Virginia City in Madison County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Smith & Boyd Livery Stable
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
1. Smith & Boyd Livery Stable Marker
This false-fronted rubble stone barn was constructed by Smith and Boyd circa 1900, replacing a log livery stable. The stone part of the building and the front doors and windows remain as they were at the turn of the century. The barn was converted to a theater in 1949, with the additions made to the rear. The porch was salvaged from the famous Morgan Evans Mansion near Anaconda, and was added to the front at that time. The “Old Stone Barn” has been the home to the Virginia City Players, Montana’s oldest professional acting company, since 1949.
This property contributes to the Virginia City Historic District • Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior • In cooperation with the Montana Historical SocietyErected 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 1900.
Location. 45° 17.565′ N, 111°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J.F. Stoer Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Fight of the Century and Flour Riots (within shouting distance of this marker); Green Front Boarding House (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia City National Historic Landmark District (within shouting distance of this marker); Dance and Stuart Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Sauerbier Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Kohl's/Little Joe's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Prasch Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
2. Smith & Boyd Livery Stable Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
3. Smith & Boyd Livery Stable Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
4. The Opera House stage
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
5. The Only Working Cremona Player in the United States
A Cremona Player is "a photo-player, circa early 1900s, used to accompany silent motion pictures."
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
6. The Only Working Cremona Player in the United States
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
