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We feature historical art and photographs from the region, including Livingston, Bozeman, Big Sky and Yellowstone National Park. We also offer a research station to help you find specific subject matter.

Open 10-5:30 Daily

115 S. Main Street, Livingston, Montana

Supporting our Local Museum

Many artworks on display in the gallery are provided by the Yellowstone Gateway Museum , which collects, preserves, and interprets the cultural and natural history of Park County, Montana. A portion of the proceeds from all images sourced from its collection directly benefits the museum. Visit their website to browse the archives and learn more about the work they do.

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The blacksmith shop, which became the electric shop, and the backshop were built between 1945 and 1946. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1044

Pressing wheels on axle. This massive press, casted and machined in Livingston, ran via compressed water. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1070

Casting a part in the foundry. The item pictured is a crucible. Blacksmiths casted and forged steel before machinists milled, drilled, and bored the castings into locomotive parts. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1050

A machinist prepares the jaws on a locomotive truck. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana - 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1048

Engineer awaiting signal for a forward movement. NP 5008 Z-5 Class Mikado locomotive built by Alco and Baldwin in 2-82 configuration. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1040

Locomotive boiler devoid of asbestos lagging. Inside the boiler, water passed through flues and was agitated to produce steam. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1031

A boiler maker welding on a boiler. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1033

Engine wiper BerthaEngine wiper Bertha Gonder getting ready to wipe the grease, oil, and debris off the locomotive. Bertha became a legendary American female figure when Life Magazine featured her unusual occupation in its November 21, 1938 issue. Notice both Bertha and the locomotive are clean - a rare sight, as some called her “Dirty Bertie!” Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1083

Engineer and fireman inspecting locomotive before departure to either Helena or Laurel. Side rods, the big steel beams, deliver power from steam cylinders to the wheels. Northern Pacific Rebuild Shops - Livingston, Montana – 1938. Photo by John Haberstroh, from the Yellowstone Gateway Museum of Park County, Montana. YGM# 2017.021.1056

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