My current home of Helena, MT:
The town was established on October 30, 1864, following the discovery of gold along Last Chance Creek by the "Four Georgians". Helena's main street is named Last Chance Gulch and follows the winding path of the original creek through the historic downtown district.
By 1888, about 50 millionaires lived in Helena, more millionaires per capita than any city in the world. About $3.6 billion (in today's dollars) of gold was taken from Last Chance Gulch over a 20-year period.
In 1889, railroad magnate Charles Arthur Broadwater opened his fabled Hotel Broadwater and Natatorium west of Helena. The Natatorium was home to the world's first indoor swimming pool.
Notable folks:
- Stephen Ambrose, historian, author of Band of Brothers and Undaunted Courage
- Dirk Benedict, actor (A-Team)
- Gary Cooper, actor
- L. Ron Hubbard, author and founder of the Church of Scientology
02-06-2009, 12:45 AM
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