Coleman, William E., House - Deer Lodge, MT
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N 46° 23.924 W 112° 43.898
12T E 366883 N 5139807
This large Victorian home was designed by architects Ameryre and Thori of Superior, Wisconsin and completed in 1892. It is a classic example of Victorian attention to the minutest detail, extending upward to the detail of the chimney.
Waymark Code: WMKQF0
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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William Coleman House
Seventeen-year-old William Coleman joined the Union ranks of Ohio’s volunteer infantry during the Civil War and then, drawn by tales of gold, came west with his brother Lewis in 1866. Although trained as a carriage blacksmith, Coleman preferred prospecting and mining until injury from a falling timber ended that career.

Coleman came to Deer Lodge where he opened a general merchandise business in October of 1871. The store long prospered and Coleman became a vital community leader. He was instrumental in organizing the city water system and helped found the electric company, serving as its vice president. He and his wife Lucy constructed this Victorian-era show place in 1891-1892.

Designed by architects Ameryre and Thori of Superior, Wisconsin, and St. Paul, Minnesota, the magnificent home illustrates the Victorian passion for eclectic details. A wraparound veranda enhanced with spindle work, soaring paneled chimneys, decorative brickwork, and more than a dozen exquisite stained glass windows highlight the Queen Anne style mansion. Exceptional interior features include golden oak woodwork milled in Wisconsin, fireplaces with ornately carved mantles and imported tile, and an elegant paneled stairway richly embellished with spindles and coffering. A hand-carved pineapple newel post, the symbol of hospitality, welcomes guests. As the only well-preserved Victorian-era home in Deer Lodge, the Coleman House is a visual cornerstone of the community and a testament to the importance of its original owner.
From the NRHP Plaque
Street address:
500 Missouri Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT USA
59722


County / Borough / Parish: Powell County

Year listed: 1979

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Domestic - Single Dwelling

Current function: Domestic - Multiple Dwelling

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2014 To: 12/31/2014

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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