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Thorn House (Alberton, Montana)

Coordinates: 47°00′19″N 114°28′54″W / 47.00528°N 114.48167°W / 47.00528; -114.48167
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Thorn House
Thorn House (Alberton, Montana) is located in Montana
Thorn House (Alberton, Montana)
Thorn House (Alberton, Montana) is located in the United States
Thorn House (Alberton, Montana)
Location140 2nd St., Alberton, Montana
Coordinates47°00′19″N 114°28′54″W / 47.00528°N 114.48167°W / 47.00528; -114.48167
Arealess than one acre
Built1915
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman
MPSAlberton MPS
NRHP reference No.96001605[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 13, 1997

The Thorn House in Alberton, Montana, located at 140 2nd St., was built in 1915. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

It was home of William "Bill" Thorn, an early Alberton storeowner and postmaster. It was deemed notable as a "well-preserved residence representing Alberton's founding years. It is a typical family residence of the era, reflecting the working class character of this railroad town."[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ James R. McDonald Architects, P.C.; Mike Koop (1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:". National Park Service. Retrieved February 11, 2018. With three photos.