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The Streets of Deadwood: 1887
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 05/18/2007 - 2:30pm.
"Part of Deadwood as seen from big flume, showing steps, stairways, and roads from store to residence." Taken between 1887 and 1892. View full size. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill.
Only if...
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 05/18/2007 - 9:21pm.
I could come home again to my air-conditioned house and my washer/dryer and a time in which I don't have to spend 16 hours every day cooking, cleaning or making clothing for my family.
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Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 05/18/2007 - 2:44pm.
Amazing how sharp these photos are. You can almost imagine living in this old town back in 1887. No car and bus noises, no high tech clutter. Take me back.
[Plus: Mud! Manure! But I agree. It would be nice to go back. - Dave]
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