These 10 Candid Photos Show What Life Was Like In Montana In the 1930s
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Jessica Wick
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Do you remember life in Montana before smartphones, the internet, and smart TVs? In many ways, we value keeping life simple here, which is why our state is known as the Last Best Place. Still, these photos from the 1930s put how far we’ve come into perspective.
These folks were enjoying a post-work beer at a bar in Birney.
This image was captured in 1939 in Madison County.
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This family was heading into the small town of Antelope.
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This photo was taken in 1937 in Sheridan.
As of the late 1930s, this structure served as a justice court and U.S. Commissioners Court in Dagmar.
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We wonder what they were discussing.
Actually, this is a young sugar beet worker and a farm pup hanging out in Treasure.
He clearly doesn't mind being the designated chef at Three Circle roundup.
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That said, downtown Miles City doesn't look all that different than it did back then.
We're going to guess it's been awhile.
If you’re not a first generation Montanan, you may have seen photos like these in your family albums. Here are a few more vintage photos of Montana that will leave you feeling nostalgic.
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