Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Alfred A. Hart

Alfred A. Hart is another influential photographer from the Wild West. He was named the official photographer of the Western half of the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s. This photo was taken at Palisades, Nevada.

The Darkroom Wagon

For folks who don't know, back in the day, photos needed to be developed in a room that was completely dark. In order to preserve his photos and develop them as quickly as possible, he had to bring along his own light-tight cabin in order to develop the photos. That is dedication to the craft!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.