Deer Lodge American Women's League Chapter House

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Deer Lodge American Women's League Chapter House
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Location802 Missouri Ave., Deer Lodge, Montana
Coordinates 46°23′54″N112°43′37″W / 46.39836°N 112.72685°W / 46.39836; -112.72685 Coordinates: 46°23′54″N112°43′37″W / 46.39836°N 112.72685°W / 46.39836; -112.72685
Arealess than one acre
Built1910
Built byO'Neil & Bock
Architect Helfensteller, Hirsch & Watson
Architectural stylePrairie School, Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No. 82003177 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 14, 1982

The American Women's League Chapter House was built in 1910 by a local contractor, from plans with Prairie School and Bungalow/Craftsman influences designed by St. Louis architects Helfensteller, Hirsch & Watson. [2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. [1]

It was deemed significant for its association with the American Women's League and for serving "for over 70 years as a center for women's civic and cultural activities within the community." [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Genevieve Hostetter and Patricia Bick (1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Deer Lodge American Women's League Chapter House / Deer Lodge Women's Club House". National Park Service . Retrieved January 3, 2017. with three photos from 1981