Dixon Saloon John Irons Pro.

Photograph

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Little Snake River Museum

Is Butch Cassidy in this photo?: In this historical black-and-white photograph, a group of men, dressed in period clothing typical of the late 19th century, are seen casually posing outside a wooden building with a sign that reads "Dixon Saloon, John Irons Pro." The establishment features a covered porch, and the men appear relaxed, with some leaning against a railing or sitting, while one man stands with a horse tied nearby.
Is Butch Cassidy in this photo?

In this historical black-and-white photograph, a group of men, dressed in period clothing typical of the late 19th century, are seen casually posing outside a wooden building with a sign that reads "Dixon Saloon, John Irons Pro." The establishment features a covered porch, and the men appear relaxed, with some leaning against a railing or sitting, while one man stands with a horse tied nearby.

Name/Title

Dixon Saloon John Irons Pro.

Entry/Object ID

2.03.2026

Tags

Animals, Buildings, People

Description

In 1900 at the age of 58, John stopped ranching and became a saloon keeper. He continued operating the saloon until 1920, the beginning year of Prohibition. The John Irons, like many Western gin joints, had a false wooden front, a wide boardwalk flanking the dusty street, a couple of hitching posts, and a long polished bar with no seats. Most patrons drank straight liquor-rye or bourbon. Men, often unknowns, who ordered "fancy" cocktails or "nursed" their drinks were sometimes forced to swallow a fifth of 100-proof at gunpoint "for their own good."

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Neighborhood

Dixon, Wyoming

Collection

Dixon Town Photos

Cataloged By

Ellie Gallenbeck

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 9, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 16, 2026