Fort Benton Engine House
United States historic place
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The Fort Benton Engine House, on Front and 15th Sts. in Fort Benton, Montana, was built in 1883. It has also been known as Old City Hall, because it served as city hall for the town for many years. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[2]
LocationFront and 15th Sts., Fort Benton, Montana
Coordinates47°49′02″N 110°39′38″W
Area0.2 acres (0.081 ha)
Built1883
Fort Benton Engine House | |
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  Location in Montana  Location in United States | |
| Location | Front and 15th Sts., Fort Benton, Montana |
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| Coordinates | 47°49′02″N 110°39′38″W |
| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1883 |
| Built by | John Wilton[1] |
| Part of | Fort Benton Historic District (ID66000431) |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002407[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 20, 1980 |
| Designated NHLDCP | November 5, 1961 |
It is a one-and-a-half-story brick building, 22 by 60 feet (6.7 m × 18.3 m) in plan, which was built as a fire station but also served as city hall and jail in its early years.[3]
It is also included in the Fort Benton Historic District.