Transformer Project: week 2 progress

 

Progression of north/street side

south side blocked in: Mariano's Crossing.

 

west side: the original Fort Namaqua

Fort Namaqua:

Mariano Medina built a toll bridge over the Big Thompson River (Loveland, Colorado) in 1858.  The route was on the  Overland Trail which connected with the Oregon Trail. He charged as much as $1 per crossing- and most pioneers paid it vs. taking the risk of crossing the river.

 

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