At night, the town streets in the Old West would be dimly lit by flickering oil lamps, casting long shadows from the wooden buildings and rough-hewn wooden walkways, with a sense of eerie quiet punctuated by the occasional creak of a saloon door, the distant sound of hooves on the dusty street, and the murmur of hushed conversations in the saloons, creating a dark and somewhat dangerous atmosphere.
After the 100th Tucson Rodeo Parade this Thursday February 20th 🤠🌵🎥🎞️ stop by Harker’s Western Museum. Meet Gatling John and learn about the Gatling Gun.
Fun facts: The Gatling gun was an important innovation in warfare during the Civil War because it was a rapid-fire, multi-barreled gun that could fire hundreds of rounds per minute. The Gatling gun was a forerunner to the modern machine gun. Dr. Gatling patented his gun on November 4, 1862
RIGHT after the 100th Tucson Rodeo Parade on Thursday February 20th…come in to Harker’s Western Museum and watch the Tri County Lawless Western Comedy Show. Also “Gatling John” will have his Gatling gun here. Great photo opportunities with the gunfighters, saloon girls and gatling gun! 🤠🎞️🎥
Did you know:
According to available data, the average height of people in the 1800s was around 5 feet 5 inches (165 centimeters), with variations depending on region and gender, but generally shorter than the average height of people today
One reason was because of Poor nutrition during this period often contributed to shorter stature.
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In the 1800s, many saloons, particularly in the West, stayed open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This was especially true in bustling frontier towns where there was a constant stream of customers.
Fun facts on saloons in the 1800’s:
Beer was the most popular drink:
Unlike the Hollywood portrayal, most saloon patrons in the 1800s drank beer, often served at room temperature due to lack of refrigeration, and many saloons even brewed their own beer on-site.
Whiskey was often questionable:
While whiskey was available, it was frequently watered down with creek water, molasses, or even fruit juices, making its quality inconsistent and sometimes quite poor.
Gambling was a staple:
Saloons were prime spots for gambling with games like poker, faro, three-card monte, and dice being commonly played.
"Saloon girls" and entertainment:
Many saloons featured female dancers and performers, sometimes doubling as prostitutes, providing entertainment for patrons.
Social hubs for men:
Saloons were primarily a male domain, serving as a place for men to socialize, share news, and escape the harsh realities of frontier life.
Spittoons were common:
Due to the heavy drinking culture, spittoons were a necessary fixture on the saloon floor.
Piano music was prevalent:
Larger saloons often employed a piano player to provide background music.
Not just for drinking:
While alcohol was the main attraction, saloons also served as a place to get a meal, bath and lodging.
Lucky Dollar Saloon at Harker’s Museum and Film Set 🤠🎥🌵🎞️ #trendingreelsvideoviraltoday #trendingreels #filmtucson
Shady Lady Room at the set
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"Life is like a game of poker; you have to play the hand you're dealt. A wise player can play a weak hand and win the game."
- Rick Warren
Harker’s Lucky Dollar Saloon
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Yesterday’s projects with our volunteers: Mike Reue, Louie Adams, Lynn Steele, John Overton and Donnatella Franks. Great visit from our friends Cindy Copeland and Jane Bell. Photo with Rick Harker - Thanks ladies for your encouragement 💪🏼 🔨 🎥 😊
Vengeance Premiere last night was a hit! 🎥🎞️
Congrats!! 🎉🍿
Projects this past week at Harker’s.
Of course no workday goes by without lots of laughter 😆🤪😂
Rick and Penny's is a 3/4 scale western town of the1890's it is a great location for photos and video projects.
