Butte History

Imagine a beloved locomotive, long forgotten, now getting a second chance thanks to passionate community support and a summer raffle.

The Pekin Noodle Parlor has closed its doors after over a century of serving up comfort food and cherished memories. Let’s reminisce about what made it special.

Basketball fever is hitting Butte this week! While you're cheering, don’t miss out on some local treasures just around the corner.

Picture this: a cafe where trust was the currency and customers handled their own bills—sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?

With Halloween around the corner, Butte’s haunted hotspots are ready to share their secrets. Buckle up for a thrilling night of ghostly encounters.

Imagine catching a show 100 feet below ground, where the echoes of history mingle with the sounds of local talent. It’s a concert experience like no other.

Another old Butte landmark on Harrison Avenue came down at the hands of construction crews in Butte on Wednesday afternoon as the once regal Royal Motel underwent demolition on South Harrison Avenue.

The "Copper King Mansion" has, for years, been a prime attraction for tourists and locals alike offering frequent tours and recently, services as a Bed and Breakfast. It is rich in history and mystery as home of one of Butte's original Copper Kings, William A. Clark. But what if I told you that there is another nearby mansion that may be even more beautiful and perhaps more mysterious? Welcome to the Clark Chateau.

One of the fastest and most colorful ways to experience Butte is through one of the Trolley Tours available through the Butte Chamber of Commerce at 1000 E. George Street, just east of Montana St. You will learn about all of the characters and scoundrels, the famous folk and the miners. You'll see where they lived and worked. You will learn all about Butte, what made it grow and how it became one of the great urban centers of the early 1900s. Plus, drivers are selected on their knowledge of Butte history and folklore, and they present it in a very entertaining manner.

This edition of the Butte Beat takes readers into an enchanting journey of discovery, enlightenment, and eating in bank vaults. Wait, what?