Fred Clark Residence - Anaconda, MT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 46° 07.548 W 112° 57.446
12T E 348776 N 5109887
Librarians are, apparently, well remunerated. This elegant mansion was built for the librarian of the Hearst Free Library(qv), Fred Clark, in 1894. This is one of the landmark homes in the West Side Historic District.
Waymark Code: WMN05D
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ZenPanda
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Fred Clark Residence
Anaconda’s elite began to build homes on the West Side in the 1890s, and this Queen Anne style mansion was one of the first to grace upper Locust Street. Built in 1894 for Fred Clark, librarian at the Hearst Free Public Library, the elegant residence boasted all the latest conveniences including steam heat and electric lights. Classical elements such as Tuscan columns and a gabled portico enrich the Queen Anne style so favored during the Victorian era. An octagonal tower, gabled dormers, and wraparound veranda with balconette above heighten the characteristic Queen Anne asymmetry, while granite-capped windows and decorative shingles add varied textures to the wall surfaces. Arched doors and windows showcase the skills of builder/contractor J. P. Dolan. Dolan, who was also a skilled mason, and his partner John Hamill were Anaconda’s leading contractors in the 1890s.

Except for a 1990 addition sensitively designed to blend with the historic appearance, this West Side residence is a district centerpiece and one of Anaconda’s many well-preserved period homes.
From the NRHP Plaque
Describe the area and history:
This large brick Queen Anne style house is on the west side of Anaconda, where the managerial class resided in the city's early years. A very impressive house, it has been well kept for most all of its 120 years.


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