Higgins Block
Also known as C.P. Higgins' Western Bank; First Federal Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Higgins Block
Higgins Block, at 202 N. Higgins Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 1, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Missoula’s 72 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning, commerce and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 101 other Montana listings. 34 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 87 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
202 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
43 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Higgins Block
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Questions about Higgins Block
Is Higgins Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 1, 1979 (Register number 79003720).
Is Higgins Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Montana has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Traveler's Rest, 9.7 miles away.
Can you visit Higgins Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Higgins Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 87 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71976348. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.