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Butte, Montana On The Yellowstone Trail


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I ventured east from the Puget Sound this summer to explore some of the Yellowstone Trail. One of my stops was at Butte, Montana, along the Yellowstone Trail, where my grandfather was a miner at the turn of the last century. Butte is a splendid place to visit with scores of ghost signs, fine period buildings, and of course tons of mining history. A heritage travelers delight!

 

I took a photo of the Broadway Garage, opened in 1917 and still going strong. The Finlen Hotel in the background was opened in 1924, and still offers delightful and historical accommodations. The New Tait, also on the Yellowstone Trail hasn't fared as well!

 

I posted additional story and photos of Butte, including some of the Butte, Anaconda, and Pacific railway vintage rolling stock, the first direct current freight line in America, HERE. The famed Calf and Cow booster and cab are shown.

 

Dave

 

Keep the Show on the Road!

 

 

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Great photos, Dave!

 

I've often wondered who all has a connection to Butte MT ... partly because of a song. So, query is: did you get a haircut while you were there? ;) [see: Ray Stevens' "The Haircut Song"]

 

When I did my last road trip in 2011 ("Coast-to-Coast"), I wanted to include Butte MT as a stop, but was unable to fit it in due to time constraints. Looking at your pics, I wish I could've visited!

 

 

Cort > www.oldcarsstronghearts.com

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Thanks fellows for the come backs! Butte retains a great deal of it's historical character and "feel." I would imaging my grandfather Paul would have recognized much of what I saw.

 

Cort, I'm sorry that you missed Butte. You would have enjoyed it.

 

It is good to see my "old" American Road colleagues still dropping by! I think I may put together some more on my Yellowstone Highway (National Park to Park) trip.

 

Dave

 

Keep the Show on the Road.

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Thanks fellows for the come backs! Butte retains a great deal of it's historical character and "feel." I would imaging my grandfather Paul would have recognized much of what I saw.

 

Cort, I'm sorry that you missed Butte. You would have enjoyed it.

 

It is good to see my "old" American Road colleagues still dropping by! I think I may put together some more on my Yellowstone Highway (National Park to Park) trip.

 

Hey Dave!

 

I hope you do put together more of it. I may not see it "right away", but I always try to check in here at least once a week.

 

I am, too, sorry I missed, Butte. From your description & photos, I know I would've loved my time there. Trouble is ... I may have wanted to stay longer than I should-could ... ha! I sure wish I could get back out on the road, my home.

 

 

Cort > www.oldcarsstronghearts.com

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