Monochrome photo of a railroad bridge spanning the Yellowstone River.
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THE OLD WEST
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Industry Comes West / Old Meets New / Bridges

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The front of the above header photo reads, "The Missouri River Valley R. R. Bridge crossing the Yellowstone. Glendive, Mont." Also reads, "Rights Res'd. Foster" Dated 2/23/15. Reverse reads, "This is a real photograph, Made by L. A. Foster Photo Co., Glendive, Mont."

Monochrome photo of a bridge - white spot on right section looks like a horse.
Front reads, "Longest Bridge in Montana, 1750 Ft. Across Yellowstone River, - Glendive, Mont" [Further caption below]
Sepia toned photo closeup of a bridge with people crossing on horseback
Front reads, "Wagon Bridge Crossing the Yellowstone at Glendive, Mont. J. H. Miskimen" Postmarked Sept. 7, 1909 from Wibaux, MT

Date on above left postcard is difficult to read but appears to be March 8, 1910. Writer says, "Thos. and the boys are out on the claims busy building so we can get moved Lessa has a position in a Milliners shop at $48. per month She will stay here [Glendive] for some time yet. But I will go to the ranch as soon as we get the house built....Elmer will work with a steam plow as fireman."

Sepia toned photo of a railroad bridge crossing a stream and a train track
Nothing on front. Collector wrote, "Warm Springs Cañon, and Warm Springs Creek (source of the Columbia River) near Durant, Mont." on reverse. No date, never mailed.
Monochrome photo of a train rounding a curve on a track spanning a canyon
Front reads, " No. 238 on G. N. trestle at Corbin" Nothing on reverse, no date, never mailed.

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