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

Robbins House

Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

1. Robbins House Marker

Inscription. Prominent Red Lodge businessman William B. Nutting subdivided this northwestern neighborhood as the Nutting Addition circa 1899. Beginning in 1900 with this home, he built five cottages north of his own residence that became known as Nutting Row. J. S. Robbins, secretary/treasurer of the Carbon Mercantile Company, arranged for Nutting to build this first cottage for him. Rose Robbins bought it for $1500 in 1902. The gable-front residences with a one-story kitchen wing at the back and front porch spanning the front were modest, simply ornamented, well-built homes. Ship-lap siding, a material not often used in the Hi Bug neighborhoods, originally covered all five cottages. The bay window on this home is a unique feature. By 1907, a stable and coal shed had been added to the property and soon after, a north kitchen wing and bedroom enlarged the original floor plan. Among the residents have been the families of Manus Wentworth, W. A. Beans, and M. J. McCabe.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition,

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it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 45° 11.447′ N, 109° 14.999′ W. Marker is in Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of Word Avenue North and 7th Street West, on the left when traveling north on Word Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Word 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: McCleary House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nutting Rental (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sichler-Davis House (about 400 feet away); Hasterlik House (about 400 feet

Robbins House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

2. Robbins House and Marker

The marker is on the retaining-wall at the bottom of the steps.

away); Peters House (about 400 feet away); Pippinger House (about 400 feet away); Alderson House (about 400 feet away); Talmage/Crockett 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 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.