Title: James "Yankee Jim" George, Yankee Jim Canyon, Montana Territory   Date: 1889
Location: Yankee Jim Canyon, Montana Territory
Photographer: Alderson, William White
Description: James (Yankee Jim) George (1835-1924). In 1873, began operating the National Park Toll Road for travelers from the north going to Yellowstone National Park. In 1883, the railroad took it over. The canyon, just north of Gardiner, is named Yankee Jim Canyon. Vintage 4x5 in. print taken with a Kodak No. 1 camera.
Source: Museum of the Rockies Photo Archive
Rights: Copyright restrictions available from the Museum of the Rockies Photo Archive   
Catalog Number: x85.3.763   

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