Development at Fort Sanders Benjamin “Ben” Holladay was an American transportation businessman responsible for creating the Overland Stage to California during the height of the 1849 California Gold Rush. Holladay moved the route for his Overland Stage Line in 1862 from the more northerly Oregon Trail route. He believed that this would make it safer … Continue reading Fort Sanders Development
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A bill from Congress reducing the overall area of Fort Sanders. The “Pacific Railroad Acts” were a series of Congressional acts that promoted the construction of a transcontinental railroad in the United States through government bonds and grants of land to railroad companies. Inadvertently, the Union Pacific Railroad was granted, as one of its alternating sections, … Continue reading Congressional Bill Reducing the Size of Fort Sanders
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A mountain man’s “possibles” bag and two powder horns. In the days of the mountain man, a “possibles bag” held everything that could possibly be needed for the day: black powder, powder measurer, flint and steel, lead balls and patch, a patch knife, and a skinning knife, as well as other personal items. The horn on … Continue reading Possibles Bag
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Tom Horn was an American legend who carried out varied roles as a hired gunman, an agent with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, range detective and soldier. Horn was hired in 1892 by the Swan Land and Cattle Company in Wyoming as a horse breaker. In truth, however, he was a stock detective working for cattle barons … Continue reading Tom Horn
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There’s nothing worse than buying a ticket for a fake lottery! In 1875, a man named William Pattee began a phony lottery-by-mail operation aptly named the “Wyoming Lottery.” Everybody loved it…but nobody won! After Congress made it a felony to swindle the public through the United States mail, Pattee came up with new schemes. The Laramie … Continue reading Early Day Wyoming Lottery & Swindles
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The Atrium of Cavalryman Steakhouse (pictured here in 2006) was once the swimming pool of the Laramie Country Club. It has had a number of uses over the years — from live entertainment, a dancing floor, a meeting room and a large space for celebrations. History of Cavalryman Steakhouse Cavalryman Steakhouse is located on the parade … Continue reading Cavalryman Atrium
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The front entrance of Cavalryman Steakhouse (pictured here in 2006) when it was first acquired by its current owners. Today, we have added a courtyard with fencing and planters to enhance the front entrance. History of Cavalryman Steakhouse Cavalryman Steakhouse is located on the parade grounds of historic Fort Sanders, established in July of 1866. … Continue reading Cavalryman Front Entrance
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Cavalryman Steakhouse in 2006, pictured with much of the restaurants original decor. Note the wheel from the famous Cavalryman Steakhouse Salad Bar in the bottom right of the picture. History of Cavalryman Steakhouse Cavalryman Steakhouse is located on the parade grounds of historic Fort Sanders, established in July of 1866. Originally named Fort Buford, for Major … Continue reading Cavalryman Dining Room
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Cavalryman Steakhouse is located on the parade grounds of historic Fort Sanders, which was established in July of 1866. Originally named Fort Buford, for Major General John Buford, the post was designated Fort Sanders on September 5, 1866, in honor of Brigadier General William P. Sanders. In its heyday, the Fort Sanders Military Reservation protected … Continue reading Cavalryman Hostess Area
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The Cavalryman Steakhouse bar (pictured in 2006) has been preserved over the years to maintain continuity with the historical building. Minor updates, including a change from red vinyl bar tops to black, do not stray from the western frontier look and ambiance of the original establishment. History of Cavalryman Steakhouse Cavalryman Steakhouse is located on the parade … Continue reading Cavalryman Bar
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