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Helena is the capital city of Montana, and it is a city with an interesting history starting as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush. Helena was founded on October 30, 1864, and the discovery of gold at Last Chance Gulch attracted thousands of miners. The gold and all the prospectors transformed the area into a boomtown of its day almost overnight. The gold made Helena one of the wealthiest cities in the United States within decades, and several settlers made a fortune. This wealth is still reflected in the city’s elaborate Victorian architecture, which continues to captivate visitors today.
Development continued, and in 1889, railroad magnate Charles Arthur Broadwater opened his Hotel Broadwater and Natatorium west of Helena. The Natatorium was home to the world’s first indoor swimming pool. Helena was appointed the capital of Montana Territory in 1875, and in 1889 in the state of Montana. Referendums were held in 1892 and 1894 to determine the capital. Helena won and was then the most populous city in Montana. Butte surpassed Helena in 1900, but Helena maintained capital status, and the Montana State Capitol was completed in 1902.
Helena’s historical significance is evident in its well-preserved heritage buildings. The Cathedral of Saint Helena, which was inspired by the Votive Church in Vienna, Austria, is a great example of Gothic Revival architecture. Construction began in 1908, and the first mass was held in 1914. However, the cathedral was not completed until 1924, and the twin spires and beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible are among the famous sights of Helena today.
As a state capital city, Helena is also home to Montana State Capital, another great sight in the relatively small city. The Montana State Capitol was constructed between 1896 and 1902 with wing-annexes added between 1909 and 1912. The design with a copper dome and grand interior was made by architects Charles Emlen Bell and John Hackett Kent. The architectural style is Greek neoclassic, and the capitol was constructed of Montana sandstone and granite. Inside you can see the massive rotunda with four paintings surrounding it. These paintings were made for the Capitol opening in 1902 and they depict four important archetypes of people of Montana’s early history.
In the city center, you should walk the Last Chance Gulch pedestrian mall. It was the site of the original gold strike and therefore the beginning of the modern day capital. The historic walking area is now lined with shops, restaurants, and art galleries, and you can see many of the old buildings here. If you want to see another example of the splendor of Helena, you can visit the Original Governor’s Mansion, built in 1888. It offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of Helena’s early elite. The Queen Anne-style mansion with its impressive woodwork and period furnishings is open as a museum where it is easy to imagine the grandeur of the late 19th century.
Not far from the Original Governor’s Mansion, you can go even further back in time to the 1860s. It is at the famous Reeder’s Alley, a historic district with a collection of restored brick and stone buildings that once housed miners and merchants. Today, it is a charming alley with shops and historical exhibits. For more history, the Montana Heritage Center is a great choice. It is home of the Montana Historical Society ith exhibits telling the stories of Montana and all the people in the state.
After enjoying the rich history of Helena with its Victorian architecture, you have easy access to the beautiful surroundings in the vast nature of Montana. Right at the edge of town and close to downtown Helena, you can feel the natural beauty of Helena in Mount Helena City Park. It is a large park with several hiking trails and a popular place for outdoor activities. There are trails to the summit of Mount Helena where you are rewarded with panoramic views of the city of Helena as well as to the mountain ranges in the region.
Billings is the largest city in the US state of Montana. The city is set in the Yellowstone Valley, which was settled and developed in the late 19th century. In 1877, settlers established Coulson as the first town, and it was then a lawless place. When the railroad came to the area, the railroad owned land west of Coulson, and the company established Billings as a railroad town in 1882, naming it after Frederick H. Billings, president of the Northern Pacific Railways 1879-1881.
At first there were three buildings here, but in a few months 2,000 had settled in the new town. Some of the settlers came from Coulson, which as a town disappeared in the 1930s. By 1910, Billings had more than 10,000 residents, and growth continued throughout the century. The city became the center of energy production after the discovery of oil and gas in Montana and Wyoming, and later many high-rise buildings were built from the 1970s and 1980s.
Spokane is the largest city in eastern Washington State, and the metropolitan area around Spokane has about 600,000 residents. The town’s history dates back to 1810, when David Thompson explored the area and established Spokane House for the North West Company. Spokane House was a fur trading post, and it ensured a long-lasting presence that, after the completion of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1881, developed into the city of Spokane Falls, later simply called Spokane.
Today, you can see and visit several sights in Spokane. The Spokane River runs through the center of the city, and in the middle is Riverfront Park around the waterfalls that can be seen on this part of the river. The falls are some of the largest that can be seen in the heart of an American city, and you have a good view of them from the bridges over the Spokane River.
Boise is the capital of the US state of Idaho. The city’s history goes back to Fort Boise, which was established as a trading post by the British Hudson’s Bay Company. However, it was not located near today’s Boise, but the American Fort Boise di, which was built as a military outpost in 1863. That was the year of the establishment of the Idaho Territory, and the area attracted settlers due not least to the discovery of gold in the Boise Valley.
Boise became the capital of the territory, which became a state in 1890. The city grew rapidly, with construction on both sides of the Boise River. In 1891, the first line of a major streetcar network opened, and in 1925, Boise joined the transcontinental railroad network. Since then, the city has grown to be one of the largest urban areas in the Northwestern United States.
Calgary is the southernmost of the two major cities of the province of Alberta; Edmonton to the north is the other one. The town is beautifully set at the confluence of the Bow River and Elbow River. The surroundings are prairie and the impressive Rocky Mountains start in the horizon to the west.
The city is one of Canada’s largest and it is one of the country’s economic centers. Tourism is also great in Calgary, which is well located for on road to and over the Rocky Mountains, which is high on many tourists’ bucket list for Canada. The mountains and the winter weather of the area also made the city host the Winter Olympics in 1988 as the first city in Canada.
Montana State Capitol, Helena, Montana, United States, USA
Overview of Helena
Helena is the capital city of Montana, and it is a city with an interesting history starting as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush. Helena was founded on October 30, 1864, and the discovery of gold at Last Chance Gulch attracted thousands of miners. The gold and all the prospectors transformed the area into a boomtown of its day almost overnight. The gold made Helena one of the wealthiest cities in the United States within decades, and several settlers made a fortune. This wealth is still reflected in the city’s elaborate Victorian architecture, which continues to captivate visitors today.
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