The Socialist Hall in Butte, Montana

Butte, Montana

Butte is a city in Montana and the county seat of Silver Bow County, United States. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of Butte-Silver Bow. As of the 2010 census, Butte's population was 34,200...

 is one of the few socialist halls remaining in the United States. Erected in 1916, when the Socialist movement

Socialism

Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...

 was strong in the city, it was active for only a few years until Socialism fell out of favor. During its brief time of service, the Industrial Workers of the World

Industrial Workers of the World

The Industrial Workers of the World is an international union. At its peak in 1923, the organization claimed some 100,000 members in good standing, and could marshal the support of perhaps 300,000 workers. Its membership declined dramatically after a 1924 split brought on by internal conflict...

 met here, also holding meetings in Butte's Finlander Hall.

Today a sporting goods shop occupies the first floor of the former Socialist Hall. The building is physically outside the boundaries of the Butte-Anaconda-Walkerville National Historic Landmark District

Butte-Anaconda Historic District

Butte-Anaconda Historic District is a historic district that spans parts of Walkerville, Butte and Anaconda, Montana. It has the most resources of any U.S...

, but is included with it for documentation.

See also

• Socialist Labor Party Hall
  Socialist Labor Party Hall
  The Socialist Labor Party Hall at 46 Granite Street, Barre, Vermont was constructed in 1900. It was the leading place were debates took place among anarchists, socialists, and union leaders over the future direction of the labor movement in United States in the early 20th century.Located in the...
  
  , also listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Silver Bow County, Montana
  National Register of Historic Places listings in Silver Bow County, Montana
  This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Silver Bow County, Montana. It is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Silver Bow County, Montana, United States...