Uptown Butte
Exploring the Charming Neighborhood of Uptown Butte
Uptown Butte is a historic neighborhood located just north of downtown Butte, Montana. Known for its well-preserved 19th and early 20th century buildings, Uptown Butte gives visitors a glimpse into Butte's past as one of the largest cities between Chicago and San Francisco during its mining heyday.
Scattered throughout Uptown Butte are over a dozen original mine headframes, large steel structures used to haul men and materials in and out of the underground mines. Headframes such as the Anselmo, the Steward, and the Mountain Con serve as iconic reminders of Butte's mining history.
This large wooden cigar store Indian statue standing in front of the M&M Cigar Store is one of Butte's most photographed landmarks. Carved in the 1900s, the statue is believed to be the oldest of its kind in the country.
Butte's famous brothel, known as the Dumas Brothel, operated from 1890 to 1982. Today the Dumas functions as a museum, offering tours of the preserved rooms where Butte's madams and ladies of the night once conducted business.
This 34-room sandstone mansion was built in 1888 for copper magnate William Andrews Clark. The home's lavish interior can be toured and provides a window into the wealth Clark accumulated from Butte's copper mines.
In addition to its mining landmarks, Uptown Butte is filled with historic commercial buildings featuring ornate detailing and architectural styles like Romanesque Revival, Chicago Style, and Neoclassical. Wandering the streets of Uptown Butte truly feels like stepping back in time to Butte's boom years in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
So if you're looking to experience authentic historic Montana, be sure to explore the charming neighborhood of Uptown Butte!
Here is a local business that supports the community.
Bail City Bail Bonds
130 N Main St, Butte, MT 59701
+1 406-626-8799
https://www.bailcitybailbonds.com/montana/silver-bow-county/butte/

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