Oldest structure in Helena • 1864 - today

Pioneer Cabin, 1950s

COLLECTION OF KENNON BAIRD

The Pioneer Cabin, located at Reeder's Alley and Park Ave., was built on a gold claim by Wilson Butts in 1864-65. It may be visited today on guided tours.

 

The Pioneer Cabin, 1880s

COURTESY OF THE JEZICK FAMILY, VIA SEAN LOGAN • CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A BIG VERSION IN A NEW WINDOW

In the wagon is George Mitchell, who then owned the cabin and operated a wood lot in the rear...

 

COURTESY OF THE JEZICK FAMILY, VIA SEAN LOGAN • CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A BIG VERSION IN A NEW WINDOW

 

1939 Shenango China Souvenir Mug

One of several Shenango products created for Helena's Diamond Jubilee

 

 

Pioneer Cabin by Les Jorud, probably 1930s-40s

 

Tourists at the Pioneer Cabin, June 24 1957

PHOTO BY JEAN O'BLENIS - COLLECTION OF KENNON BAIRD • CLICK ON IMAGE FOR A BIG VERSION IN A NEW WINDOW

Pioneer Cabin Restored Interior

Recent Views of the Cabin

PHOTO BY KEITH NAY

PHOTO BY KEITH NAY

For an excellent history of the Pioneer Cabin, visit this feature about it on the Montana Educational Telecommunications Network.