Montana became a state in 1889, and in the last 128 years (and beyond), there has definitely been a lot of life lived in the Treasure State. Enjoy these glimpses into the past we found.
- Students at Butte High School posed for this photo in 1921, which was published in the local paper, The Mountaineer.
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- This photo is from Havre, and it’s stamped 1925.
simpleinsomnia / Flickr We hope this young fellow eventually got over whatever was troubling him.
- This photo of Bozeman Station is from 1899.
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- Here’s a shot of Wisdom in 1939.
Library of Congress Only about 100 people live here today.
- Recognize this beloved town?
Library of Congress It’s Philipsburg in 1942. It really doesn’t look that different.
- Missoula, however, definitely looked different in 1942.
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- Helena has always been beautiful.
Library of Congress This photo is from 1940.
We also love this YouTube collage that Old Time Montana Outfitters posted, which shows some of the outfitters of the Wild West.
Butte-Silver Bow Public Library / Flickr
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We hope this young fellow eventually got over whatever was troubling him.
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Library of Congress
Only about 100 people live here today.
It’s Philipsburg in 1942. It really doesn’t look that different.
This photo is from 1940.
For more vintage photos of Montana, check out this collection.
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