Grocery Store
Helena Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021
1. Weinstein Grocery Store Marker
Inscription.
Weinstein Grocery Store. Helena Historic District. As early as 1866, Rodney Street was Helena’s primary north-south connection and thus supported a variety of early businesses. It was also an area better protected from the fires that constantly threatened downtown commerce. This building, constructed circa 1880, was one of Rodney Street’s first brick business blocks, housing the Rodney Street Market in 1883. A bakery with upstairs living quarters was attached to the back of the grocery. By 1890, it had become the Weinstein Grocery Store and Pacific Tea Company with furnished rooms above. The Weinstein brothers were typical of a number of Jewish merchants, vital to the town’s early economy, who operated Rodney Street businesses. When the Weinsteins opened a grand downtown emporium in 1894, grocer L. H. Schaeffer bought the business. Although stucco cladding and 1940s Art Deco style decorative details are reminiscent of period theaters, the building never served that purpose. Its historic use as a grocery store continued until 1960.
As early as 1866, Rodney Street was Helena’s primary north-south connection and thus supported a variety of early businesses. It was also an area better protected from the fires that constantly threatened downtown commerce. This building, constructed circa 1880, was one of Rodney Street’s first brick business blocks, housing the Rodney Street Market in 1883. A bakery with upstairs living quarters was attached to the back of the grocery. By 1890, it had become the Weinstein Grocery Store and Pacific Tea Company with furnished rooms above. The Weinstein brothers were typical of a number of Jewish merchants, vital to the town’s early economy, who operated Rodney Street businesses. When the Weinsteins opened a grand downtown emporium in 1894, grocer L. H. Schaeffer bought the business. Although stucco cladding and 1940s Art Deco style decorative details are reminiscent of period theaters, the building never served that purpose. Its historic use as a grocery store continued until 1960.
Erected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 46° 35.149′ N, 112° 2.077′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis
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and Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of North Rodney Street and Breckenridge Street when traveling north on North Rodney Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Rodney Street, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
