Buffalo Bill Museum
Our Buffalo Bill Museum is our flagship and has rich stories to tell not only about William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s own personal history as a western man, scout, actor, showman, and entrepreneur, but also of the times in which he lived, his legacy, and the myth of the West. This blog shares Points West articles about or related to Buffalo Bill.
Treasures from Our West: Orilla Hollister’s Stetson hat
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2012 Orilla Hollister’s Stetson hat Orilla Russell Downing Hollister was born in Denver, Colorado,…
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of Buffalo Bill shooting target balls
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2012 Photograph, “Buffalo Bill” shooting glass target balls from horseback In this photograph, likely…
Treasures from Our West: Mission saddle by Edward H. Bohlin
Originally featured in Winter 2011 in Points West magazine Mission saddle by Edward H. Bohlin Edward H. Bohlin’s “Mission” saddle is one…
Treasures from Our West: Ship-christening champagne bottle
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2011 Ship-christening champagne bottle On June 19, 1920, Mrs. William F. Cody—Louisa—christened the freighter S.S….
Treasures from Our West: Conestoga wagon model
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2011 Model of a Conestoga wagon This Conestoga wagon was made by the donor…
The Irma Hotel – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West in Fall 1998 The Irma: “Just the Swellest Hotel That Ever Happened” Joanita Monteith, Guest Author Ed….