Western saloon facts for kids
A Western saloon is a type of bar that was popular during the Old West.
The very first saloon was created in Brown's Hole, Wyoming, in 1822 and served fur trappers. A lot of saloons offered poker, faro, brag, dice games, three-card monte, billiards, darts, and bowling. Some saloons included piano players, can-can girls, and theatrical skits. During his lifetime, Wyatt Earp owned and worked in many saloons.
Images for kids
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Temperance illustration of drunkard hitting his wife
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The Alpine Inn, formerly Rossotti's Saloon, in Portola Valley, California. Built in 1850.
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The Pozo Saloon (right) in Pozo, California. Built in 1858.
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The Summer Saloon in Fairplay, Colorado. Built in 1879.
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The Crystal Palace, formerly the Golden Eagle Brewery, in Tombstone, Arizona. Built in 1879.
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Big Nose Kate's Saloon, formerly the Grand Hotel, in Tombstone, Arizona. Built in 1881.
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The White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth, Texas. Built in 1884.
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The Bar Room in 1885 Charleston, Arizona.
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The Curry Saloon in Lincoln, New Mexico. Built in 1887.
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The Salty Dawg Saloon in Homer, Alaska. Built in 1897.
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Interior of the Toll Gate Saloon in 1897 Black Hawk, Colorado.
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The Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska. Built in 1898.
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The Arcade Saloon in 1898 Eldora, Colorado.
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Jack's Bar, formerly the Bank Saloon, in Carson City, Nevada. Built in 1899.
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The Discovery Saloon in Nome, Alaska. Built in 1901.
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The Blue Ribbon Bar & Grill, formerly the Estancia Saloon, in Estancia, New Mexico. Built in 1903.
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The Shamrock Saloon in 1905 Hazen, Nevada.
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The Klondyke Dance Hall & Saloon in 1909 Seattle, Washington.
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Saloon at Ehrenberg, Arizona in 1911.
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The Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings, Nevada. Built in 1913.
See also
In Spanish: Saloon para niños
