Helena, Montana

Helena began as a last chance — a gold strike tucked into a gulch that quickly became one of Montana’s grandest boomtowns. Founded in 1864 after prospectors discovered gold in what became known as Last Chance Gulch, Helena grew from a rough mining camp into the “Queen City of the Rockies,” home to ornate architecture, bustling streets, and remarkable frontier wealth. This collection honors the golden glow of old Helena — a city built on fortune, faith, and the enduring romance of the West.