Glacier National Park, which author Mathilda Elizabeth Holtz aptly described in 1917 as "Nature's great art gallery and sculpture hall," has attracted the admiration of people ever since their emergence upon this continent thousands of years ago. The bejeweled region's towering snow-clad peaks, its blue-tinted alpine lakes, its cascading waterfalls, and its emerald meadows and forests, have rightly earned it the appellation "Crown of the Continent." Attempting to convey Glacier's magic to the world, artists and writers have sought to portray in pictures and words the charm of Glacier, which was dedicated as a national park in 1910.
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This exhibit assembled early twentieth century imagery promoting Glacier National Park that was published in souvenir albums, railroad brochures, newspaper publicity photographs, illustrated magazines, penny postcards, and travel bureau materials. Come see "The Backbone of the World" beckoned in these beautiful prints. The allure remains.
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Special Features
Guest exhibit by Lee Silliman; available October 2022--February 2023

More Information
Learn about the park at the National Parks Service's website