This photo is of the Bath House Hot Springs, South Dakota. Of course, where there are hot springs, there is healing. It is known to have medicinal properties and was a popular place to go to among Native American Tribes. Are you feeling any pain in your body? Go down to the spring and take a dip!
Hot Springs, South Dakota is an incredibly popular site that draws people from all over the US even to this very day. There are also multiple resorts and Facilities built around the springs providing the local population with a booming tourist industry.
Apache Spirit Dancers
This photo is of the Apache Spirit Dancers, this group consists of several Native American tribes that originated in the Southwestern United States.
The dancers are believed to hold the ability to summon the spirits from the underground realm. These spirits could help protect Apache people from harm.
Shoshone Falls, Idaho
Another one from Timothy O’ Sullivan’s collection of gorgeous photos, this landscape is of the Shoshone Falls, Idaho, which is located in Snake River.
These falls are so giant that they are referred to as the “Niagara Falls of the West.” They became a great tourist attraction and remain so to this day.
Whirling Horse
Another member of the famous Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show was Whirling Horse. All the Native Americans on the show were called “show indians.”
In one of their shows, they would usually reenact historical battles, and perform some of their native dances for their audience. It’s nice to find out about their culture, you know?
Timothy O’ Sullivan's Self Portrait
This is a picture of Timothy O’ Sullivan himself. Now we are starting to wonder who took this photo of him.
Actually, he became a civil war photographer after becoming part of the war himself. After the Civil War ended, O’Sullivan set out to explore the Western landscape and embarked on a long cross-continental expedition.