Matt's Place Drive-In
National Register of Historic Places

Matt's Place Drive-In

Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
Listed
March 28, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000308

About this property

Matt's Place Drive-In in Butte, Montana was one of the first drive-in restaurants in Montana. Unlike later drive-ins, which frequently featured a streamline moderne style, or at least an acknowledgement of their orientation to automobile-oriented customers, Matt's Place was a straightforward conversion of a house to serve customers in cars. Established in 1930, its chief concession to the automobile is a tall curb to keep parking cars from hitting the building and a menu on the outside of the building, advertising curb service. The interior retains its 1936 counter and 1950s lighting fixtures. They were awarded the 2016 James Beard Foundation America's Classic Award. Matt's Place closed in early 2021. In November 2025, Matt's Place re-opened under new ownership.

Location

2339 Placer St.
Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
45.99169, -112.53908

Categories

COMMERCEENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Matt's Place Drive-In listed on the National Register?

Matt's Place Drive-In was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 2001.

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Matt's Place Drive-In is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Matt's Place Drive-In is recorded as the industrial era.

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