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OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders on their way to the opening of the Cherokee


OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders on their way to the opening of the Cherokee


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OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893. Homesteaders on their way to the opening of the Cherokee

OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH, 1893.
Homesteaders on their way to the opening of the Cherokee Strip in the Oklahoma Territory purchasing canteens of water at a train station in Wichita, Kansas, 13 September 1893, three days prior to the strips opening. Drawing from a contemporary American newspaper

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1893 Boomer Boomtown Canteen Cherokee Strip Commerce Frontiersman Homesteader Immigrant Indian Territory Land Rush Manifest Destiny Railroad Station September Settler Southwest Strip Territory Train Car Vendor Water Westward Expansion Wichita


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This print captures the essence of the historic Oklahoma Land Rush in 1893. The image showcases a group of determined homesteaders on their way to the opening of the Cherokee Strip in the Oklahoma Territory. Taken three days prior to this momentous event, it depicts them purchasing canteens of water at a bustling train station in Wichita, Kansas. The drawing, sourced from a contemporary American newspaper, beautifully portrays the spirit and anticipation that surrounded this significant chapter in American history. As settlers eagerly awaited their chance to claim land and fulfill dreams of prosperity, they relied on vendors like these who provided essential supplies for their arduous journey. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness men dressed as frontiersmen wearing hats that shielded them from the scorching late summer sun. These brave immigrants were partaking in Manifest Destiny's westward expansion movement, seeking new opportunities and fresh beginnings. The scene is alive with activity as people mill about near train cars while commerce thrives amidst an atmosphere charged with excitement. This image serves as a testament to both human resilience and determination during one of America's most iconic events – where hope met opportunity on the vast plains of Indian Territory. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece capturing a pivotal moment at turn-of-the-century America, we are transported back to an era when fortunes were made and lives forever changed by venturing into uncharted territories.

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