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Russell, Charles M., House and Studio

Russell, Charles M., House and Studio is a historic place in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000430.

Great Falls, Cascade County, MontanaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000430★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Russell, Charles M., House and Studio?

C. M. Russell Museum Complex is an art museum located in the city of Great Falls, Montana, in the United States. The museum's primary function is to display the artwork of Great Falls "cowboy artist" Charles Marion Russell, for whom the museum is named. The museum also displays illustrated letters by Russell, work materials used by him, and other items which help visitors understand the life and working habits of Russell. In addition, the museum displays original 19th, 20th, and 21st century art depicting the American Old West and the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the American West. In 2009, the Wall Street Journal called the institution "one of America's premier Western art museums." Located on the museum property is Russell's log cabin studio, as well as his two-story wood-frame home. The house and log cabin studio were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1976, the listing boundaries were amended to account for moving the house.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Russell, Charles M., House and Studio
City
Great Falls
County
Cascade County
State
Montana
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000430
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
47.50985, -111.28566
When was Russell, Charles M., House and Studio listed on the National Register?

Russell, Charles M., House and Studio was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Russell, Charles M., House and Studio located?

Russell, Charles M., House and Studio is located in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana at approximately 47.50985, -111.28566. See the map above.

Is Russell, Charles M., House and Studio a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Russell, Charles M., House and Studio is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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