Lewis & Clark County Courthouse - Helena, MT
N 46° 35.168 W 112° 02.164
12T E 420626 N 5159695
Much Montana history unfolded within this magnificent landmark which served as both territorial capitol (1887-1888) and state capitol (1889-1902). Today it remains in public service as the Lewis & Clark County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WM7BKY
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2009
Views: 8
The well-laid granite walls boast extremely fine Bayfield brownstone trim from Wisconsin (the same stone used on New York's famed Fifth Ave.). The building once house a Norman clock tower, as well as fourth-story gables, and heavy stone cornice, all of which were destroyed in the earthquakes of 1935. Theses adornments, of little use during the Depression Era, were never replaced but still the building stands on its own with a grand sense of grandeur.
Year Built: 1886
Current Use of Building: County Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1889-present
Physical Address:
316 North Park Avenue
Helena MT 59624-1724
Hours:
M-F 8am - 5PM
Architect: Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
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