Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Bath House Hot Springs

The Bath House Hot Springs in Arkansas was a popular spot for Native American Tribes. Apparently, the springs had medicinal properties. Now, it houses the oldest Federal Reserve in the states.

Shoshone Falls, Idaho

Timothy O'Sullivan captured this incredible shot of the Shoshone Falls in Idaho. Back in the day, these falls were referred to as the Niagara Falls of the West. It became a popular tourist attraction.

The More You Know

Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna held an entire state funeral for his leg after it was amputated.
Pope Gregory IV once declared war on cats because he believed Satan used black cats. His declaration lead to the mass extermination of cats.
The needle at the top of the Empire State Building was originally intended as an anchor for blimps.
Napoleon’s most upsetting defeat came at Waterloo, when he was attacked by a horde of wild rabbits.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.