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

J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2009

1. J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods Marker

Inscription. The excellent design and spacious interior of this two-story commercial building represents Philipsburg’s prosperity and substantial population during the 1890s. Constructed for J.K. Merrill and Sons between 1892 and 1894, Freyschlag Huffman and Company took this location for its general merchandise emporium in 1893. Dry goods, clothing, groceries, hardware and wholesale liquors were displayed in the 12,000 feet of floor space. By 1897, it had become BiMetallic Mining’s company store. A three-bay facade and second-story pressed metal colonnade visually reinforced the structure’s ample proportions.

This property contributes to the Philipsburg Historic District • Listed in the Nation l Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior • In cooperation with the Montana Historical Society

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 46° 19.948′ N, 113° 17.685′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Montana, in Granite County. It is on West Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 West Broadway 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

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within walking distance of this marker: Sayrs' Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones' Run For Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Courtney Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Philipsburg Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonald Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Philipsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philipsburg.

Also see . . . Philipsburg, Montana. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2009

2. J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods Building

The marker is to the right of the entrance by the red pickup truck.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.