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Rare Photographic Birdseye View of Bozeman, Montana

Very rare promotional work, illustrated with a photographic view of Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by 14 views showing buildings, street scenes and other illustrations of contemporary life.

Includes decorative illustrated covers and map of the Northern Pacific R.R. Dining Car Line, the Only Line To Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley (and) The Principal Railroad Line In Montana, along with 8 panels of promotional text, including a description The Gallatin Valley as "The Egypt of America," undoubtedly a reference to the fertility of the Nile River.

We have dated the view based upon the note that the Opera House and City Hall were to be opened that July 1st.

The title on the verso is "Bozeman The Central City and Coming Capital of Montana". The verso can be viewed here: /gallery/enlarge/45728a

OCLC locates only the Montana Historical Society Copy.

Condition Description
Folding promotional brochure. Minor fraying and loss across the top.