16th Street in Cheyenne, 1868

The population of the "Magic City of the Plains" grew rapidly to 4,000 after its founding. When Wyoming Territory was established in 1869, Cheyenne was selected as the territorial capitol.

Resource Identifier
ah100964
Citation
Photo File: Wyoming-Cheyenne, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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