Anaconda in Deer Lodge County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Fred Clark Residence
West Side Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022
1. Fred Clark Residence Marker
Anaconda’s elite began to build homes on the West Side in the 1890s, and this Queen Anne style mansion was one of the first to grace upper Locust Street. Built in 1894 for Fred Clark, librarian at the Hearst Free Public Library, the elegant residence boasted all the latest conveniences including steam heat and electric lights. Classical elements such as Tuscan columns and a gabled portico enrich the Queen Anne style so favored during the Victorian era. An octagonal tower, gabled dormers, and wraparound veranda with balconette above heighten the characteristic Queen Anne asymmetry, while granite-capped windows and decorative shingles add varied textures to the wall surfaces. Arched doors and windows showcase the skills of builder/contractor J. P. Dolan. Dolan, who was also a skilled mason, and his partner John Hamill were Anaconda’s leading contractors in the 1890s. Except for a 1990 addition sensitively designed to blend with the historic appearance, this West Side residence is a district centerpiece and one of Anaconda’s many well-preserved period homes.Erected by Montana Historical Society.
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Location. 46° 7.546′ N, 112° 57.448′ W. Marker is in Anaconda, Montana, in Deer Lodge County. Marker is at the intersection of Locust Street and West 6th Street, on the left on Locust Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 Locust Street, Anaconda MT 59711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tuttle Residence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (about 800 feet away); Judge George B. Winston Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); 504 Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Deer Lodge County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Butte-Anaconda Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hearst Free Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); 219 West Third Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaconda.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022
2. Fred Clark Residence and Marker
The marker is to the right of the steps.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2022
3. Fred Clark Residence
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
