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The Jackson Park Town Site Addition Brick Row consists of three locally prominent brick houses with outbuildings constructed in 1917 and 1919. Built during a period of robust community growth for Lander, they derive significance from their architectural accomplishment and noteworthy state of preservation. These houses are the direct result of Lander's growth period of 1906-1920 and serve as an exceptional example of early community development and prosperity. Contextually, construction of the Row relates to events associated with the arrival of the Chicago & North Western Railroad in 1906, passage of the new Homestead Act of 1909, and emergence of economic stimuli related to World War I.

The buildings making up the Row were constructed for, and occupied by, successful Lander businessmen Alexander (Scotty) Johnston, Leslie W. Read and Frank S. Bower--all of whom profited directly from these history-making events and built modern brick homes that reflected their elevated social standing. The Row serves as one of the finest reflections of affluent Lander residential growth that developed at the height of the first boom and bust period of early 20th century Lander.