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| The 1800s brought pioneers going to California, Utah and Oregon |
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| Remains of wagon ruts remain |
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| Fort Bridger, a welcome sight for weary pioneers to stock up on supplies and rest. |
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| Hubby recalls a receipt book like this his g-parents had in their country store |
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| Any thing you needed to resupply your wagon train to complete the journey |
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| Interesting bathing tub with back rest for small children |
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| Barracks or sleeping quarters |
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| Ice house and stables for animals and wagons |
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| Many repairs were needed on the wagon wheels because of rough roads/trails |
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| Some came in carriages, a little more comfortable than wagons |
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| Guard house for soldiers, has a prison cell too for when needs arose |
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| Beds were elevated so guards wouldn't sleep??? |
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| Guard house of shelters during inclement weather |
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| Commissary of goods available to buy, note brown paper and string to wrap up purchases |
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| Freight wagons used to haul supplies to sell at Fort Bridger |