This Historic District, listed in 1961 only in Butte, was expanded in 2006 to include Walkerville and Anaconda. This made it the largest Historic District in the country in terms of number of contributing properties, which totals 6,013.
In the Historic District are 5975 contributing buildings, 37 contributing structures and 1 contributing object. The district encompasses 27,200 acres, or 42.5 square miles. As the largest Historic District in terms of number of contributing properties, it has also been designated a
National Historic Landmark. The whole shebang was the result of a couple of hills in the area containing vast amounts of copper ore and lesser amounts of other metals, such as gold and silver.
ST. PATRICK'S RECTORY
Father Peter DeSiere became pastor of St. Patrick's in 1893 and served the parish well for twenty-five years. At the time of his death in 1918, Butte had achieved its peak population. As St. Patrick's Parish likewise expanded under Father DeSiere, so did the facilities. In 1899, the present rectory replaced a smaller residence to the east which had been constructed in 1881. John F. Hogan, a local plumber/carpenter/contractor, reveals his architectural talents in this unique residence. Hogan's striking design features a round, turreted corner bay and fine masonry construction. Polychrome brickwork veneer complemented by stone lintels and sills, ornately carved stone above the entry, Tuscan columns and a beautiful stained glass panel demonstrate quality craftsmanship and refined taste.
From the plaque at the building