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

McDowell House

Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

1. McDowell House Marker

Inscription. The sloping roof of this one-and-one-half-story house once shaded an open porch. The curved roofline and shed dormer add Craftsman style elegance to the home, constructed on a double lot after 1907. The interior also reflected Craftsman ideals with space-saving built-in bookshelves and a living room fireplace, a symbolic focal point for domestic life. Dentist Elmer McDowell and his wife lived in the side-gabled residence by 1912. Both Mr. and Mrs. McDowell enthusiastically participated in Red Lodge's genteel society. He was a member of the Masons and contributed money for the new Elks Lodge. She was an officer in the Eastern Star and took an active role in the Red Lodge Woman's Club. That organization helped establish the public library and encouraged the study of literature and music. Members took turns holding the weekly club meetings in their homes, and Mrs. McDowell hosted an “interesting and instructive” program for the club's musical department here in February 1914.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition,

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it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1914.

Location. 45° 11.587′ N, 109° 14.902′ W. Marker is in Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County. It is on Hauser Avenue North near 5th Street West, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 606 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: 612 North Hauser Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Robbins/Wiggenhorn House (a few steps from this marker); Flager House (within shouting distance of this marker); Roysdon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierson House

McDowell House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

2. McDowell House and Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McDonald House (about 400 feet away); Talmage House (about 400 feet away); Chapman House (about 500 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 265 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.