The Dumas, built as a brothel in 1890, was open as a house of prostitution continuously until 1982, making it the longest running freestanding enterprise of its kind in the United States. The Dumas is the only preserved building in what was once Butte’s thriving red light district. Saved from demolition by Butte native Rudy Gieck who bought the building and began its restoration in 1990. The Dumas is open as a museum featuring an old-time photography studio and tours.
Dumas Brothel Museum
The Butte Silver Bow Arts Foundation (BSBAF) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1977 under IRS Code 501(c) 3 status to promote the arts using the Charles W. Clark Mansion under the name of The Arts Chateau as its base of operations. BSBAF made an agreement to maintain and restore The Charles W. [...]
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The fastest and most colorful way to learn about Butte is a Trolley Tour. In about two hours, you’ll see where the characters, famous folk, miners and scoundrels lived and worked. Plus, you’ll hear how they made Butte the lively, urban center it was. Drivers are especially chosen because of their knowledge of Butte history [...]
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The 1898 mansion was built for Charles Clark and his wife Katherine as a wedding gift from William Clark, the Copper King. Featured is furniture from the University of Montana collection, and numerous turn of the century furnishings, textiles, and historic artifacts. The museum also displays an extensive collection of paintings by Elizabeth Locherie, contemporary [...]
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