Tag Archives: Rawlins

“Life Between the Rails”: National Hispanic Heritage Month and the Unseen Tracks of History

Posted on September 9, 2024 by ahcadmin

In the echoes of locomotive whistles and the steady rhythm of rolling steel, there lies a story often untold. From September 15 to October 15, we honor National Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to reflect on the deep and enduring contributions … Continue reading →

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The End of the Line for George Parrott

Posted on August 23, 2021 by ahcadmin

George Francis Warden, aka “George Parrott” and “Big Nose George,” was an outlaw in Wyoming and Montana in the late 1800s. Although he wasn’t a very successful bandit, he became famous in Wild West history due to how his outlaw … Continue reading →

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Frank Meyers Photographs Digitized

Posted on May 13, 2011 by ahcadmin

The AHC has completed a project to digitize over 900 negatives from Rawlins-area photographer Frank Meyers. Frank J. Meyers (1890-1973) purchased the Rawlins photography business of Hugh J. Rogner in 1923. Meyers ran the business for 50 years until his … Continue reading →

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