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Transformation of Butte from boom camp to mountain metropolis
In the Treasure State, John H. Raftery highlights Butte's shift from a feverish mining camp to a city of homes and modern blocks. The piece notes expanding lawns, civic spirit, church attendance, and a surge in home building while praising Colonel Rockwood and the renewal of Butte’s streets, parks, and suburbs. It cites past neglect of flora, the decline of saloon and poolroom culture, and a rising sense of permanent community among workers.
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Treasure State
John H. Raftery
Butte
Anaconda Standard
Montana
Mary MacLane
Imaan
Colonel Rockwood