Philipsburg in Granite County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

102 West Kearney

Philipsburg Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022

1. 102 West Kearney Marker

Inscription. Before his death in 1896, pioneering Jewish businessman William Weinstein owned many lots, including this one, in Philipsburg. By 1902, his daughter Alice Weinstein Hannah owned the property and the one-story wooden dwelling that stood on the site, which she undoubtedly rented to local miners and their families. She sold the home in 1913 to Missoula resident Leanorah Damuth. Damuth lost the property for back taxes in 1923, and in 1927 Louada Smith purchased the lots and all improvements for $248.75. A divorced mother of four, Louada married miner John Flascher the following year. Soon thereafter, the family built this one-and-one-half-story, gable-front home, valued in 1930 at $2,400. The home originally sported full-width front and rear porches, both of which were later enclosed.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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

Location. 46° 20.025′ N, 113° 17.64′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Montana,

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in Granite County. It is at the intersection of West Kearney Street and North Sansome Street, on the right when traveling west on West Kearney Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 West Kearney Street, Philipsburg MT 59858, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically outhwest Montana, in Gold West Country, in Mining Country. 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: St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Granite County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Patten Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Granite County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church

102 West Kearney Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022

2. 102 West Kearney Residence and Marker

The marker is at the corner.

(about 500 feet away); J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods (about 500 feet away); Masonic Temple (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philipsburg.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.