Ellen Baumler's Blog

Thank you!

I’ve enjoyed blogging for the last five years, but it’s time for me to retire this blog and work on other projects. This is my last post. I will continue podcasting, and I’ll contribute an occasional post to the Montana Historical Society’s Montana History Revealedblog. If you’ve enjoyed the stories and historic photos I posted here, I suggest you also check out the Montana Historical Society’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds. You can also find videos of all the talks (including mine)...

Disaster Averted

 In 1898, a rooming house suddenly collapsed in Butte.


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Allen Livery and Stables

The former stable and its ghost signs remain as a reminder of an interesting early Helena family.


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The Dinosaur Trail

Learn about a surprising variety of incredible fossils by visiting Montana's museums, large and small.


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Highway Archaeology

Another reason to call before you dig!


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Building the Montana State Capitol

Corruption, scandal, and controversy tainted all stages of planning and design of Montana's Capitol building.


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The Other C. Wamsley House

This landmark octagonal house in Hamilton is on the National Register of Historic Places.


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Destination: Laurel

A study of downtown Laurel's architectural patterns visually documents its evolution.


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Cemetery Island

This small island is the last remaining symbol of a once bustling community that now lies under water.


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The National Register of Historic Places

Ellen dispels some persistent myths about National Register properties.


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