Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-08-07
GREAT FALLS.
The Embryo City OH tllN Cataraets OF
the Missouri Montana's Future
Metropolis.

Its Natural Advantages and var'eo
Resources-A Prominent Center
of the Northwest-Notes
of interest.
The regular travelling correspondent
of the Helena Independent, i'll the course
of an interesting letter to that paper,
gives his Impressions of Great Falls III
the following we'll chosen language;
"a visit to Great Falls, rising city
that is now attracting much attention
abroad, impresses the beholder with the
rapid advancement that the town mas
made in the short space of few months.
The city is situated On the east bank OF
the Missouri -..er, at a spot Whefe the
majestic current forms a natural and
beautiful harbor, and but short distance
above the falls which Lewis and Clarke
the great discoveries, have made famous
Unlike most new localities, Great Falls
has advantages and offers inducements
which are rarely found even in more
favored places. Its undulating, though
comparatively level surroundings, It's
magnificent water power, its easy acces-
sibility from the country at large, and
above all
BEAUTIFUL towNsITE,
coupled with its close proximity to the
mineral and timber of the mountains, the
stock and agricultural resources OF the
prairies and the intsrminable fields OF
coal but few miles distant, makes the
spot one sought for and coveted when
found. Its climate is unsurpassed, its
river scenery picturesque and attractive
thereby offering pleasure as well as busl-
ness to its inhabitants. The town pro-
per is beautifully laid out; broad and
straight avenues meet the eye at every
turn, most of which, adorned as they are
on each side with now young though
hardy trees, will in the near future be
shaded by the mass of foliage as the
| trunks become aged Already numerous
| fine and costly structures are dotted
throughout the premises, others are
rapidly building and numberless more
are approaching completion. The PARK
hotel, a credit and a pride to the city, IS
about ready for guests, and standing, as
it does, on one of the principal avenues,
is strikingly discernible to the visitor and
noticeable for its architectural beauty
The various business houses are con-
structed with view to pernansncy, ami
what was begun but a few months ago
with lumber and cloth is being rapidly
transformed
| INFO EpTFIcEs OF STONE AND BRICK.
Add to this the indomitable will and en-
ergy of its inhabitants, the pluck OF It's
more wealthy citizens in indiscriminate-
ly investing their fortunes at this place,
exhibiting undaunted courage and CONT
! dence as to its future, the near approach
of two railroads, and it is not to be Won
dared at that the embryonic city
on the cataracts of the great
Missouri is looked forward to as the
future metropolis of Montana,
and the situation is more precisely ex-
planned in quoting from the TRIRUNE the
following:
1t is now an established fact that Great
Falls is to be the hub of one OF the
greatest railway systems in the country,
as through the Montana Central, the
Montana Northern and other projected
railroads, the ores of some of the richest
silver and copper districts in Montana
will be poured in for treatment and it is
conceded that at no other point adjacent
to the Rocky mountains are combined
such advantages for the cheap reduction
of ores as here. An immense water power
reinforced with coaking coal, iron and
lime. situated at a comparatively low altl-
tude and in close proximity to the ore
fields, the inevitable conclusion Is that
Great Falls will become the Swansea Of
the Rocky mountains,
THE CITY Is REACHED
from Helena d distance of about 120
miles, by Root s. Negus' line of coaches,
passing through the beautiful Sun river
country, landing the traveller at his des-
tination after-twenty -four hours Of a not
laborious stage ride. The visitor, whether
he be bent on pleasure Or business, IS
taken in hand by the hospitable citizens
and is soon impressed with the magni-
J tude and Importance of the locality. In
stroll through the streets can be seen
the attractive hotel heretofore described,
the cosy TRIBUNE Office, publishing a
weekly unequalled in the interior, the
First National Bank building, Murphy,
Maclay Il Co.'S imposing stone structure
and the massive Cataract Flour Mill. As
evidence of the amount Of business trans,
acted a detailed description of the varl.