Then & Now
Then & Now: Butte's Bars and Counters That Came Back
Fire, closure, and reopen: M&M next door, Matt's Place back on Placer, and Pekin gone in 2026.
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Then & Now
Still Old School: The Montana Bar in Miles City
Open since 1908 on Main Street, with original tile, tin ceilings, and a neon Montana that still works as a landmark.
Then & Now
Still Old School: The Oxford Cafe in Missoula
Established in 1883, open 24 hours, still pouring coffee and plating chicken fried steak when downtown locks up.
Then & Now
Remember This? Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte
America's oldest family-owned Chinese restaurant closed in April 2026 after 115 years on Main Street.