Trading Post Collection
"Trading Post: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time to the era of pioneers and explorers at the Trading Post located along the historic Oregon Trail
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"Trading Post: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time to the era of pioneers and explorers at the Trading Post located along the historic Oregon Trail. Fort Laramie stands as a testament to the bustling trade that took place during those times, where goods were exchanged and stories shared. Fast forward to the 1980s, where a different kind of trading was taking place on Wall Street. The New York Stock Exchange became a hub of activity, with traders frantically buying and selling stocks, shaping the financial landscape of that decade. Traveling further west, we find ourselves in Milwaukee circa 1820. Solomon Juneau's trading post on the Milwaukee River offers us a glimpse into early settlement life in Wisconsin. This line engraving captures its rustic charm amidst nature's beauty. Venturing south to Florida's Everglades, we stumble upon Chokoloskee's Historic Smallwood Store - an iconic trading post from 1906. Here, locals would gather for supplies while immersing themselves in this unique wilderness setting. Heading westward again brings us to New Mexico's Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway. Along this picturesque route lies a charming Trading Post adorned with turquoise jewelry and Native American crafts - truly capturing the essence of Southwestern culture. Wyoming welcomes us next with Hulett's Trading Post standing tall against its rugged backdrop. This outpost serves as a reminder of Wyoming's rich history as a frontier state where traders once bartered their wares. Across oceans now, we journey back centuries ago to Xavier or Sabee in Europe. Engravings from Marchais depict thriving European factories engaged in international trade - showcasing how commerce transcended borders even then. Continuing our exploration overseas takes us to Cape-Coast Castle in Guinea during colonial times. From Thirty different drafts published in 1727 comes an engraving offering insight into West African trade routes and European influence.