Thorn House (Alberton, Montana)
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Thorn House | |
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| Location | 140 2nd St., Alberton, Montana |
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| Coordinates | 47°00′19″N 114°28′54″W / 47.00528°N 114.48167°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1915 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
| MPS | Alberton MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 96001605[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 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]
