National Historic Landmark · historic district · Butte, Montana

Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe

Built 1864. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.

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Photos via Wikimedia Commons · 3 in the Commons category

What it is

The structure stands in the Butte–Anaconda Historic District ↗.

The linked article describes the district, not this listing alone, so its text is not quoted here.

The record

Property typeStructure
Address308-310 West Silver Street, Butte, MT
CountySilver Bow County
ListedOct 15, 1966
Listed forIndustry
Level of significanceNational
Reference number66000438
Built1864 · more from the 1860s
Type of placehistoric district
DesignationsNational Historic Landmark
Contributing resources5,975 buildings, 37 structures, 2 sites, 1 object
StandingYes

The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗

Visiting

Address308-310 West Silver Street, Butte, MT
Coordinates46.0182° N, 112.5351° W · Directions ↗
Also in Butte19 listed places in Butte →
Nearest national park unitGrant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site · 29 miles · on Park Atlas
Federal campgrounds nearbyFreedom Point Picnic Area 10 miles · Sheepshead Picnic Area 10 miles · High Rye Cabin 14 miles
Listing on the Register does not open the door. Unless a museum or park runs it, treat this as private property and see it from the sidewalk.

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Drawings & photographs

Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 2 records ↗

Map

Local history books for Butte

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Montana travel guides

Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

When was Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe listed on the National Register?

Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.

Source: National Park Service

When was Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe built?

1864.

Source: Wikidata

Where is Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe?

308-310 West Silver Street, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. The nearest national park unit is Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, 29 miles away.

Source: Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

What does the Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe listing include?

The listing counts 6015 contributing resources. Those are 5975 buildings, 37 structures, 2 sites, and 1 object. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.

Source: National Park Service

Has the Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe listing changed since 1966?

1 Register action since listing, most recently additional documentation approved on Mar 29, 2024.

Source: Register actions

Are there historic photographs or drawings of Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe?

Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.

Source: Library of Congress

Where is the nomination form for Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe?

The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.

Source: National Archives

Are there campgrounds near Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe?

Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Freedom Point Picnic Area, 10 miles away. Sheepshead Picnic Area is 10 miles away, and High Rye Cabin is 14 miles away.

Source: Campsite Atlas

Is there cell service at Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Is there a wildfire near Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe right now?

3 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Sure Thing Swamp Rx, 31 miles away.

Source: Map

Sources

Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000438. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The Wikipedia article linked under "What it is" covers the district around this listing, so only its title is used. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.

Register actions

Mar 29, 2024Additional documentation approved