Philipsburg in Granite County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Courtney Hotel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2009
1. Courtney Hotel Marker
Brothers Morris and Humphery Courtney built this multi-purpose building in 1918 with the profits from manganese mining acquired during World War I. The building speaks to the coming of the automobile as the basement housed the Granite County Garage and the first floor was a dealership and showroom for Overland automobiles. The wide door in the center made the interior showroom accessible. The upper two floors accommodated offices and hotel rooms, often occupied by schoolteachers.
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 these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 46° 19.914′ N, 113° 17.681′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Montana, in Granite County. It is at the intersection
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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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McDonald Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Philipsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones' Run For Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Philipsburg Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Sayrs' Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); Doe's Drug Store (within
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2009
2. Courtney Hotel
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Also see . . . Granite County Museum and Cultural Center. Museum Website:
The museum is located in the former Courtney Hotel. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 21 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.
