Remains of the union hall in the old deserted community of Granite Mine, near Philipsburg, Montana.
This was a 3 story building, built in 1890 for $23,000, was the social enter in this town.  The upper stories
were brick and theroof was covered with sheet metal.  the building had a cast iron front.  The second floor
 housed union
offices, a library and a large hall with 18 foot ceilings, wallpaper and a special floor for dancing. At the
back was a stage and 500 folding chairs provided seating for concerts, operas and theatricals.  The
first floor was the recreation hall for the miners with billiards and card tables.  On the third floor was a
meeting room used by clubs and secret orders.  In the 1890's buildings along Main Street included saloons,
rooming houses and restaurants.  Across the street from the Union Hall was the newspaper office, and the
gully below was Chinatown and the red light district.