JOURNAL ARTICLE

BUTTE'S STATE SAVINGS BANK AFFAIR: A SAGA OF CORRUPTION AND FRAUD.

  • Published In: Montana: The Magazine of Western History, 2024, v. 74, n. 1. P. 24 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brown, Richard 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Butte's State Savings Bank affair, a scandal involving corruption and fraud that implicated architect Fred E. Willson and his boss Charles S. Haire. The scandal had far-reaching consequences and changed Willson's life. The text describes Butte, Montana as a unique city with a reputation for strikes, fights, and corruption, as well as its wealth from copper mining. It also mentions the architectural landmarks in Butte, such as the Hirbour Block and the State Savings Bank. The State Savings Bank building, now known as Metals Bank, still stands in Butte as a prominent architectural centerpiece. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Montana: The Magazine of Western History. 2024/03, Vol. 74, Issue 1, p24
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0026-9891
  • DOI:10.1353/mnt.2024.a922406
  • Accession Number:176167855
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