Red Lodge in Carbon County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
McCleary House
Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021
1. McCleary House Marker
Inscription.
McCleary House. Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District. A four-square plan, tapered porch pillars, and flared overhanging eaves reflect the Craftsman style influence that affords this distinctive home a more modern appearance than its contemporary neighbors. Decorative cresting and leaded glass add exterior elegance while fine interior appointments include paneled oak pocket doors, Tuscan columns, an oak staircase, and decorative moldings. Businessman Frank McCleary, who served as assessor, state representative, and senator, built the home circa 1910 for his wife Ella and two children. In 1914, The Red Lodge Picket reported that a profusion of flowers and potted plants adorned the McCleary home as Ella, always a gracious hostess, entertained sixty ladies at a “floral whist party” followed by a midnight supper.
A four-square plan, tapered porch pillars, and flared overhanging eaves reflect the Craftsman style influence that affords this distinctive home a more modern appearance than its contemporary neighbors. Decorative cresting and leaded glass add exterior elegance while fine interior appointments include paneled oak pocket doors, Tuscan columns, an oak staircase, and decorative moldings. Businessman Frank McCleary, who served as assessor, state representative, and senator, built the home circa 1910 for his wife Ella and two children. In 1914, The Red Lodge Picket reported that a profusion of flowers and potted plants adorned the McCleary home as Ella, always a gracious hostess, entertained sixty ladies at a “floral whist party” followed by a midnight supper.
Location. 45° 11.455′ N, 109° 14.981′ W. Marker is in Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County. Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street West and Word Avenue North, on the right when traveling west on 7th Street West
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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 7th Street West, Red Lodge MT 59068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
