Virginia City in Madison County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
G. Goldberg Store
(McGovern Dry Goods)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2009
1. G. Goldberg Store Marker
This 1863 building features a classic Greek Revival style storefront with French doors, typical of the 1860s frontier. The lintel above the door still bears the name of G. Goldberg, who ran the Pioneer Clothing Store Company prior to 1866. The single door on the left led to the Weston Hotel, a series of four tiny rooms. With accomodations [sic] at a premium, any inside space was better than sleeping in the snow. Circa 1908 sisters Hanna and Mary McGovern moved their ladies’ clothing store here. It remains today exactly as it was left on the last day of business in 1945.
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 1863.
Location. 45° 17.598′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Strasburger’s Colorado Store (here, next to this marker); J.B. LaBeau, Jeweler (a few steps from this marker); Site of First Masonic Meetings (a few steps from this marker); Kramer Building (a few steps from this marker); Kiskadden’s Stone Block (a few steps from this marker); Grub Stake (within shouting distance of this marker); S. R. Buford & Company (within shouting distance of this marker); S.L. Simpson Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2009
2. G. Goldberg Store Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2009
3. G. Goldberg Store
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
