Continuing decades of photography at Helmbrecht's

Derek Hann for the Havre Daily News

Helmbrecht Photography, a long-standing business in Havre, recently celebrated its 74th anniversary, making it one of the oldest continuously operated photography studios in Montana.

Owner Steve Helmbrecht, who purchased the business from his father, Vern Helmbrecht, said that keeping the business in operation is a strong source of pride for him.

He added that the building was constructed in the 1920s and was originally built to be a photography studio. He said, to his knowledge, Helmbrecht Photography is the oldest professional photography studio operating...