Wells Fargo Express Company

Wells Fargo Express Company

Here we present a stunning image of Wells Fargo Express Company. Deadwood Treasure Wagon and Guards with $250,000 gold bullion from the Great Homestake Mine, Deadwood, S.D., 1890. It was taken in 1890 by Grabill, John C. H., photographer.

The image shows Five men, holding rifles, in a horse-drawn, uncovered wagon on a country road.

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Image ID# A4858263
Ref: loc/Grabill Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Old West

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Dakota Territory

• Gold Rush

• Horses

• Wild West