South Pass City - Old Wagon
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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South Pass City - Old Wagon
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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A beautiful old wooden wagon in the hills above South Pass City, surrounded by sagebrush, it sits as a silent testament to the bygone era of pioneers and prospectors who once traversed these lands. The weathered wood, bleached by years of sun and rain, exudes rustic charm while telling stories of countless journeys over rough terrain.
South Pass City is a state historic site, one of Wyoming's most renowned ghost towns, and one of the most authentic old settlements in the American West. This settlement was the first mining camp established in the Sweetwater Mining District. By 1868, South Pass City had grown to include more than 250 structures, a population exceeding 1,000 (almost as large as Cheyenne), and numerous mining claims. Today, the site features 23 original buildings and approximately 30,000 artifacts, most authentic to the original settlement. Among the most captivating structures are the Carissa Saloon from 1890, the Smith-Sherlock Co. Store built in 1896, the South Pass Hotel & Restaurant, and the Sweetwater County Jail.
Copyright 2024 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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June 5th, 2024
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