The Old St. James Hospital was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity. The old hospital was a sanctuary for the poor, miners, and migrants seeking fortune in the city.
The Stephens Block at the intersection of Montana Street and West Park Street.
Looking north along West Park Street between Idaho and Montana Streets.
The Knights of Columbus Council 668 at the intersection of West Park and South Idaho Streets.
The Covellite Theatre was originally built in 1896 as the First Presbyterian Church. It was converted into a theatre during the 1990s.
A view of the northwest corner of East Broadway and North Wyoming Streets.
The corporate headquarters of NorthWestern Energy at the intersection of Main and Park streets.
Walking along West Park Street near Montana Axe Bar & Throwing.
The Metals Bank Building is an eight-story skyscraper that was completed in 1906.
At the time of its closure in 1982, the Dumas Brothel was known as the longest operating brothel in the United States.
A vestige from Uptown Butte’s notorious red light district, the narrated tours inside the Dumas allow guest to learn about the world’s oldest industry.
A look inside a basement crib inside the Dumas Brothel.
Butte’s Chinatown was located along South Main Street, between West Galena and West Mercury Streets. The Pekin Noodle Parlor, at 117 South Main Street, has been in business since 1916. The building was also once used as a brothel and opium den.
The Westside of Uptown Butte is known for mansions associated with the city’s mining history.
A mansion along Excelsior Avenue.
Driving east along West Broadway Street in Uptown Butte.
Examples of missing middle housing along South Idaho Street in Central Butte. During the early 20th century, Central Butte was home to a vibrant Welsh, Scandinavian and African American community.
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com