Copyright: 95.1P.436 Gilmans XP Station Map, undated
Name/Title
Gilman Pony Express Station Site, Nebraska, Photos, 1959
Entry/Object ID
P1995.1P.436
Description
Gilman Pony Express Station Site, Nebraska, Photos, 1959. One hand-drawn map and two photos of telegraph poles used as windmill supports on the site of the Gilman Station in Nebraska. b/w
95.1P.436 = "Old Gilman Ranch" hand-drawn map. showing Oregon Trail, Overland Telegraph line, Peg Leg Post Office, Corral, Platte River. author not stated.
95.1P.437 = Windmill supported by wooden frame. Two men kneeling at base. Legend: "Post from the old pioneer Overland Telegraph Line were used to support the corners of this old windmill near the Gilman's Ranch Stage and Pony Express Site." date 5-59.
95.1P.438 = Close-up cropped from 95.1P.437 above of two men kneeling touching the telegraph posts used as supports for the windmill. Legend: "Portions of pioneer Overland Telegraph posts being used as corner support posts on a windmill near the old Gilman's Ranch Stage & Pony Express Station. Left: Mr. Paul Jenkins of Gothenburg, Nebr. Right: Mr. Lyle Bailey, tenant on property." dated 5-59.
old digital file names: NEGilman'sStation-NEGilman'sStation3
