“The Margaret,” Bonner’s Beautiful Little Hotel Ready for Business The Margaret, the new hotel at Bonner, opened quite unostentatiously, is now ready for and already doing a large business. It is a magnificent little hostelry, a perfect specimen of a modern hotel, fitted up with all known Read More
This ad appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue. There’s No Place Like Whitefish Montana Whitefish best illustrates its year-round vacation potential with the continued growth of the fabulous Big Mountain Resort. These firms invite you . . . Cadillac Hotel Coast-to-Coast Store Big Mountain Ski Lodge Frenchy’s Chinese Read More
The following article appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue on page 27 of Section E. The United Veterans Council, chartered in 1959, attempts to ally the veterans organizations of Missoula County by solving veteran and dependent problems. The council also coordinates the veteran organizations in promoting and working for Read More
Below is a link to the Missoulian article by Evelyn King regarding Missoula’s old bars: http://missoulian.com/missoula-s-old-bars-filled-with-character-characters/article_515b51fa-bf69-5f2a-a8c2-b5fb47b75a7e.html
The article below is taken from the Centennial Edition of the Missoulian-Sentinel in 1960: Airplane Landing Field Laid Out In Southeast Missoula in 1923 The first airplane landing field in Missoula was laid out on a direct line and about midway between the main University building and the old Country Read More
One of the most popular spots in Missoula’s nightlife in the ’50s was the Sunshine Bar, mainly because of the music. Jamie Kelly’s Missoulian article focused on one musical group in particular, the Snake River Outlaws, whose leading lady came to be called the ‘Nightingale of Woody Street’ by some Read More
John Robert (Jack) Hallowell 1920-2012 Known to friends and family as “Hallowell”, our Father was blessed to live a long and adventurous life. Dad made friends easily. He listened to your stories. He made you feel important. He stayed in touch. He loved getting together with friends, playing sports, Read More
Below is a link to a Milwaukee RR flyer from 1936, advertising dude ranch opportunities in Montana. At least 10 of them are from the Blackfoot/Ovando/Clearwater/Swan areas. Some of these were world famous at one time. Guests were met at the Milwaukee Road Station in Missoula. http://arc.lib.montana.edu/caroline-mcgill/objects/0945-004-006-001-011.pdf
The Grizzly’s Home An Old-Timer Recalls the Day When Helena Was a Bear Camp Duncan McDonald, of Missoula, left for home yesterday after a short visit in the capital, says the Helena Independent. Mr. McDonald is one of the well known pioneers of he state. When a boy Read More
Kelly Island As a Missoula native I have an inherent interest in our local history. With three of four grandparents born in Montana, I also love Montana history. My great, great grandmother, Catherine Kelley, is buried in Missoula’s St. Mary’s cemetery as well as her sons, Owen and Patrick Kelley. Read More