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Call Number	X-32274
Title	Old blockhouse at Wind River, Wyoming
Creator(s)	Denler.
Summary	View of the old blockhouse at the Wind River Agency in Wyoming. The adobe house has a covered wooden porch and an adobe chimney.
Date	1938 July 5
Notes	Title and "This building was erected at the Shoshone Indian Agency in 1871 for the protection of employees when the Agency was attacked by hostile Indians. There was a well of excellent water within the house, and it was always kept well stocked with provisions, guns and ammunition. There was a heavy layer of earth on the roof and portholes were in the walls, through which the defenders could fire upon their enemies. The building was practically fireproof against fire arrows, which the Indians used in attempts to set fire to it. To this refuge, the employees and their families would resort when the Agency was attacked, and they could withstand a long siege. The shingled roof and porch are later additions. The building is now used for oil storage. A. F. C. Greene- July 5, 1938" typed on back of print.; R7100322746
Physical Description	1 photoprint ; 8 x 15 cm. (3 1/2 x 6 in.)
Subject	United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Wind River Indian Agency.--1930-1940. Indians of North America--Government relations--Wyoming--1930-1940. Shoshoni Indians--Government relations--Wyoming--1930-1940. Adobe buildings--Wyoming--1930-1940. Blockhouses--Wyoming--1930-1940.
Source	Source: Agnes W. Spring, Cheyenne, Wyo. 1947.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Photograph
Filename	10032274.TIF

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