Built by the Masons to be their new Temple in 1923, the building was soon sold and converted into a theater. For many years Butte had seven huge beautiful theaters and the top names from around the world came here to play. The list of performers included Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire, Eddie Foy, Clark Gable, Bob Hope and many others.

The Mother Lode became a Fox Theater for decades and finally fell into disrepair and was abandoned. As Butte lost her once glorious playhouses, the Mother Lode became the last one standing. A few years ago several million dollars were acquired for a complete restoration of this beautiful old theater. Today she is now as beautiful as she ever was and still draws thousands every year for plays, concerts and opera. Step back into the Roaring Twenties again and enjoy this magnificent Art Deco theater.