202 S Arizona St, Unit Butte Butte, MT 59701

This historic building, with a large parking lot, offers versatile potential. The property, built in 1899, encompasses almost 9000 square feet on a 0.567-acre lot. Originally, Butte's Fire Station #2, it housed the assistant fire chief and a 10-man crew from 1899 to 1931, serving Butte's warehouse district. From 1931 to 1987, it functioned as a VFW Hall/Bar, hosting events for veterans and American Legion boxing events in the basement. In 1991, the space was converted into a pawn shop, which the current owners have operated since 2000. The existing pawn shop business and inventory are available for purchase. The business buys, pawns, and sells a variety of items, including guns, gold, and electronics. The property is in close proximity to Butte High School, downtown Butte, and a large housing complex. The upstairs area features a floating dance floor, an original bar from the VFW, and a kitchen/concessions room. In addition to the 1899 building and parking lot, the sale includes 207 Curtis, a small home built in 1920. This property is one of the few remaining Cabbage Patch shacks from the Cabbage Patch slums of Butte, which were mostly demolished in 1940. The property can be purchased with the pawn shop business or repurposed for a new business venture.