Kalispell, montana and the upper flathead valley henry elwood on. It was she who would own and live in the mansion, and eventually give the house to the city of kalispell in 1974. That same year, the conrad mansion museum was placed on the national register of historic places. Charles conrad s youngest daughter, alicia conrad campbell, actually lived in the home until 1964. Conrad, a founder of kalispell, arrived in the flathead valley in 1891, this lovely town with its treelined streets was still but a dream. The conrad mansion in kalispell, montana sits proudly today on the edge of the original townsite, atop a bluff overlooking the valley and the swan mountain range. The mansion is an interesting look at the beginning years of kalispell, and the lives of the citys.
Todays commercial venues cannot compare to the elegant victorian setting and stunning architectural features of this historic icon. The history shared is excellent and having 90 percent of the furnishings as originals, it is well worth the tour price. Kalispell mansion that faced uncertain future now crown. The building itself remains unchanged since spokane, washington, architect kirtland cutter designed and built the home in 1895 for charles e. If you are in the area do not miss this extraordinary home and its beautiful gardens.
The conrad mansion is one of the most outstanding examples of luxurious pioneer living and period architecture in the pacific northwest. It is contiguous with the east side historic district of kalispell. These papers tell a story of great poverty and wealth in a century of northwestern. He founded the city of kalispell in 1891, and four years later built this historic home. The mess theres no other way to describe it was long ago gone through, piece by piece, and put back in place or stored away in the mansion charles edward conrad built in kalispell in.
Conrad mansion kalispell, montana downtown kalispell. The guide was friendly, patient, knowledgeable and fun. Along with establishing the kalispell townsite company and eventually the conrad national bank, conrad had a gracious victorian home built for his beloved family in 1895 in what was then a wilderness. The greatest books ever written about montana montana mint. The conrad mansion museum is a nonprofit museum owned by the city of kalispell, montana and run by t.
The 1895 conrad mansion was designed for entertaining. Todays commercial venues cannot compare to the elegant victorian setting and stunning architectural features of. Charles conrad lived in his beautiful home for only seven years. Ghost stories from the conrad mansion the conrad mansion was the home of charles e. It was designed by the noted spokane, washington, architect kirtland cutter. The tour takes you back to another time, before kalispell grew up. Even if youre a history buff, you may not have heard of frank bird linderman. Now, over 40 years later, it is completely redone and still holds true to its mission to maintain an interesting past of kalispells most historic family. According to flathead facts, descriptive of the resources of missoula county, back when flathead county was still considered an extension of missoula county an 1880 community named selish existed, five miles east of. Historic mansion museum on the national register of. On june 1, 1976, a frail alicia campbell was present at the grand opening of the conrad mansion museum for public tours. Maybe its conditioning from too many indiana jones movies, but flathead countys records building has the same feel as a rare books collection in a. The spirits seem friendly as they belong to members of the conrad family. Conrad, a founder of kalispell, and his wife alicia.
No matter your skill level, there promises to be something for everyone. The conrad mansion is open year round and we offer both paid and voluntary positions. Hotelslodging close to conrad mansion are listed below in the order of their distance. Ten years after the beginning of the nomination process began it was named to the national register of historic places on december 5, 2012. Conrad mansion is a historical victorian era shinglestyle norman. Conrad mansion kalispell 2020 all you need to know.
Conrad buffalo bash and sideshow at the spring brook ranch in kalispell. All tours of the mansion are guided and last about an hour. Conrad, the mansion has been beautifully restored and outfitted with the original furnishings. Her passion for the preservation of the conrad mansion was quite. Charlie conrad is credited as the founding father of kalispell, but more the mansion is an interesting look at the beginning years of kalispell, and the lives of the citys. The mansion itself was donated to the city of kalispell in 1976, in loose and boarded disorder, in the hopes of both reparation and maintaining the important conrad family legacy. Meet me at the mansion conrad mansion museum opens for the season on wednesday, may 15. The conrad mansion is built the quaint city of kalispell, montana sits among towering mountain ranges in a valley filled with history. Designed by kirkland cutter in 1895, the conrad mansion, with its beautiful shinglestyle architecture making it an instant design statement for one of kalispell s most prominent founding familieswas the domestic architecture landmark when i surveyed the town during the state historic preservation plan of 19841985. This was because of the mansion itself and the fact most of the items in the home are original to the family, as well as the quality of the job done by the tour guide, cindy. One of the bestknown names around these parts is that of charles e. Since 1974, the conrad mansion has been a selfsupporting museum that educates thousands of visitors a year on the conrad family and montana history. Conrad mansion in kalispell conrad mansion 330 woodland ave. Visited the conrad mansion museum today with five family members.
May 16, 2014 the mansion has remained an important part of the kalispell landscape through the generosity of charles conrads descendants and lots of hard work by lots of people. Fascinating history of the fort benton, kalispell montana and the conrad mansion in kalispell. Conrad mansion is a historical victorian era shinglestyle norman mansion located in kalispell, montana. The conrad mansion is one of the most outstanding examples of luxurious living and period architecture in the pacific northwest. A visit to kalispell isnt complete without enjoying a tour of this beautiful home. It was designed by renowned architect kirtland cutter.
The conrad mansion, kalispell montana provides outstanding examples of pioneer living with some period architecture. The building itself remains unchanged since spokane architect kirtland cutter. Oct, 2018 for a family history lover any day with family history is a good day. The conrad mansion museum is located in kalispell s east side residential area atop a bluff overlooking the valley and the swan mountain range. Jun 27, 20 the conrad mansion museum in kalispell is a fantastic place to learn about the history of the city of kalispell, as well as its founder, charles e. Built in 1895 by missouri river freighter charles e. Conrad were consummate hosts and parties were regular events at their warm and inviting home. This book emphasizes the early decades of the history of both kalispell and the surrounding farmlands and timberlands of picturesque flathead valley. Index of conrad memorial cemetery, kalispell, montana 1981. Tour conrad mansion from wednesday through sunday between midmay and midoctober and by appointment at other times.
Visit conrad mansion on your trip to kalispell or united. Old money from the conrad national bank of kalispell 4803. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The brothers continued to be prominent figures in the states history for the remainder. Beautiful creatures animals beautiful buffalo animal buffalo art water buffalo american.
Alicia ann was born in kalispell in 1892, and came to the new family home as a threeyearold toddler. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in flathead county, montana this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in flathead county, montana, united states. The conrad, campbell, and stanford family papers are an extensive collection of correspondence, business records, and objects from four generations of a very prominent family in montana. The museum gift shop has a unique collection of jewelry, antiques, handmade items, history books, and toys. Russell stays at the conrad mansion alicia conrad campbell donated conrad mansion to the city of kalispell in 1974. Did you know anyone can book a private event at the conrad mansion. Kalispell, montana was founded by the kalispell townsite company, which was formed by four men headed by charles conrad. Conrad mansion national historic site visit montana. Conrad, who is considered to be the founder of kalispell salish indian name meaning prairie above the lake. This exciting, historic mansion has been placed on the national register of historic places. Map of the the conrad mansion museum in kalispell montana. The city of kalispell directed the newlyformed conrad mansion board of. The conrad mansion in kalispell, montana is the most beautifully preserved pre1900 mansion in montana complete with over 90 percent of the original family furnishings.
Conrad mansion 330 woodland ave kalispell, mt museums. Proceeds from tours and gift shop sales provide the operational support for the mansions upkeep. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates near conrad mansion in conrad mansion for your upcoming individual or group travel. Explore the places to eat, drink, stay, and entertainment near main street, kalispell. This impressive mansion in kalispell tells the story of a family in early montana history and about the buffalo that are important to this part of the state. Tours begin at conrad mansion museum in kalispell flathead.
I have been on many tours of historic properties around the us. Conrad mansion museum woodland ave does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Conrad mansion museum in kalispell attraction frommers. He built his home in kalispell and today it is known as the conrad. Conrad cemetery is the largest cemetery serving the kalispell area, with over 16,000 interments. Conrad mansion 330 woodland ave kalispell mt 59901. Weir creek hot springs idaho book, website, app, includes. Index of conrad memorial cemetery, kalispell, montana by, 1981, the society edition, in english. Charles and his wife, alicia nicknamed lettie, moved with their two children into the flathead valley in 1891.
Some very early kalispell history while demersville may be the bestknown predecessor to kalispell, it wasnt the first. However, some types and denominations of currency from this bank could still be rare. Conrad mansion museum kalispell, montana crown of the. Conrad mansion kalispell 2020 all you need to know before. Conrad, a late 19th century shipping magnate and early pioneer of kalispell. Conrads letterpress books as well as individual pieces of. However, this years family history conference, footsteps in time, promises to be a great day, jampacked with more than 20 genealogy and family history classes. Conrad mansion kalispell all you need to know before you. Records manager chronicles flathead county history montana. See what youve been missing in historic downtown kalispell, montana.
In 1895, five years after serving as one of the first directors of the kalispell townsite company, charles e. Off the beaten path main thoroughfares, follow the. Famed home of kalispells founding father, the conrad mansion celebrates 120 years as an historic landmark and 40 years as a revered museum. The lifelong dream of the little girl raised in the mansion had finally been realized. I got some books to learn more about the area and the formative families in the. An agreement from 1975 between the city of kalispell and the living relatives of the charles conrad family.
Kalispell montana history alltrips whitefish montana. Find 12 listings related to historical society in kalispell on. Conrad, a founding father of the town of kalispell. National register of historic places listings in flathead. The conrad mansion museum is located in kalispell, montana on the 330 block of woodland avenue. Brock was so knowledgeable and it was great going back in time to see how the conrad family lived. Located in the heart of kalispell, this guesthouse is within a 10minute walk of woodland water park and conrad mansion museum. Conrad mansion kalispell montanas historic landscapes.
The home sits on three landscaped acres,surrounded by a. The conrad mansion museum is located in kalispells eastside residential area. It is an excellent idea to get a brief view of the past to have a full understanding of this western town. Fully furnished, over 90% of the furniture, clothing, china, toys, books and documents are original to the house, offering the most complete example of privileged life in turnofthecentury montana. Conrad mansion museum is a 5minute drive east of the center of kalispell. Apr 16, 2020 the conrad mansion museum is located in kalispell s east side residential area atop a bluff overlooking the valley and the swan mountain range. Imagineif libraries are places of exploration and discovery. The quaint city of kalispell, montana sits among towering mountain ranges in a valley filled with history. Browse 7,000 essays by respected historians, info on 4,000 historic sites, travel advice, and more. With handson activities and experiences for all ages, as well as books, music and movies, we are working to transform vision, dreams and desires into reality.
Conrad cemetery named to historic register kalispell, mt. The normanstyle mansion is an example of luxurious 19th century living, from its exquisitely landscaped gardens to its collection of original furniture. The conrad mansion museum is a nonprofit museum owned by the city of kalispell, montana and run by the conrad mansion board of directors, inc. Conrad mansion kalispell museums historic montana attractions. Along with establishing the kalispell townsite company and eventually the conrad national bank, he had this gracious victorian home built for his beloved family in 1895 in what was then a wilderness.
Alicia conrad campbell donated conrad mansion to the city of kalispell in 1974. Charlie conrad is credited as the founding father of kalispell, but most people dont know that he was friends with james hill, who built the first railroad. It is a perfect tribute to the conrad family and im grateful we made the time to visit. Conrad mansion museums 330 woodland ave, kalispell, mt yelp. The conrad mansion could not keep its doors open without the efforts of our dedicated staff and volunteers. Conrad mansion important part of kalispell landscape. Kalispell downtown association events eat drink stay. The mansion itself also had many unique and interesting.
Visiting this fabulous museum offers a glimpse into the past. Conrad lived through the civil war and the settling of the west, and left an indelible mark on montana. Conrad mansion kalispell all you need to know before. Today the conrad mansion museum preserves the opulence enjoyed by its. The montana mint is proud to bring to you the greatest books ever written about montana. The conrad mansion museum in kalispell is a fantastic. The historic conrad mansion is located on woodland avenue between 3rd and 4th streets east. This is an exceptional tour through the history of kalispell and glacier national park. Tours of the mansion include a history of charles e. American history lives here at american heritage magazine, trusted since 1949.
Conrad moved his extended family into this 23room mansion. This impressive mansion in kalispell tells the story of a family in early. Whether you are a history buff or simply enjoy talking to people from all over the world, working at the conrad mansion may be the right fit for you. Museum at central school and hockaday museum of art are also within 15 minutes. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the conrad mansion museum.
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