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Dodge City Collection

"Dodge City: Where the Wild West Meets Modern America" Step into the heart of the Wild West in Dodge City, Kansas

Background imageDodge City Collection: USA, Kansas, Dodge City, city sign with cowboy silhouettes

USA, Kansas, Dodge City, city sign with cowboy silhouettes

Background imageDodge City Collection: The Dodge City Peace Commission, 1883 (1954)

The Dodge City Peace Commission, 1883 (1954). Standing: WH Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson; sitting: Charles E Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McClain and Neal Brown

Background imageDodge City Collection: WYATT EARP (1848-1929). American lawman. Detail of Earp from a group photograph of the Dodge City

WYATT EARP (1848-1929). American lawman. Detail of Earp from a group photograph of the Dodge City, Kansas, Peace Commission, late 1870s; at right, partially obscured, is Frank McLain

Background imageDodge City Collection: USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Coronado Cross, Spanish Conquistador Francisco Vasquez de

USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Coronado Cross, Spanish Conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Marked This Spot After Celebrating A Mass Of Thanksgiving

Background imageDodge City Collection: USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Boot Hill Museum, Hollywood And Television Gallery, Gunsmoke

USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Boot Hill Museum, Hollywood And Television Gallery, Gunsmoke TV Series, Marshall Matt Dillon, Actor James Arness

Background imageDodge City Collection: USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Dodge Theater Marquee, Historic District

USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Dodge Theater Marquee, Historic District

Background imageDodge City Collection: USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Silhouetted Ghost Riders Welcoming Sign, Metal Art Work

USA, Kansas, Dodge City, Silhouetted Ghost Riders Welcoming Sign, Metal Art Work

Background imageDodge City Collection: Northern Cheyenne Indians, Dodge City, Kansas, 1878 (b / w photo)

Northern Cheyenne Indians, Dodge City, Kansas, 1878 (b / w photo)
DPL443624 Northern Cheyenne Indians, Dodge City, Kansas, 1878 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library

Background imageDodge City Collection: On the Southern Route from San Francisco to New York (engraving)

On the Southern Route from San Francisco to New York (engraving)
1046134 On the Southern Route from San Francisco to New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Southern Route from San Francisco to New York)

Background imageDodge City Collection: The Dodge City Peace Commission, Kansas, USA, June 1883

The Dodge City Peace Commission, Kansas, USA, June 1883. Standing: WH Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson; sitting: Charles E Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McClain and Neal Brown

Background imageDodge City Collection: KANSAS: DODGE CITY, 1878. Front Street in Dodge City, Kansas. Photograph, 1878

KANSAS: DODGE CITY, 1878. Front Street in Dodge City, Kansas. Photograph, 1878

Background imageDodge City Collection: KANSAS: DODGE CITY, 1873. A prairie in Dodge City, Kansas. Photographed 1873

KANSAS: DODGE CITY, 1873. A prairie in Dodge City, Kansas. Photographed 1873

Background imageDodge City Collection: KANSAS: SOD HOUSE. The first house (sod) in Dodge City, Kansas

KANSAS: SOD HOUSE. The first house (sod) in Dodge City, Kansas

Background imageDodge City Collection: KANSAS: DODGE CITY, 1873. Front Street, Dodge City, looking east from Third Avenue

KANSAS: DODGE CITY, 1873. Front Street, Dodge City, looking east from Third Avenue in 1873

Background imageDodge City Collection: Front Street in Dodge City, frontier town of the Old West, Kansas, United States of America

Front Street in Dodge City, frontier town of the Old West, Kansas, United States of America, North America

Background imageDodge City Collection: KANSAS: TRADING POST, 1867. Sutlers store at Fort Dodge, Kansas. American engraving, 1867

KANSAS: TRADING POST, 1867. Sutlers store at Fort Dodge, Kansas. American engraving, 1867

Background imageDodge City Collection: COWBOYS driving a herd of Texas longhorns to market through the streets of Dodge City

COWBOYS driving a herd of Texas longhorns to market through the streets of Dodge City, Kansas: American engraving, 1878

Background imageDodge City Collection: HSET2A-00103

HSET2A-00103
Traders and soldiers in the sutlers store at Fort Dodge, Kansas, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration



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"Dodge City: Where the Wild West Meets Modern America" Step into the heart of the Wild West in Dodge City, Kansas. This iconic American city is a captivating blend of history and modernity that will transport you back to the days of cowboys and outlaws. As you enter Dodge City, be greeted by a city sign adorned with striking cowboy silhouettes, serving as a reminder of its rich Western heritage. It was here that The Dodge City Peace Commission made their mark in 1883, bringing law and order to this once-lawless town. One legendary figure who left his imprint on Dodge City was Wyatt Earp, an American lawman known for his courage and determination. In a group photograph from the late 1870s, Earp stands tall among his fellow peacekeepers, including Frank McLain. It also pays homage to its Spanish roots through landmarks like the Coronado Cross. Named after Spanish conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, this monument symbolizes exploration and discovery. Immerse yourself in entertainment at the historic Dodge Theater Marquee located within the vibrant Historic District. Here you can experience live performances just as locals did in years past. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Silhouetted Ghost Riders Welcoming Sign - a mesmerizing metal artwork depicting ghostly horsemen against an enchanting sunset backdrop. It's like stepping into a scene straight out of an old Western movie. For those seeking even more adventure, visit Boot Hill Museum where Hollywood And Television Gallery showcases memorabilia from Gunsmoke – one of television's most beloved Western series. Delve deeper into history with glimpses captured by black-and-white photographs such as Northern Cheyenne Indians visiting Dodge City in 1878 or witnessing travelers embarking on their journey along the Southern Route from San Francisco to New York through intricate engravings. Stroll down Front Street at Boot Hill Museum where authentic store fronts recreate the bustling atmosphere of yesteryears.