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The Grand Old Lady
BY KAY BJORK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC VISOCAN
A Fond Farewell to
From a Grand Lady
The Grand Old Lady
Established 140 years ago in 1882, the Grand Union was
the "Waldorf of the West," offering travelers a luxurious
refuge before setting out for less civilized destinations.
Located in Fort Benton, its legacy lives on as Montana's
oldest and longest operating hotel.