Lockey
& Leiser Building
E. Sixth and Cruse •
1891-Present
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From
the Montana History Wiki:
"Merchant-turned-real-estate-developer
Richard Lockey built this three-story commercial building in
partnership with Jacob Leiser in 1891. The brick structure features
two first-floor storefronts with a central entrance providing
access to the upper floor apartments. A rounded arch at the
parapet bears the inscription “L & L,” with the
first “L” written backwards. A photograph of the building,
circa 1895, reveals the economic slowdown Helena experienced
during the 1890s—a sign in the window indicates the building
is for sale at less than cost."
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The Lockey & Leiser Building Seen from the Grandon Hotel, ca.
1911
COURTESY
OF WENDI KOTTAS PETERSON
Dairy
Lunch Cafe in the Lockey & Leiser Building, ca. 1911
110 E. Sixth Avnue
COLLECTION
OF KENNON BAIRD
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Richard Lockey (1845-1924)
Photo (colorized) and Biography from "Progressive Men of Montana",
1901
Refused to be Buried in Helena
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For a time
in Helena, Richard Lockey was in the mercantile business with
Seth
Bullock. Lockey was at one time one of the most extensive
holders of Helena real estate. The site of the State Capitol
was once owned by him. Lockey died December 17, 1924 at the
home of his son in Palo Alto, California.
As quoted
in the March 19, 1925 edition of the Helena Daily Independent,
Lockey's handwritten will expressed his desire to be buried
far away from Helena:
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I desire to be decently buried and away from Helena, Montana,
where I have suffered so much persecution by crooked politicians
and of the vilest type." |
He
is buried in Palo Alto. |
