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History & Architecture

Learn all about the history of Downtown Helena, Montana and its architecture, as well as historical weather, with this series of illustrated articles by Dennis McCahon.

  • Helena’s First Buildings
  • Myrna Loy Building
  • Montana Club Building
  • The Library’s Bison
  • Helena’s Weather in May
  • Lewis & Clark County Courthouse
  • A Field Guide to Helena’s Arches (Part One)
  • Helena’s Weather in June
  • Helena’s Rocks: The Flathead Quartzite
  • Three by Stranahan
  • Helena’s Weather in July
  • A Matter of Scale (Part One)
  • A Matter of Scale (Part Two)
  • Helena’s Weather in August
  • Helena’s Rock: The Wolsey Siltstone
  • Ewing Street (Part One)
  • Helena’s Weather in September
  • Helena’s Weather in October
  • Helena’s Rocks: The Meagher Limestone
  • Downtown Helena’s Old Iron
  • Helena in 1864
  • Downtown Maps
  • Parking
  • History & Architecture
  • Landmarks & Attractions
  • NEW Trail Rider
  • Mount Helena Trails
  • Trolley Rental
  • Last Chance Tour Train
  • Lewis & Clark Library
  • Jorud Photos

Gift Cards

Downtown Helena gift cards can be purchased at the Helena Business Improvement District office at 225 Cruse Ave., Suite B. They are the perfect gift of choice, are sold in any increment you wish, and are perfect for just about any occasion, from birthdays and anniversaries to employee incentives and holidays. Pre-order by calling 406-447-1535, Check your gift card balance here.

Upcoming Events

Alive @ Five
Every Wednesday
May 15 - August 28, 2013
5:00-9:00 p.m.

Mount Helena Music Festival
June 28 & 29, 2013

Y Tuesdays?
Every Tuesday June 18-August 20, 2013
6:00-9:00 p.m.

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The Helena Business Improvement District (BID)
Downtown Helena, Inc. (DHI)
225 Cruse Avenue, Suite B
Helena, Montana 59601
406-447-1535

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