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Montana bets on business interest to help renovate Old West towns

June 27, 2025/

Montana Department of Commerce MDOC

The state is rolling out new leasing rules to entice businesses to move into and restore historic structures in Virginia City, Nevada City and Reeder’s Alley.

The Montana Department of Commerce on Wednesday announced lease applications are now open for some of Montana’s oldest standing buildings in central and southwestern Montana, now with longer lease times and, theoretically, more reason for private businesses to invest.

 

Yellowstone Public Radio | By Kayla Desroches


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