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Skinners Saloon at Bannack,, Mt
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This was actually Skinners Saloon, it was next door to the Hotel Meade. It was the local "hangout" especially for the vigilantes and road agents(they were an organization of tough guys). They would relay gold information to gang leaders. There were many killings here.The building had a hand carved bar, but as you see the walls got pretty wet from the rains, so when I visited here, the people in the area were renovation the roof, to make it leak proof. Cyrus Skinner owned the Saloon, he left Bannack late in 1863 and went to Hellgate(Missoula) where he was hanged by Vigilantes. Then this building became a mercantile and stayed as the local store for nearly 60 years.By the way I didn't colorize this photo, these were the actual colours of that day.

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::Hottrockin
03/04/09 11:01 AM GMT
Nice tones & textures Verena!!

Hey, you're buyin' the next round...right??
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.amishy
03/04/09 11:53 AM GMT
Wow, that bar is still a beauty considering the openings in the roof. An amazing shot and a nice bit of history. Great presentation and lightplay. I think the sunbeams slanting through the empty room add to this wonderful capture! :)Ami
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
.lovestoned
03/04/09 11:56 AM GMT
It's a lovely photo and presentation Verena. Thanks for sharing!
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::Jimbobedsel
03/04/09 1:29 PM GMT
Am I seeing things, or are there cowpoke ghosts standing at the bar? LOL. Excellent work, Verena.

Jimbo
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.Gabbels
03/04/09 1:32 PM GMT
Another lovely shot!
Wonder if there is anything left to drink...
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost. Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
::Roseman_Stan
03/04/09 2:18 PM GMT
Great angle for this shot Lady V. Nicely done.

Stan
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.ironcross1977
03/04/09 3:46 PM GMT
Wow again- I would like to see this with a sepia filter- to add the old west feel- maybe a vintage - ripped edge frame too.
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::0930_23
03/04/09 4:15 PM GMT
Another lovely in the series X. Glad you colorized this one as well. I can almost hear the noise from the vulgar partron. "Hey, watch your language."

Tick* was here

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"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart." Vincent van Gogh
.icedancer
03/04/09 8:25 PM GMT
OH my, sure love the bar and looks like fabulous carving on it. Another great history lesson Verena. Fabulous capture
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Bloody Cold today, burr.
.SatCom
03/04/09 9:04 PM GMT
Love the tome and the lighting. Like the way the sun streaks across the back wall. Nice capture and piece of history.
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams....... My Gallery
.Starglow
03/04/09 11:31 PM GMT
Must have been pretty rowdy there most evenings. Such a bar, such a good capture.
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.lobo252
03/05/09 5:57 AM GMT
Another nice one. That town was one tough place to live.
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Can you paint with all the colors of the wind.
.Tochi
11/30/09 3:40 AM GMT
cool place ,,,i like old things *_*
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