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
Inscription.
Fred Clark Residence. West Side Historic District. 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.
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.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location.
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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.
In 1907 it was the home of Isadore and Regina (nee Conrady) Copinus.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on October 8, 2023, by Karen Tescher Anderson of Scottsdale, Arizona.
