Hotel Investment Company records, 1912
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hotel Investment Company
- Title
- Hotel Investment Company records
- Dates
- 1912 (inclusive)19121912
- Quantity
- 1 oversize map folder
- Collection Number
- MC 10
- Summary
- This collection consists of architectural drawings from 1912 by G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert. The designs are for the Placer Hotel located in Helena, Montana.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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Collection open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
The Hotel Investment Company was an investment company located in Wilmington, Delaware. They were incorporated in Montana in 1911.
The Placer Hotel was built in 1912 and designed by architects Cass Gilbert and G.H. Carsley. The Placer Hotel immediately became competition for the Montana Club. At this time, women were not allowed to become members of the Montana Club, which made the Placer Hotel an appealing alternative for families. The Hotel was built with strong financial support from J.S.M. Neill. It was his intent to build the largest and best hotel of the region. The Placer Hotel was the product of this endeavor.
Content Description
This collection consists of architectural drawings and blueprints from 1912 by G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert. The designs are for the Placer Hotel located in Helena, Montana. Drawings include interior and exterior plans for various aspects of the building including internal floor plans and external elevation plans.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. The Library & Archives does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Library & Archives. Helena, Montana.
Administrative Information
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Architectural Drawings, 1912
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Description: Detail of Elevation: New Hotel at Helena Mont. for Hotel Investments Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 1 -
Description: Basement Plan: New Hotel at Helena Mont. for Hotel Investments Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 2 -
Description: Jackson Street Elevation: New Hotel at Helena Mont. for Hotel Investments Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 3 -
Description: Resurvey and Referencing Corners of Hotel Property
Surveyed by J.S. Keerl, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 4 -
Description: Plan Showing Extent of Excavations: New Hotel for Hotel Investment Co. Helena Montana
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 5 -
Description: Boiler Room and Coal Storage: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 6 -
Description: Part Plan of Basement: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 7 -
Description: Plans, Elevations and Sections of Retaining Walls Under Curbs: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 8 -
Description: Third Floor Plan Showing Stairway and Linen Room: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 9 -
Description: Kitchen and Cafe Plan: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 10 -
Description: Main Street Elevation: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 11 -
Description: Grand Street Elevation: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 12 -
Description: South Elevation: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 13 -
Description: Section Looking East: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 14 -
Description: Section Looking North: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 15 -
Description: Typical Bed-Room Floor Plan: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 16 -
Description: Typical Bed-Room Floor Plan: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 17 -
Description: Second Mezzanine Floor: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 18 -
Description: Main Floor Plan: Hotel at Helena Montana for Hotel Investment Co.
Architect: G.H. Carsley and Cass Gilbert, blueprint paper, architectural drawing
Dates: 1912Container: Oversizefolder item 1 / 19
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architectural designs and plans
- Placer Hotel (Helena, Mont.)
Corporate Names
- Hotel Investment Company (creator)
Geographical Names
- Helena (Mont.)
