Do You Need Help with Water Removal in Helena?

2/15/2021 (Permalink)

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Helena is one of the least populated state capitals in the United States, with just 28,190 people. The size makes Helena the perfect city for a relaxing vacation. There are plenty of activities for all the family, including shopping and restaurants. Yet the town is small enough that you are never far from a view of Montana's big skies and rugged landscapes.

Helena grew to prominence during the gold rush. During the mid-nineteenth century, so many people flocked to the area around Alder Gulch and Grasshopper Creek that the local government created a whole new site and called it "Montana." Helena started life as a small camp named Last Chance Gulch. However, some of the townspeople thought the name was too crass, especially as the base was rapidly becoming a thriving small town. A group of seven townspeople met to discuss the town layout and plan its future – and they gave it the name Helena.

The gold rush brought good fortune to the town. There were around millionaires living there by 1888, more per capita than anywhere else. In today's figures, Helena's wealth would be in the billions. The freely available wealth directly contributed to Helena's stunning Victorian architecture, including a vast, imposing cathedral and a very striking state capitol building.

Helena continued to thrive beyond the nineteenth century, and nowadays, it houses many government departments. It is popular with those who want to get close to nature and offers everything from hiking and skiing to white water rafting and hang gliding.

Enjoy the Arts in Helena

Among its many other attractions, Helena has a great arts scene. If you are seeking a cultural encounter, you might like to check out: 

• The Holter Museum of Art features a range of fascinating modern art exhibits. It aims to foster healing through art, and it hosts regular exhibitions, classes, and talks to encourage residents and visitors to immerse themselves in the arts.
• Grandstreet Theater is one of the most prominent community theaters in Montana. Grandstreet performers have been putting on excellent shows for over forty years, and the theater is staffed entirely by volunteers. They also run a renowned young person's theater program.
• The unusually named 1+1=1 Gallery started life as a tiny pop-up art gallery and now has a brick and mortar space. The gallery features painting, sculpture, ceramics, and furniture by local artists and holds all-age art classes and gatherings.

How can You Protect Art Before Water Removal?

Anyone who has a gallery or theater knows that water can wreak havoc with canvas, paper, and costumes. SERPVRO is sensitive to the local arts community's needs and understands that fast action is a must for water removal. 

If you need water removal, there are some things you can do while waiting for our teams:

• Remove printed and painted materials from rugs and carpets to prevent bleeding onto the floor coverings.
• Wipe down any surfaces that are not at risk of color bleeding, such as metal and wooden furniture, and some sculpture and ceramics (use good judgment here.)
• Place aluminum foil under furniture legs if you can (you might also do this for display tables and cabinets if they are not too heavy.)

If you need help with water damage in your business, contact SERVPRO of Helena & Great Falls at (406) 458-6008.