Montana Governor's Residence facts for kids
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Former Montana Executive Mansion
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| Location | 6th Ave. and Ewing St., Helena, Montana |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1888 |
| Architect | Hodgson, Stem, & Welter |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000357 |
| Added to NRHP | April 28, 1970 |
The Former Montana Executive Mansion is a historic building in Helena, Montana. It used to be the official home for the governor of Montana. People also call it the Original Governor's Mansion. This important building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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Montana's First Governor's Home
In 1913, the state of Montana bought this large house. It became the official residence for the governor of Montana. A governor is the leader of a state government.
Building the Mansion
The house was built in 1888 by William Chessman. It was designed by a company called Hodgson, Stem, & Welter. They were architects from St. Paul, Minnesota. The building is made of special brick, terra cotta, and stone. It has three stories.
The mansion has 20 rooms inside. There are also seven fireplaces. It was said to cost $85,000 to build. That was a lot of money back then!
Home to Many Governors
From 1913 to 1959, nine different Montana governors lived here. Their families also lived in the mansion. It was their home while they led the state.
The property also includes a two-story brick carriage house. This building was used for horses and carriages. The entire property covers about 1 acre.
The Current Governor's Residence
The governor of Montana now lives in a different house. This new home is at 2 Carson Street in Helena, Montana. It became the official residence in 1959. This was when the original mansion was no longer used.
The current residence is a two-level house. It is made of steel and brick. It was designed by architect Chandler C. Cohagen. The house is only two blocks from the Montana State Capitol building. This is where the state government works.
