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The Richest Hill on Earth
Nicknamed “the Richest Hill on Earth,” Butte served as the heart of the gold and silver mining industry in the 1800s, and later, the American copper boom. The promise of jobs and wealth attracted mining workers to the area from across the globe, and Uptown was where they, and the wealthy businessmen known as the Copper Kings, lived. Today, the neighborhood’s century-old history is still reflected in its homes. “I think what drives many people is the historic properties you find there,” says Jennifer Plute, broker with Fort and Home Realty. “We have quite a few of the true craftsman bungalows; some of the properties date to the 1900s and 1920s.” Residents here are also near locally owned restaurants, retail establishments, museums and old mining sites.
Variety of styles from the late 1800s to 1920s
Back in the mining days, workers lived in Uptown houses and walked to work. Most of these homes maintain their original Victorian or Romanesque facades but have modern upgrades. “Every home is different and has a uniqueness to it,” Plute says. “While they have updated, they’ve kept their original charm; you can see the light fixtures, the stained pictures and the brass metals since there weren’t other metals back then.” When built, Uptown homes came with sheds meant for horses and carriages. Nowadays, those sheds wouldn’t fit a car, so it’s common for people to park on the street. Since Uptown is on a hill, it’s not the easiest area to walk around, especially during wintertime. Prices range from $90,000 for a duplex or fixer-upper to $550,000 for a large Italianate home or craftsman bungalow. Some renovated homes spanning more than 5,000 square feet can cost up to $800,000. This neighborhood received a 6 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, two points higher than the national average.
Homes in Uptown Butte can commonly be found along somewhat steep hills such as this one.
Historic homes in the Uptown Butte neighborhood maintain their historic charm to this day.
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Nearby to Big Butte Open Space Recreation Area
Uptown Butte has several tiny pocket parks and larger green spaces nearby. Scown Fields and Cherokee Park sit along Copper Street; Scown Fields hosts baseball and softball games, while Cherokee Park has a playground and fields. Sioux Park has a basketball court and playground, and Big Butte Open Space Recreation Area is one of the area’s most prominent landmarks. More than 49 million years ago, it held an active volcano, but now carved in the hills is the letter “M,” a city landmark. Hikers and bikers can trek on a variety of trails or, when snow falls, people sled down the hill. “We’re in the Rocky Mountains, so you can travel within ten minutes to reach any hiking trail,” Plute says. “You’re there in ten minutes for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation.” BA&P Hill Trail is meant to challenge bikers and hikers with its 4 miles of paved and dirt pathways.
The Big Butte Open Space near Uptown Butte has plenty of space to enjoy on sunny days.
Cherokee Park in Uptown Butte has some play sets that kids can play on year-round.
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Plentiful restaurants on Broadway and Granite Street
Uptown has a collection of restaurants between Broadway and Granite streets. Saturday Donuts is only open on the weekends, serving gourmet donuts and espresso beverages. Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub is a family-owned Seattle-based chain serving Irish dishes like boxty cakes and shepherd’s pie. Uptown Café is among the city’s best spots for upscale, white tablecloth service. Soups, salads and sandwiches are on the menu at lunchtime, and seafood and steak are served at dinner. Excelsior Meats sells fresh poultry and red meat cuts, while Safeway covers all other grocery needs. Along Broadway Street are a handful of antique shops, boutiques and hobby stores selling goods highlighting the city’s heritage and history. The Butte Copper Company sells mugs, knick-knacks and kitchen utensils made from copper, a tribute to the city’s booming days.
Shawn O'Donnel's is a rather popular restaurant located in the Uptown Butte neighborhood.
Among the many restaurants in Uptown Butte, Uptown Cafe is one of the city's best.
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Home to The Original Mine
Landmarks and museums are situated throughout most of Uptown, including the Original Mine, where copper and silver were produced more than a century ago. The repurposed area now hosts the Montana Folk Festival and the An Ri Ra Irish Festival; the folk festival, held in July, brings in more than 200 artists, performers and dancers for three days. The An Ri Ra Festival celebrates Irish Catholic culture with dancing, performers and food.
William Clark, one of Butte’s three “Copper Kings,” established the Original Mine in 1878. Clark owned a mansion south of the mine on Granite Avenue, a large Victorian and Queen Anne structure that’s now a bed and breakfast. The Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge is a former church turned entertainment area with 500 upper and ground-level seats. Today, it hosts weekly performances, musicians and plays. Dumas Brothel was the longest-running brothel in the country until it shut down in 1982. Now, it offers public tours and paranormal events on selected occasions.
The Original Mine located in Uptown Butte was the site of some of Butte's earliest mining.
Uptown Butte is home to the Dumas Brothel which operated all the way up until the 1980s.
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14 sports activities every year
Students may start their education at John F. Kennedy Elementary, which serves prekindergarten through sixth grade and is considered the last school on the “Hill.” Next up is East Middle School for seventh and eighth grade. Butte High School has more than 14 sports teams in a given year. All three schools earn a C-plus from Niche.
Uptown Butte kiddos can head to East Middle School before they take off for high school.
Butte High School is where some Uptown Butte students can end their grade school education.
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Close to major employers
Since most people work in Butte, they’re not far from major employers like Northwestern Energy, Silver-Bow County and the Butte School District. These employers and other parts of Butte are accessible via Main Street. Several Butte bus stops are located on Granite Street. Interstate 15 is 2 miles away and connects to Interstate 90. I-15 runs to Helena, about 70 miles away, and I-90 connects to Bozeman, 86 miles east.
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Uptown Butte Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Uptown Butte, Butte sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown Butte, Butte over the last 12 months is $216,250, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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