Red Lodge in Carbon County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Flager House

Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

1. Flager House Marker

Inscription. Architect Seth Hunneywell designed and built this Colonial Revival two-and-one-half-story home for Alfred and Ruth Flager, who lived here from 1902 to 1911. Costing approximately $3,500 to build and boasting “all the modern conveniences,” its “eight large, airy rooms” and third-floor billiard parlor were heated by “a steam plant located in the basement.” Alfred Flager was the proprietor of the old Carbon Mercantile Co. The civic-minded merchant actively promoted the city water system and was instrumental in organizing the telephone company. He also served on the school board, as an alderman, as city clerk, and as a director of the Red Lodge Building and Loan Association. The Flagers left Red Lodge in 1911. From 1911 to 1921 the house became a rental property, whose tenants included Thomas Pollard, proprietor of the Pollard Hotel. Maude and William Robinson, who owned the home from 1921 to 1948, added the garage in 1935. The three-story tower was built in 1975. The interior features an oak staircase, a pressed tin ceiling in the kitchen, maple floors, and a richly carved fireplace mantel.

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 45° 11.561′ N, 109° 14.914′ W. Marker is in Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of Hauser Avenue North and 5th Street West, on the left when traveling north on Hauser Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 523 Hauser Avenue North, Red Lodge MT 59068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country

and in Greater Billings.

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: Roysdon House (a few steps from this marker); Robbins/Wiggenhorn House

Flager House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

2. Flager House and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Pierson House (within shouting distance of this marker); McDowell House (within shouting distance of this marker); 612 North Hauser Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonald House (within shouting distance of this marker); Talmage/Crockett House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pippinger House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Lodge.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.