 view gallery |   First Presbyterian Church - Philipsburg, MT
in Montana Historical Markers This 1893 church was the place of worship for the Presbyterians of Philipsburg for 97 years until union with the Methodists. No longer used for services, the old church is now the Antique Inn but the building retains its striking bell tower. posted by:  BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | 123 East Broadway - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers This building, constructed in 1910, is one of many buildings that went up in the boom years of the 1910s. For many years beginning in 1941 the home of the Philipsburg Mail newspaper, it is now home to a great candy store, The Sweet Palace. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Courtney Hotel - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers One of the early auto dealerships in Philipsburg, selling Overland cars, occupied this building, which was built in 1918. At the same time it was a hotel, offices and a garage. Now it is a museum, information centre and community centre. Eclectic! posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | C.T. Huffman Grocery - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers Apparently not built by C.T. Huffman, he moved into half of the building three years after its completion, in 1890. With brother A.S. they expanded into the other half. The grocery store remained in business until... posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Kaiser House - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers One of the earliest masonry structures built in Philipsburg, the Kaiser House was the finest hotel in town, with a fine bar, billiard room, and 50 cent T-bone steaks. Though no longer a hotel, it remains an elegant fixture on Broadway Street. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Masonic Temple - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers Though the Masons of Flint Creek Lodge #11 had met as early as 1867, they apparently had no lodge building of their own until this one was built in 1911. This 147 year old (as of 2014) lodge still meets on the upper floor of the temple. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | McDonald Opera House - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers This is a vintage theatre that has hosted both live stage performances and movies. Opened in 1891, it is today the oldest operating theatre in the state of Montana. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Morse Hall - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers Built by a Colonel, this 127 year old building has had a seriously eclectic collection of personas, including: lecture hall, court house, opera house, town hall, library, community center, dance hall and basketball court. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Sayr's Building - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers For the initial five years of its life a bank, the silver crash of 1893 changed that and it has since been a range of other things, but never again a bank. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers A simple wood frame church, this was one of the first churches completed and open for services in Philipsburg. Small and unassuming, this church has continued in use as an Episcopal church until today, 125 years and counting. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers Laid in 1887, St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal's cornerstone was about the first to be laid in Philipsburg, though it wasn't the first church to hold services. Now, as a United Presbyterian church, the building continues in use, 127 years later. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Walker Commercial Company - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers For most of its life this building has been a hardware store, though under three different ownerships. Recently it has experienced a rather abrupt change, becoming a candy store. And a great candy store it is! posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Weinstein Building - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers One of the earliest buildings to be constructed in Philipsburg, this building was built by its first merchant, William Weinstein. Begun as early as the 1870s, the final part of the building was added in about 1887. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Wilson Brothers Building - Philipsburg, MT in Montana Historical Markers Completed in 1888, this building, like many on Broadway in Philipsburg, has been essentially completely renovated to return its façade to its 1888 appearance. The interior retains much of its original appointments and decorative touches. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Montana's Statesman - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers This plaques is mounted in front of the Mansfield Library, named for Maureen and Mike Mansfield. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | First Architect - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers This plaque is mounted outside Central Hall, the first building to go up on the U of M campus. It relates the story of the acrhitect who designed the original five buildings here, posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | The Grand Griz - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers This sign, just west of the bear in question, tells us of the large bronze grizzly placed at the west edge of The Oval, the centre of the campus. He has greeted students, faculty and visitors to the campus since his birth in 1969. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Joseph Dixon Residence - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers This impressive Neo-classical building was the home of Caroline Worden, daughter of Missoula founder Frank Worden, and Joseph Dixon, Governor of Montana from 1921 to 1925 and later Assistant Secretary of the Interior from 1929 to 1933. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Woman's Club Art Building - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers There were five buildings built on the U of M campus in the years 1935 to 1939. Two of the five were built in the Art Deco Style while the other two followed the Renaissance Revival style already extant. This is one of the two art deco buildings. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Chemistry-Pharmacy Building - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers This was one of five buildings built between 1935 and 1939, most of which were financed or assisted by either the WPA or the PWA. Construction of this building was made possible through a WPA loan and the sale of bonds. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | University Hall - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers This was the very first building to go up on the new 40 acre campus of the equally new University of Montana. This and the extinct Science Hall comprised the entire campus on opening day in 1899. Luckily, this elegant building has survived. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Forestry Building - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers Designed by local architect Ole Bakke, this building was added to the campus in 1921 and opened to students in 1922. Bakke adorned its exterior with a series of shields and emblems to loudly proclaim the discipline taught within. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Central Heating Plant - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers In keeping with previous buildings on the campus, this heating plant was built in 1922 in the Renaissance Revival style, designed by architects Ole Bakke and Clarence Forbis. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | Journalism Building - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers Though the Faculty of Journalism was founded in 1914, it had no permanent and acceptable home until 1937, when this building was completed with the aid of PWA funding. Quite a step up from the original four tents pitched in 1914. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
 view gallery | University Library 1908-1923 - U of M - Missoula, MT in Montana Historical Markers The last of five buildings by architect A. J. Gibson, this building served as the library until 1924. Completed in 1908, this is the sole Neo-classical building on the campus. posted by: BK-Hunters location: Montana date approved: 12/3/2014 last visited: never |
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