Every once in a while, it’s good to stop and reflect on the past. Wyoming has such a fascinating history that encompasses cowboys, outlaws, Native Americans, ranchers, the railroad, gold miners and the business sector. Besides, without the past where would we be today? Here are some photos of Wyoming that will take you on an incredible journey back through time.

  1. Bulldogging At Cheyenne Frontier Days In 1910

Wikimedia/Union Pacific Railroad Co.

  1. A Panoramic View Of Laramie In 1908

Wikimedia/Haines Photo Co.

  1. Construction Of A Railroad Bridge Over The Green River In 1868

Wikimedia/Andrew J. Russell

  1. Center Street in Douglas In The 1920s

Wikimedia/Public Domain

  1. Thermopolis In 1918

Wikimedia/W.J. Carpenter

  1. A Shoshone Encampment In The Wind River Mountains Around 1870

Wikimedia/W. H. Jackson

  1. Yellowstone National Park Back In The ’50s

Wikimedia/Public Domain

  1. Devils Tower In 1900

Wikipedia/Nathaniel H. Darton

  1. A Sheep Wagon In Natrona County In 1936

Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein

  1. First School In The State Was Loacated At Fort Bridger

Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein

  1. A Hotel In Big Piney

Photogrammar/Marion Post Wolcott

  1. Medicine Bow In 1940

Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein

  1. The General Store In Jackson In 1941

Photogrammar/Marion Post Wolcott

  1. The Main Street Of Sheridan Around 1940

Photogrammar/Marion Post Wolcott

  1. Barns Converted Into A General Store In Jay Em In 1940

Photogrammar/John Vachon

  1. Cooperative Gas Station And Lunch Room In Laramie In 1941

Photogrammar/Marion Post Wolcott

  1. Grocery Store On Main Street Of Ranchester In The Big Horn Mountains

Photogrammar/Marion Post Wolcott

  1. Stockmen’s Saloon In Ranchester Around 1940

Photogrammar/Marion Post Wolcott

Do you remember when Wyoming looked like this? Add your comments below.

Wikimedia/Union Pacific Railroad Co.

Wikimedia/Haines Photo Co.

Wikimedia/Andrew J. Russell

Wikimedia/Public Domain

Wikimedia/W.J. Carpenter

Wikimedia/W. H. Jackson

Wikipedia/Nathaniel H. Darton

Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein

Photogrammar/Marion Post Wolcott

Photogrammar/John Vachon

For more Wyoming history, check out This Rare Footage In The 1930s Shows Wyoming Like You’ve Never Seen Before.

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