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  Butte, Montana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Butte is a city that is in Silver Bow County, Montana and is the county seat.
As of the 2000 census, Butte population was 33,892.
Butte has been a mining town since its creation in the late 19th century, and at first only gold and silver were mined in the area.
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 Butte MT
Butte, Montana is often referred to as "The Richest Hill on Earth" and "Ireland's Fifth Providence." Butte was once a huge mining camp, and the largest city west of the Mississippi.
Butte is situated high in the Northern Rockies beside the Continental Divide, 600 miles from the coast, frozen in winter by sub-zero temperatures and Arctic winds, and baked in summer by withering heat with little rain.
Butte is changing these days, like the rest of Montana, and like the rest of the world but the influence of Ireland permeates Butte's past and present and colors its future as well.
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 Butte History : A Short History of Butte, Montana
Following this disaster, the Butte city council passed a law that required all new buildings downtown (known as "uptown Butte") to be built from brick or stone – most of which still stand today and what help make Butte such a historic and unique city.
Indeed, it is estimated that Butte supplied around 1/3 of the copper for the United States in the late 1800’s and the early part of the 1900’s.
During the 1930’s and 40’s, Butte continued to pour out tons of copper every day, although the Great Depression of the 1930’s led to less demand for the minerals and led to a resulting decline in population.
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 Butte, Montana, Travel Guide : Things to Do in Butte, MT
Montana Technical University is located in Butte, and is widely regarded as one of the best schools for training in the field of mining – perhaps not surprisingly.
Butte is frequently one of the coldest spots in Montana –; particularly at night when it is clear.
Butte, as it sits in a mountainous area, has plenty to do for anyone who enjoys outdoor sports.
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 Dozen Distinctive Destinations | Butte, Montana
Perched atop more than 2,000 miles of underground tunnels, Butte experienced a population explosion that transformed it from a rough-and-ready settlement of 250 to a thriving, sophisticated city of 100,000 in its heyday.
Hit hard by the downturn in the mining industry in the mid-20th century, the town is now staging a successful comeback as a fascinating - though slightly quirky - tourist destination where visitors can experience both the myth and the reality of the mining West.
It's the largest and most palpable reminder of Butte's shift in the 1950s from labor-intensive underground mining to open-pit excavation.
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 Butte Montana, MT
Early 20th century architecture lines many streets, and stamp mills, churches, retired mines, museums, historic theatres, and mansions are visited by many in Butte, MT. It's no wonder why part of the city is a national historic landmark.
Butte, Montana is known to many as "the Richest Hill on Earth." Its first settlers had no idea what wealth and luck they had landed on in the late 1860s.
The Bert Mooney Airport is located in Butte, MT. It is a relatively small airport so flights may be a little pricey.
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 Butte, Montana - Ireland's Fifth Province
Butte, Montana is the city the Irish would have built if the English had said build a city of your own design and consider money to be no object.
There is frequent traffic between Ireland and Butte and back again as residents travel for vacations, honeymoons, and excursions to renew family ties and to research ancestral lines.
William McDowell came to Butte to manage the general office of the Anaconda Company for Marcus Daly and was successful in state politics, serving twice as the Speaker of the House and two terms as Montana's Lt. Governor.
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 Butte, MT - Fisher Communications, Inc
Butte, MT Fisher owns and operates three radio stations in the Butte market:
Butte began as a collection of small mining claims, becoming a booming mining center during the early 1900's.
Today, Butte is a city in transition with a diversified economy including energy research, education, tourism and environmental technology.
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 Adventure Tours Butte MT Montana + National Parks - City Guide
Mai Wah, The 17 West Mercury, Butte, MT 59701, The Mai Wah is a historic building in what was Chinatown.
She lived in Butte at 505 South Montana Street from 1896 to 1910 in the Travona District of town.
Although Mother Bottego never returned to Butte, she carried a picture of St. Patrick's Church with her until she died in 1980 and attributed her initial call to religion to her formative years in town.
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 Crested Butte -- Mt. Express Bus Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Mountain Express is a free and very convenient year-round bus system for visitors and residents of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte.
This route operates every 15 minutes and it is a six to seven minute ride from Mt. Crested Butte to the 4-Way stop in Crested Butte.
There are three routes that serve most of the condominiums in Mt. Crested Butte with frequencies of 15 and 30 minutes during the ski season.
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 The Montana Standard - Butte, Montana USA
HELENA — Cpl. Phillip E. Baucus, 28, of Wolf Creek, died July 29 while conducting combat operations in Iraq, according to a press release issued by the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Tuesday.
BHS golfers note tryouts Butte High School golf coach J.P. Gallagher announced that tryouts for the 2006 team will be held Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 14-15, for all prospective golfers.
HELENA — Republican U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns and Democratic challenger Jon Tester have agreed to debate in Butte and Helena, and their campaigns are still trying to agree where else to square off.
www.montanastandard.com   (277 words)

  
 Visit Crested Butte, Colorado
The summer season in Crested Butte is not to be missed.
The wildflowers are in full bloom doing their job to make Crested Butte the Wildflower Capital of Colorado.
Crested Butte is a destination where Spirit, Mind and Body can all meet for vacation.
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 Mainstreet Uptown Butte || Rejuvenating Uptown Butte, Montana
Butte, Montana is rich in history, art and culture in the midst of one of the most beautiful areas of Southwest Montana.
Today, Butte, Montana is home to one of the nation's largest National Historic Landmark Districts, with over 4,000 historic structures scattered across the Hill.
You may even, as many have, agree that the greatest treasure to be found is the quality of life and decide to stay and invest in Butte's future.
www.mainstreetbutte.org   (680 words)

  
 Butte, MT Hotels - cheap hotels in Butte Montana
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 Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons - Official Website - Butte, MT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Butte, MT 1875 was the title for our first release, and we could not have chosen a better place to create what will be a memorable set of shows.
The link to Madison House Travel will facilitate flights if you are coming in from afar, and the link to Butte information can help with hotel reservations, as well as interesting things to do during the day.
By air, Butte is not necessarily the cheapest airport to fly to.
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 Crested Butte Chamber - Lodging and Colorado Ski Vacations
Throughout the year Crested Butte offers outdoor activities, mountain scenery and small town charm.
The vast mountains surrounding Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte provide an unforgettable atmosphere for shopping and strolling.
Anything from a chef's six course evening of cuisine to a killer cheeseburger is available in Crested Butte.
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 Copper City Butte, Montana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Breakfast Inn 15 W Copper, Butte, MT 59701, 406-723-7030...
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 Crested Butte Real Estate, Inc, Crested Butte Properties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Crested Butte has a long tradition of excellence when it comes to close community, active lifestyles, outdoor and sportsman’s activities, culture and history.
Crested Butte offers you and your family a unique area in which to live, work and play.
In addition, the area has a highly rated school, an array of dining options, vast cultural opportunities for simple viewing or intense participation, and a community of people whose passion for and love of this area make it a wonderful place to be.
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 Butte (MT) Hotels - Secure Reservations and Discount Rates on Butte (MT) Hotels
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 Videographers in Butte MT - Find Butte Videography
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The communities within Silver Bow County are: Butte (county seat), Centerville, Divide, Melrose, Ramsay, Silver Bow, and Walkerville.
The function of the Butte-Silver Bow Government is to serve the citizens of the city of Butte and Silver Bow County.
The governments of the city of Butte and Silver Bow County combined in 1977.
www.co.silverbow.mt.us   (181 words)

  
 Super 8 Butte Mt|Butte - Read the OpenView on Super 8 Butte Mt - know what the web knows about Super 8 Butte Mt and ...
The Super 8 Butte Mt, in Butte, is a 2 star budget hotel.
Other local places to consider are Finlen Hotel and Motor Inn and Best Western Butte Plaza Inn.
"Buttes* Super 8 Motel is conveniently located off Interstate 90 in Buttes* Business District.
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 Butte Local Development Corporation
The BLDC would like to thank our members for supporting Butte and the BLDC.
The Butte Local Development Corporation is the lead economic development organization for Butte-Silver Bow and also plays a leading role in economic development for Southwest Montana and Montana as a whole.
The BLDC serves as the primary point of contact for individuals or companies wishing to save, expand, start or locate a business in Butte, Montana or the Butte-Silver Bow area.
www.buttemontana.org   (234 words)

  
 Butte, Montana MT - Motels, Hotels, Inns, Lodging
The Holiday Inn Express Butte (Parkside) Hotel just completed renovating the hotel in May 2006, featuring the new Simply Smart Bedding Collection, along with new carpet, wall & window treatments, breakfast bar and lobby furniture.
The Comfort Inn is near Bert Mooney Airport, Museum of Mining and Berkely Pit.
Friendly and attentive staff assures your stay is the best in Butte Heated indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room Two Meeting Rooms on site, up to 40 people Free continental breakfast from 5AM-10AM Guest laundry faciliti...
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 Butte Hotels | Butte MT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Holiday Inn Express Butte Parkside is located less than a mile from downtown Butte, 2 miles from the Uptown Historical District and...
Located in the vibrant center of Butte with convenient access just off I 15 and I 90 this stylish full service hotel showcases 131 newly...
The Copper King Lodge is nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains across from the Bert Mooney Airport in Butte.
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 Northwestplaces.com - Interstate 90 in the Butte, Mt. Area
The Butte Area consists of Silver, Bow, Jefferson, Powell, Granite, and Deer Lodge Counties, Montana, USA
City of Butte, MTButte has a population of around 33,000 and its elevation is 5716 feet above sea level.
Visit the Butte Chamber, Visitor, and Transportation web page at:  http://www.butteinfo.org/  Their address is 1000 George Street, Butte, MT 59701.
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