Our Lady of the Rockies is a towering statue situated on the Continental Divide overlooking Butte, Montana. Standing at an impressive 90 feet, it is one of the tallest statues in the United States. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the statue was completed in 1985 and serves as a tribute to women everywhere, especially mothers. The project began as a promise made by a local resident, Bob O'Bill, who vowed to build the statue if his wife recovered from a serious illness. After her recovery, the community came together to fulfill this pledge.
The World Museum of Mining in Butte, Montana, USA, is an open-air museum dedicated to preserving the rich history of mining and the lives of those who worked in the industry. Established in 1963, the museum is situated on the site of the Orphan Girl Mine, a former silver and zinc mine. Visitors can explore a recreated 1890s mining town, complete with over 50 buildings, including a schoolhouse, general store, and miner's homes. The museum also offers underground mine tours, giving guests a firsthand experience of what it was like to work in the mines.
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