So cool! In Butte, there were no sculptors."

The striking beauty of the statue of Virgin Mary at Our Lady of the Rockies is sure to hypnotize you during your visit to the top of the mountain. While the Our Lady Of The Rockies is technically a statue of Mary, the mother of Jesus, people from all religions and walks of life contributed to the project, and the nondenominatioal memorial was dedicated to mothers everywhere-- and many even considered it a monument to hope in a town that, right as the statue was built, was suffering from economic hardship as mining companies left.

They advertise as pet friendly beware NOT TRUE. Even if you aren't in it for the inspirational story, the statue is definitely still worth a visit. Her story began in 1979 with Butte resident Bob O’Bill, whose wife was nearing death from cancer.

While the Our Lady Of The Rockies is technically a statue of Mary, the mother of Jesus, people from all religions and walks of life contributed to the project, and the nondenominatioal memorial was dedicated to mothers everywhere-- and many even considered it a monument to hope in a town that, right as the statue was built, was suffering from economic hardship as mining companies left.

A friend named Joe Roberts donated a plot of land on the mountains right along the Continental Divide, and another buddy engineered the design of the statue-- a crucial element, since it needed to be able to withstand the strong winds up on the peak. Thanks for the information. Went there yesterday with my 13 lb therapy dog

Nathan Siray is already thinking about how one particular piece of sacred art will inspire everyone who enters Our Lady of the Rockies Catholic Church in Canmore. Butte resident Bob O'Bill's wife was seriously ill with cancer, and the two needed a miracle.

Mary weighs 80 tons and sits on a 425 ton base, situated along the Continental Divide, 3,500 feet above Butte.

-Roadtrippers It all started in 1979. Even the concrete for the base was donated, and the huge statue was flown in four pieces to the site by the Army National Guard. But it's just as comforting to know that pretty much wherever you are in Butte, she'll be watching over you, just in case you need anything. Regardless, it's still beautiful from the streets. Our Lady of the Rockies for Tuesday, Dec. 11 Updated Jan 8, 2019 In Loving Memory of IRENE COLENSO, remembering you on your special day, thanks for the memories you gave us.

Instead of a 5-foot statue in his yard, he had begun to imagine something much grander and more impressive: a 90-foot tall beheamoth on top of a mountain. Good pit stop for a stretch! "It's only made of 16-gauge steel," Adickes told us, marveling at its durability.

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Butte resident Bob O'Bill's wife was seriously ill with cancer, and the two needed a miracle. The statue sits on private land and is lit and visible at night.