Anaconda in Deer Lodge County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Judge George B. Winston Residence

West Side Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022

1. Judge George B. Winston Residence Marker

Inscription. Alice and George Winston were among the first residents of the Main Street neighborhood south of Anaconda’s business district. The Anaconda Weekly Review noted in August of 1888 that the Winstons’ fine home was well under construction. A lovely example of the Victorian-era Queen Anne style, the 1890s addition of the half-story complements the original front bay window and wooden window trim. George Winston served as Anaconda’s first city attorney and city clerk. Winston was one of the authors of Montana’s 1889 state constitution and later served as judge of the 3rd Judicial District from 1904 until his retirement in 1932. Interestingly, the Winstons’ longtime maid was Bridget Sullivan, previously employed by Andrew Borden of Fall River, Massachusetts. Borden and his wife were murdered in 1892 and Sullivan was a key witness in the trial of their daughter, Lizzie. The maid never spoke of the crime, but reportedly confessed on her deathbed in 1948 that Lizzie, who was acquitted, paid Sullivan for her evasive testimony.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 7.55′ N, 112° 57.255′ W. Marker is in Anaconda, Montana, in Deer Lodge County. It is on Main Street near West 5th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 Main Street, Anaconda MT 59711, 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: 504 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuttle Residence

Judge George B. Winston Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022

2. Judge George B. Winston Residence and Marker

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hearst Free Library (about 500 feet away); Washoe Theater (about 700 feet away); Fred Clark Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deer Lodge County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Butte-Anaconda Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaconda.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.