Red Lodge in Carbon County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Iarussi Building

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 26, 2011

1. Iarussi Building Marker

Inscription. In the 1920s Italian shoemaker Ludovico Iarussi (later changed to Jarussi) owned this property containing his shop and several frame commercial buildings. In 1929 Iarussi razed the older shops and constructed the present building. Financially disabled in the stock market crash later that year, Iarussi was unable to afford occupancy himself. He leased part of the commercial space and sold the remainder. The Yugoslavian families of Yelich and then Thiel ran a saloon in the north portion until 1985, while various businesses occupied the additional space. Polychromatic brickwork, a recessed double entry, original transom glass and intact commercial glazing form a superior example of 1920s vintage architecture.

Erected by Montana National Register Sign Program.

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 1929.

Location. 45° 11.197′ N, 109° 14.815′ W. Marker is in Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County. Marker is at the intersection of North Broadway Avenue (U.S. 212) and 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Broadway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 7 N Broadway Ave, Red Lodge MT 59068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Iris Theater (a few steps from this marker); Marino and Blackburn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Alcazar (Star) Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Antilla Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Foiled Bank Robbery Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Plunkett's Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Pollard Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Lodge Commercial District (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Lodge.

Also see . . . Red Lodge, Montana - Gateway to Yellowstone Park. (Submitted on August 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 26, 2011

2. Iarussi Building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.