Stewart Mine, Mineyard Headframe
Built 1864. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.


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 type | Structure |
| Address | 308-310 West Silver Street, Butte, MT |
| County | Silver Bow County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Industry |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000438 |
| Built | 1864 · more from the 1860s |
| Type of place | historic district |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 5,975 buildings, 37 structures, 2 sites, 1 object |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 308-310 West Silver Street, Butte, MT |
| Coordinates | 46.0182° N, 112.5351° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Butte | 19 listed places in Butte → |
| Nearest national park unit | Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site · 29 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Freedom Point Picnic Area 10 miles · Sheepshead Picnic Area 10 miles · High Rye Cabin 14 miles |
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Drawings & photographs


Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 2 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Silver Bow County
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Montana travel guides
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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.
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, 2024 | Additional documentation approved |