Matt's Place Drive-In
United States historic place
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Matt's Place Drive-In in Butte, Montana was one of the first drive-in restaurants in Montana. Unlike later drive-ins, which frequently featured a streamline moderne style, or at least an acknowledgement of their orientation to automobile-oriented customers, Matt's Place was a straightforward conversion of a house to serve customers in cars. Established in 1930, its chief concession to the automobile is a tall curb to keep parking cars from hitting the building and a menu on the outside of the building, advertising curb service. The interior retains its 1936 counter and 1950s lighting fixtures.[2]
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| Location | Butte, Montana |
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| Coordinates | 45°59′30″N 112°32′18″W |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000308 |
| Added to NRHP | March 29, 2001[1] |
They were awarded the 2016 James Beard Foundation America's Classic Award.[3]
Matt's Place closed in early 2021.[4]
