The Keep, Libby Montana

09/02/2026

Love Story, Tom and Nancy Oar.

Tom Oar and Nancy — a truly legendary couple from Mountain Men, whose enduring love, strength, and simple way of living have touched the hearts of so many. ❤️🏔️ Their journey together is a beautiful reminder that true partnership is built on loyalty, respect, and standing by each other through every chapter of life. They are a couple to admire, showing that when two people walk through life together, their bond can stand the test of time. ❤️🤠




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09/02/2026

I could talk to these two all day long. But they are out collecting donations for the musuem. Thanks for all you do, Bob and Karen:) Karen Wood Stickney

09/01/2026

Thank you, Kenny Moss, for these great photos. So many great memories at both locations. Gophers Inn was our bus stop and stomping grounds as a young kid. Antlers was more grown-up memories. We loved seeing and feeding the trout as kids. So lucky to have been born and raised here:)

09/01/2026

Looking for some fun next weekend? Omoksee!! Free!! Fun!!!

08/31/2026

Timbering in the Elkhorn Mine - Elkhorn, Montana ca. 1900

08/31/2026

The Montana Hotel (Jerome, Arizona), pictured here in 1900, was constructed for United Verde Copper Company employees. The 100-room hotel was gutted by fire in 1915.

More Jerome, Arizona photos: https://westernmininghistory.com/towns/arizona/jerome/

08/31/2026

Approximately 50,000 cords of wood cut and stacked for use at the Anaconda smelter and Butte mines (Montana) ca. 1890.

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08/31/2026

"Coming Off Shift" at the High Ore Mine - Butte, Montana ca. 1910. If you look closely you will see there are cages full of miners on four levels.