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
Inscription.
G. Goldberg Store. (McGovern Dry Goods). 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 Society
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 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 1863.
Location. 45° 17.598′ N, 111° 56.85′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Montana, in Madison County. Marker is on Wallace Street. This maker is located on the north side of Wallace Street between Main and Jackson
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 517 times since then and 10 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.
