Historic Deer Lodge > Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana ca 1920's

Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana ca 1920's

On the left is the unmistakable facade of the Rialto. Notice the ubiquitous Model T's.    Note the elegant lamp posts all along Main Street, and the fancy wrought-iron horse fountain in the center of the bank crossing. Deer Lodge had a big sense of style. After all, it competed with Helena to become state capital. All the local industries were thriving -- ranching, mining, logging. This picture reflects the prosperity and optimism of the 1920s.