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Fort Union Arsenal:
Far across the valley, you can see the ruins of the Fort Union Arsenal -- built in the late 1860s on the site of First Fort Union. Ordnance supplies, weapons and ammunition were freighted from larger arsenals in the East, stored here or distributed to other frontier forts. Damaged weapons were repaired in the arsenal shop.
Sutler's Store:
Needles and thread, frying pans, peppermint sticks, items rare on the frontier, could usually be purchased at this civilian-operated store. Nearby billiards hall, saloon and restaurant were enjoyed by soldiers and many civilians who worked in the Depot. |