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OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889. Tent serving as a post office at Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory
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OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889. Tent serving as a post office at Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory
OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1889.
Tent serving as a post office at Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, 22 April 1889, the first day of the land rush. Drawing from a contemporary American newspaper
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1889 April Boomtown Camp Cherokee Strip Encampment Frontier Frontiersman Guthrie Indian Territory Land Rush Manifest Destiny Post Office Settler Southwest Tent Territory Westward Expansion
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Capturing the Spirit of the Oklahoma Land Rush, 1889 - A Glimpse into Guthrie's Bustling Frontier
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. This print transports us back to April 22,1889, a historic day that marked the commencement of the Oklahoma Land Rush. In this snapshot from an American newspaper drawing, we witness a tent serving as a post office in Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory. The scene is alive with anticipation and excitement as men clad in hats gather around this makeshift hub of communication. The image encapsulates the essence of a boomtown emerging on the frontier. It symbolizes Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion at its peak. As settlers flocked to stake their claim on uncharted lands in Indian Territory, Guthrie became an encampment for those seeking new opportunities in America's late 19th-century Southwest. The tented post office stands tall amidst this bustling campsite, representing not just mail delivery but also connectivity and community building during this transformative era. Its presence signifies progress amid chaos—a beacon of hope for pioneers embarking on their journey towards prosperity. Through this visual time capsule, we gain insight into the resilience and determination that characterized these frontiersmen who dared to venture into unexplored territories. This photograph serves as a reminder of our nation's rich history and pays homage to those who shaped it through their courage and pioneering spirit. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand titled "Oklahoma Land Rush" let us be transported
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