Built in 1877, the Merc has been the center of commerce and society in Missoula for almost 140 years. As the company rapidly grew it became the biggest employer in Missoula. Whatever a person could possibly need, the Merc had it or could get it. It was the largest retail store and wholesale supplier between Fort Benton in eastern Montana and Walla Walla, Washington.

It was a small structure in it's early life, but after a few additions and renovations, it became the building that so much of the community has known for their entire lives.

Now...an out of town development firm wants to destroy it and everything it stands for. It is safe to say that if not for the Merc, Missoula would not exist.

We need to take action now!