Senator Lee Mantle owned the Blue Range as a brothel in the late 1890’s. He was also the mayor of Butte 1892-1893, and at age 70 married a 25-year-old, then moved to LA.
Historic photo of the Blue Range “Rex Room Apartments” from the Butte Archives-1969
These framed and matted prints are luxurious, and look like they belong in a museum.
