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1. helenahistory.org › helena_last_chance_gulchHistoric Last Chance Gulch - Helena As She Was

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   Last Chance Gulch is the name of the actual gulch in which gold was discovered in 1864. The thoroughfare which was built down the Gulch was originally named Main Street. It remained that way for some 85 years, until July 20 1953, when acting Helena Mayor Dr. Amos R. Little, Jr. signed an ordinance officially changing the name of Main Street to ...

2. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g45212-dLast Chance Gulch - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Stretching from 6th Avenue to North Broadway, the state's only downtown, outdoor walking mile marks the site where gold was first discovered by four Georgians in Helena in 1864. Helena was their "last chance" to discover that precious metal before giving up and returning home, hence the name.

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3. historicmt.org › items › showHelena Historic District | Historic Montana

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   The crooked path of Last Chance Gulch, weaving between original mining claims, memorializes Helena’s chaotic beginning as a gold camp in 1864. Within a year of the placer gold discovery, a boomtown flourished, with homes and businesses in tents and log cabins.

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   What is downtown Helena & Last Chance Gulch like?

   • About Downtown Helena and Last Chance Gulch are alive with activity year round. This area of Helena features a pedestrian walking mall which gives residents and visitors alike a unique way to experience the history and the shopping in the area. The Gulch features a wide variety of merchants.

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   When did Helena change its name to Last Chance Gulch?

   • It remained that way for some 85 years, until July 20 1953, when acting Helena Mayor Dr. Amos R. Little, Jr. signed an ordinance officially changing the name of Main Street to Last Chance Gulch. Both names are still used locally for what was once the grand thoroughfare of Helena's business district.

   Historic Last Chance Gulch - Helena As She Was

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   What is the story behind Last Chance Gulch?

   • The crooked path of Last Chance Gulch, weaving between original mining claims, memorializes Helena’s chaotic beginning as a gold camp in 1864. Within a year of the placer gold discovery, a boomtown flourished, with homes and businesses in tents and log cabins. Fire was both constant threat and regular scourge.

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   When did Main Street become Last Chance Gulch?

   • The thoroughfare which was built down the Gulch was originally named Main Street. It remained that way for some 85 years, until July 20 1953, when acting Helena Mayor Dr. Amos R. Little, Jr. signed an ordinance officially changing the name of Main Street to Last Chance Gulch.

   Historic Last Chance Gulch - Helena As She Was

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5. southwestmt.com › blog › last-chance-a-tale-of-theHelena, Montana | The Four Georgians Last Chance

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   Last Chance: A Tale of the Four Georgians. To understand the culture of a town, you must immerse yourself in the history of the area, and Helena offers a rich history for visitors to explore. Helena was founded, by four men, seemingly by accident.

6. www.visitmt.com › general › mallDowntown Helena - Montana’s Official Tourism, Travel ...

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   Downtown Helena and Last Chance Gulch are alive with activity year round. This area of Helena features a pedestrian walking mall which gives residents and visitors alike a unique way to experience the history and the shopping in the area. The Gulch features a wide variety of merchants.

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7. lctours.comLast Chance Tour Train - Last Chance Tours, Helena, Montana

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   Cruise by a restored miners’ village, enjoy the unique architecture along Last Chance Gulch, and catch a glimpse of the Old Fire Tower. It’s the fun way to see beautiful and historic Helena! We offer services for individuals, group tours, and school groups.

8. www.tripadvisor.ca › Attraction_Review-g45212-dLast Chance Gulch - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Last Chance Gulch. 147 reviews. #11 of 82 things to do in Helena. Historic Walking AreasMines. Write a review. About. The main street in the downtown business district, which takes its name from the four prospectors who discovered gold there in 1864. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.