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Posted In July 19, 2012

May 11th, 1925. Washington, D.C. "Ezra Meeker with 101 Ranch." The Wild West show rolls into town at the Florida Avenue fairgrounds. Ezra Meeker, "hero of the Oregon Trail," was part of the parade. National Photo glass neg. (Shorpy)
A Caravan of Horses, Buffalo, Elephants and Longhorns Passing Through D.C. - Take a Closer Look at the Photo Below
In May 1925, Ezra Meeker and his Wild West Show arrived in D.C. Take a look back at the show's arrival, the route they took, and the old real estate map of the area. Learn more about Ezra Meeker and his work to memorialize the Oregon Trail.

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