Helena, since 1864

Helena (; ) is the capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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162 years of Helena

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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