Parking Meters Arrive in 1948

The following article appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue.   City commissioners decided against parking meters in 1940, but the city finally adopted them in 1948. Instead of parking meters in 1940, city commissioners adopted more stringent parking regulations. The regulations provided for a 50 cent fine for each first Read More

100 years ago – Missoula 1916 – Socialist to nonpartisan

  Missoula – 1916   From a perspective of 100 years later, 1916 really does seem like a watermark year for Missoula. While some previous years provided remarkable single events, such as the flood of 1908, or the fires of 1910, 1916 ranks as a year of transitions. For one Read More

About the Sewers – 1891

  ABOUT THE SEWERS   Description of Their Extent and Manner of Building.   Work will Begin November 15. The Pipe for the Purpose will be Manufactured Here.   Work on the sewers, according to the terms of the contract, will commence on or before Nov. 15, and will be Read More

Missoula Census – 1900

The 1900 Census for Missoula County can be found at the link below. Moving from page to page requires a little practice. If you need help contact me. https://archive.org/stream/12thcensusofpopu913unit#page/n357/mode/2up