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Minnekata Ave, from Soldiers Home, Hot Springs, SD, on FE and MV Ry, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Minnekata Ave, from Soldiers Home, Hot Springs, SD, on FE and MV Ry, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Minnekata Ave, from Soldiers Home, Hot Springs, SD, on FE and MV Ry, 1891. Large building in open field with small buildings and mountains in background
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Minnekata Ave, Soldiers' Home, Hot Springs, SD, on FE and MV Ry, 1891: A Glimpse into the Meeting of Frontiers This photograph, taken by John C.H. Grabill in 1891, captures a significant moment in the history of Hot Springs, South Dakota. The image depicts Minnekata Avenue, leading out from the Soldiers' Home, with the open fields and mountains of the frontier in the background. The Soldiers' Home, also known as the Hot Springs Veterans' Home, was established in 1887 to provide care for Union veterans of the Civil War. The Home was located near the Hot Springs, which were believed to have therapeutic properties, making it an ideal location for veterans to recover. Minnekata Avenue, a thoroughfare that runs through the image, was likely a crucial connection to the surrounding farmland and settlements. The large building in the foreground, with its imposing presence, could be the Soldiers' Home itself, while the smaller buildings in the distance may represent the growing community that had sprung up around it. The photograph provides a glimpse into the meeting of two distinct worlds: the European settlers, represented by the buildings and infrastructure, and the vast, untamed frontier, symbolized by the open fields and mountains. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the pioneers who braved the challenges of the American West and transformed the land into thriving communities. John C.H. Grabill, a prolific photographer of the 19th century, captured this moment in history, preserving it for future generations to explore and learn from. The photograph is now part of the vast collection of the Library of Congress, a testament to the importance of documenting and preserving our heritage.
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