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The American Old West was a period of history of western North America (usually the Western United States, though many times including the Canadian prairies, northern Mexico, the South and sometimes even the Midwest). Most often the term refers to the late 19th century, between the American Civil War and the 1890 closing of the frontier. Terms Old West and Wild West refer to life beyond the settled frontier. While this terminology could logically place the setting as far back as the American colonial period, it is usually meant to signify, the late 19th century, the area from the "Frontier Strip" (i.e., the six U.S. states from North Dakota south to Texas) west to the Pacific Ocean. Sometimes the tier of states east of the Frontier strip (Minnesota to Louisiana) is also seen as the "Wild West" because of their stance as gateways.
As a setting for works of fiction, the period quickly became so popular as to define its own genre, the "Western." Although such works often put forth a highly romanticized conception of the era, they also promoted great interest in its true history.
The Real Old West
Certain events, locations, and characters existed that are part of the fabric of American history and its folklore. More on [ American Old West ]
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Patriots ticket raffle tonight at our house west... come hang out and watch two old men play football. I'm in the cafe bar! Find me!!
iamtherog (The Rog :)) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:01:01 -0000
Patriots ticket raffle tonight at our house west... come hang out and watch two old men play football. I'm in the cafe bar! Find me!!
Old west has all the rakes in the city I swear
PoloDon90 (Donovan Hammond) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:53:41 -0000
Old west has all the rakes in the city I swear
once upon a time, a tale of 3 worlds . "the west went" ; 3 worlds- an OLD, a NEW and a NEWEST bold WORLD: http://bit.ly/90BwkO via @addthis
socialvaccine (brennan moriarty) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:22:28 -0000
once upon a time, a tale of 3 worlds . "the west went" ; 3 worlds- an OLD, a NEW and a NEWEST bold WORLD: http://bit.ly/90BwkO via @addthis
Fact! In the old west, a law was past requiring at least one guy to fall off a roof during a shootout.
BruceSnow (Bruce) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:21:32 -0000
Fact! In the old west, a law was past requiring at least one guy to fall off a roof during a shootout.
Haha, we've been laughing hard of an old video a friend shot on the rooftop on upper west side, manhattan. epic!
macnoos (Lars-Magnus HR) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:05:11 -0000
Haha, we've been laughing hard of an old video a friend shot on the rooftop on upper west side, manhattan. epic!
craig on BODIES the exhibition: dallas west end. in the old marketplace. http://bit.ly/6NH7al
dallashardcore (Dallas Hardcore) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:49:44 -0000
craig on BODIES the exhibition: dallas west end. in the old marketplace. http://bit.ly/6NH7al
Alpine Outlaws - 1880's Old West reenactment group from southern California.
Company I 3rd. U.S. Volunteer Infantry - Living history group, portraying infantry on the western frontier in the 1800's.
Meta Description: [ Living History Infantry Group. ]
Custer Battlefield Annual Reenactment - An annual reenactment of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, near Hardin, Montana. Photo gallery, tales, ticket purchasing, and related links.
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Forest City Stockade, 1862 - The Forest City Stockade and the two story museum within, stand as a memorial to the brave pioneers who settled here and sought safety behind its walls during the Sioux Indian Uprisings of 1862.
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Old West Reenactors Mailing List - Moderated mailing list covers a broad range of subjects from the 1830-1890 period, such as clothing, weapons, food, first-person impressions, safety, and event schedules. Also includes photos and related links.
Meta Description: [ oldwest-reenactors: Old West Reenactors ]
Old West Territorial Challenge - Group of western enthusiasts based in Popple Creek, Minnesota.
Meta Description: [ Training / Competition in Old West Recreation Targeting Sports and Reenactment Events - Popple Creek, MN ]
Paso del Norte Pistoleros - Group portrays the history of the Old West with gunfights and similar reenactments. Events schedule, member information.
Meta Description: [ Web site for the Pistoleros ]
Shadows of the Past - Historical reenactment group in California which educates the public about history from 1800 to 1890, with an emphasis on the western frontier (1875-1888). Site includes research, photos, newsletter, events, personages, regalia.
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