If you’re not a first generation Montanan, you’ve probably seen some family photos that go way back. It’s amazing how much a place can change in a relatively short amount of time.. and yet, in some ways, it’s exactly the same. These old photos give us a glimpse into everyday life in the early 1900s here in the Treasure State.

The tiny town of Plentywood in Northeast Montana still has a historic charm.

Photogrammer The first business in Plentywood opened in 1900 and was named after the nearby Plentywood Creek.

Glacier National Park is a timeless treasure, but it’s still nice to see it in black and white.

Photogrammer This does make us thankful for modern photography, however.

This Cascade County farm sported a tractor with a noble blade.

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These men worked on the Quarter Circle U Ranch in Birney.

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These were the bunkhouses at the Quarter Circle U Ranch.

Photogrammer Montana’s ranching history dates back to the 1800s.

What a great shot of a sheep herder watching his flock.

Photogrammer This photo was taken in McCone County.

Historically, sheep are the second most numerous type of livestock in Montana after cattle.

Programmer Big Timber is the only school district to have a herder for their mascot.

Miles City sure looked different almost 100 years ago.

Programmer Although some local businesses, like Montana Bar, are still standing after a century.

This buggy was making its way through a Billings parade.

Photogrammer There aren’t many buggies in downtown Billings these days.

With all of its museums, mines and other historic spots, the people of Butte have done their best to preserve the local history.

Photogrammer Still, it looks drastically different now than it used to.

Looking at photos from the past is so fascinating. This collection shows how Montanans were living during World War II.

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The first business in Plentywood opened in 1900 and was named after the nearby Plentywood Creek.

This does make us thankful for modern photography, however.

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Montana’s ranching history dates back to the 1800s.

This photo was taken in McCone County.

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Big Timber is the only school district to have a herder for their mascot.

Although some local businesses, like Montana Bar, are still standing after a century.

There aren’t many buggies in downtown Billings these days.

Still, it looks drastically different now than it used to.

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