These 8 Photos of Montana In The 1950s Are Mesmerizing
One of the wonderful things about Montana is that many of its small towns still look the same as they did decades ago. Main streets are preserved and businesses are taken care of. That being said, our state hasn’t been immune to the inevitable change that comes with time. These photos of the Treasure State from the 50s will leave you feeling nostalgic.
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Just look at that lineup of cars.
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A chilly and nostalgic image.
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Beautiful then, beautiful now.
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Two men checking forage plots for deer in Phillips County in the 50s.
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It doesn’t actually look all that different now, does it?
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How many of those businesses are still open?
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What a beautiful sight.
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This yard was built in the 1950s to serve all the mines in the area.
Did you have family living in Montana in the 1950s?
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