The Old Chinese Jail
by Bryan Spellman
Title
The Old Chinese Jail
Artist
Bryan Spellman
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Photograph - Photography
Description
In the 1880s, when the Northern Pacific Railroad pushed its way west, largely on the back of Chinese laborers, the new town of Paradise, Montana, became an important stop for the railroad. At the time, non-white laborers who got in trouble could not be put in jails with white folk. The railroad built this cabin across the Clark Fork River, and ferried any drunk or disorderly Chinese across the river to let them dry out. There were no bridges across the river at that time. The next day, the railroad would send a boat back across to pick up the workers, who were, presumably, ready to go back to work. This cabin sits about ten miles from Plains along River Road East, and directly across the river from Paradise.
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March 4th, 2023
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Rick Davis
I have always been attracted to things from the past and this old building is a beauty! Fav
Holly April Harris
Wonderful photo! I am very pleased to feature your lovely artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 3/6/23
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