Fort Selden

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The barracks at Ft. Selden. Negative # 055040 A horse and wagon outside of Ft. Selden, which is dwarfed by the surrouding countryside. Negative # 001742Snow blankets the walls of Ft. Selden.Wagons at Ft. Selden. Negative # 055038 A Buffalo Soldier statue stands at Ft. Selden as a testement to the brave men stationed there.Men of Troop G, 8th Cavalry patrol Box Canyon, near Ft. Selden. Negative # 155008 (U.S. Army Signal Corps)The walls of Ft. Selden, as seen in 1965. Negative # 055338.Looking down on Ft. Selden from the surrounding hills.The imposing New Mexico terrain looms over Ft. Selden.Reveille at Ft. Selden? Not quite. The clarity of the picture, the crumbling fort walls, and the modern flagpole suggest that this is a reenactment--or even the dedication of the monument itself. The flag appears accurate though, with only 38 stars.A wagon leaves the gates--and protection--of Ft. Selden for the unknown of the New Mexico frontier. Note, the line of trees planted along the fort's walls. Negative # 055045. An interesting mix of formal and informal poses at Ft. Selden. A few soliders stand at attention, a couple in the back have their arms folded, and almost no one appears to be in any kind of formation. Negative # 014523.A stagecoach pulls into Ft. Selden during a special event. The Rio Grande winding its way past Ft. Selden.A cavalry officer patrols the areas around Ft. Selden.A mounted Apache at Ft. Selden during special event.