Photos tagged as frontier

Day 165 - Tombstone, Mom Shopping

There are quite a few shops in Tombstone nowdays. We visited a few. I liked the wood sidewalks, gave it an authentic feel.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Mom & JL on Stagecoadh

Now really, how often do you get to ride in a real stagecoach?

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Mom & Doc

This is in the carriage area just outside the OK Corral.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Epitaph Press

This is the original printing press used to print the Tombstone Epitaph, the local newspaper, for many years. It was built in NYC in 1856 and used for many years in CA gold boom towns. John Clum bought it and shipped it to Tombstone in1880 to found the Epitaph.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Epitaph Office

The Epitaph is the local newspaper for Tombstone. It is still in print and is Arizona's oldest newspaper in continuous circulation.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Epitaph

John Clum moved to Tombstone in 1880 to found a newspaper. He declared "Every Tombstone needs an Epitaph", thereby naming his paper.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Courthouse

This is now a museum, the county seat was moved to Bisbee in 1929.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Birdcage

This was called the Elite Theater, but was a Saloon, Gambling Hall, and house of ill repute as well as a theater. Women danced in cages suspended from the ceiling - prompting Eddie Foy to declare that they were like 'birds in gilded cages'. His friend wrote a song and an unknown singer performed it here to 8 ovations - Lillian Russel.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Tombstone, Allen Street

This is the main street in Tombstone. The National Park Service has declared this a "National Historic Landmark District" in 1961.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Runabout

Runabouts were built for running around and getting things done. They were cheap, simple and sturdy. They could be rented from the OK Corral for about $6 per day.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - JL in Buggy

There are a couple of buggies set up for folks to try out (stationary though).

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Canopy Top Surrey

Surrey's were popular with Ladies and families. They cost $75 - $90 to buy new and could be rented for $10 day. This one was manufactured by teh Henny Buggy Co. in Freeport, IL in 1890.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Boothill, View over Valley

This gives you some idea how the Old Cemetary (aka Boothill) appears on the hill.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Boothill, Store

The Cemetary is owned and operated by the city. Entrance is by donation.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Boothill

Many of the people buried here died violent deaths. There has been a lot of research to document the accuracy of the gravesites and information about them.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Antique Buckboard

This is an antique buckboard from Indiana. The ash floorboards had a springy action for a slighly smoother ride. They were the pickup trucks of the 1800's.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 165 - Two Spring Phaeton

Phaeton's were fancier than other buggy's and often used by Ladies and Doctor's. They could be rented from the Corral for $8 day. This one was manufactured by E. Vadnais in MA in about 1885.

Date: 13 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 164 - Steins Ghost Town, Store

This was a small general store in Steins, two miles from the AZ border.

Date: 12 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 164 - Steins Ghost Town, Adobe

The adobe buildings appear to be in worse condition than the wood buildings, an odd situation?

Date: 12 February 2008
Photographer: jl98584: gallery
Location: Benson, USA: gallery
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Day 164 - Steins Ghost Town

Steins was founded in 1880 to supply gravel for nearby road building. It was abandoned after the gravel quarry closed since it had no water except what was shipped in.