From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘restricted’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who built the environment we as...
This free event takes a walk through Downtown Missoula to explore how railroads have shaped Missoula and what life was like in Missoula in the early 1900’s.
Begins on North Higgins Ave and ends at Caras Park (0.6 mile flat walk one-way)
Suggested Ages: 8 – 12 years old
Experience the parts unseen in Downtown Missoula! This tour explores a holistic look at downtown life during Missoula’s transition from a marginal frontier town to a major local economic and...
From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘restricted’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who built the environment we as...
Come along on this tour to explore the story of Greenough Park, from the Greenough family (and their massive mansion) who donated the land, to the controversies over park management, including the park’s infamous “bear cage.” From Greenough, we’ll travel to the sites of Native American encampments, and old streetcar crossings, then explore the historic...
The Hotels and Hooligans tour explores Missoula’s daily life during the city’s railroad boom, as well as some of the everyday culture of people living here. The Courthouse and Missoula’s railroad hotel district will also be explored for their scandals and seediness. The tour will start at 4:00 pm at the statue of Captain John...
Experience the parts unseen in Downtown Missoula! This tour explores a holistic look at downtown life during Missoula’s transition from a marginal frontier town to a major local economic and...
From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘restricted’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who built the environment we as...
Experience the parts unseen in Downtown Missoula! This tour explores a holistic look at downtown life during Missoula’s transition from a marginal frontier town to a major local economic and...
From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘restricted’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who built the environment we as...
