About this property
The current Billings City Hall, formerly the James F. Battin Federal Building and also known as the Stillwater Building, is an NRHP-listed government building in downtown Billings, Montana, USA. After its completion in 1965, it housed federal courts and agency offices until 2013. Following extensive interior renovations, it has served as the new Billings City Hall since 2025.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100008535. It was listed on January 13, 2023.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was James F. Battin Federal Building (Courthouse & Federal Office Building) listed on the National Register?
James F. Battin Federal Building (Courthouse & Federal Office Building) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 2023.
What type of historic resource is James F. Battin Federal Building (Courthouse & Federal Office Building)?
James F. Battin Federal Building (Courthouse & Federal Office Building) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for James F. Battin Federal Building (Courthouse & Federal Office Building)?
The period of significance for James F. Battin Federal Building (Courthouse & Federal Office Building) is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1965.
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