Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken In Montana And They're Incredible
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.
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We hope this young fellow eventually got over whatever was troubling him.
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Only about 100 people live here today.
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It's Philipsburg in 1942. It really doesn't look that different.
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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.
For more vintage photos of Montana, check out this collection.
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