Multistoried masonry buildings such as this fine 1890 example, designed to meet the high demand for urban retail space and living quarters, reflect the housing shortage during Butte’s copper boom years. A flat roof, decorative brickwork, recessed entries flanked by display windows, and large upper-floor windows to maximize light typify the storefront/lodging combination. George H. Casey, a realtor and manager of the Butte Sampling Works, owned the building in 1903 and resided in one of its upper apartments. The building features cast-iron details, and one of the three original entrances survives intact.
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