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C. 1927 Great Northern Railway Montana Broadside

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
C. 1927 Great Northern Railway Montana Broadside
Offered in this lot is a Rare Original Great Northern Railway Advertising Broadside, circa 1927-1929, titled, "Million Acres of good farming country in Montana, New Saco Turner Line". This is a two-colour advertising broadside/broadsheet poster advertising available land in the Hi-Line region of northern Montana. The development of the Montana Hi-Line region traces its roots back to the Great Northern Railway. While some settlers had made their way to this part of Montana before the railroad arrived by a bumpy and seldom used trail, the Hi-Line region of Montana lay virtually undeveloped until the GN railroad arrived. The railroad moved thousands of farmers and ranchers into Montana, and then moved out the crops they raised. Numerous towns sprung up along the railroad, acting as a supply point and transportation point for the areas remote farmers and ranchers. This advertising broadside is mounted in a black painted wood frame, is in good overall condition, slight scuffing noted, the broadside exhibits age tanning, slight tears noted at top , no other obvious damage noted. Frame measures 10.25"W x 24.75"L, visible poster measures 9.25"W x 23.5"