Park Stage Passing 'Liberty Cap' Rock Formation, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, circa 1905
THF203296 / Park Stage Passing 'Liberty Cap' Rock Formation, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
By 1900, stagecoach lines connected railroad stations with Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park. The park's unique geological formations -- including Liberty Cap, an unusual hot spring cone marking the northern portion of Yellowstone's Mammoth Hot Springs -- beckoned tourists, who could view the scenic landscape from sightseeing coaches.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.DPC.033708
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 9.125 in
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Sometimes getting there isn't just half the fun -- it's all the fun! Horse-drawn surreys, railroad excursion cars, tour buses, and open-deck boats provided tourists with panoramic views of the passing scenery. Whether traveling through natural splendors, or touring through vibrant cities, these vehicles allowed their passengers to experience all the surrounding sights and sounds from the comfort and convenience of a moving seat.