Arvon Block
National Register of Historic Places

Arvon Block

Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana
Listed
September 25, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001446

About this property

The Arvon Block is a historic building located in Great Falls, Montana, in the United States. Constructed from 1889 to 1890 by wealthy rancher and city booster Robert Vaughn in the Western Commercial architectural style, the buildings are some of the oldest in the city of Great Falls. They originally functioned as a hotel, and served passengers arriving in the city via train on the Montana Central Railway. The single structure was later divided internally into three buildings, now housing a boutique hotel, and an Irish-themed pub and restaurant. The Arvon Block was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1991. Geographically, the Arvon Block is within the Great Falls Railroad Historic District but is a stand-alone NRHP structure in its own right, not a contributing property. The Arvon Block is adjacent to the Great Falls Central Business Historic District.

Location

114--116 First Ave. S.
Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana
47.50395, -111.30488

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

US Post Office and Courthouse-Great Falls
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0.2 mi
Baatz Block
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0.2 mi
Margaret Block
Civil War
0.2 mi
Great Falls Central Business Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Passenger Depot
Civil War
0.3 mi

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When was Arvon Block listed on the National Register?

Arvon Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Arvon Block?

Arvon Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Arvon Block?

The period of significance for Arvon Block is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.

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