Mike Mansfield Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse - Butte, Montana - Courthouses on Waymarking.com

Mike Mansfield Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse is located within an area that was once the core of Butte’s bustling business district and is also close to local mining activity. Early drawings indicate the presence of tunnels and mine shafts on the building site. Architect James Knox Taylor expertly adapted the building design to the sloping terrain.

Constructed between 1903 and 1904, the building is an excellent example of the Renaissance Revival style of architecture, which was popular during the Victorian era. One hallmark of the style that is present on the building is the rusticated first story, which consists of smooth blocks of terra cotta with deep, horizontal grooves between the blocks. Other typical features include the roof balustrade and the use of corner blocks called quoins. The architect chose the Renaissance Revival style to display the government’s taste and refinement; the massing and materials lend a sense of permanence to the structure and assert the federal government’s presence in Butte. The building was constructed of fireproof materials in accordance with a local ordinance that was passed after a fire in 1879 destroyed numerous wood-frame buildings in the town.

Year Built: 1904 Current Use of Building: courthouse Level of Courts: Federal Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1904-present Physical Address: 400 Copper St. Butte MT Hours: 9-5 M-F Architect: Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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