Peek at the Past

100 Years Ago

The Times

March 5, 1919

Mr. Mondell’s bill extending the Yellowstone Park to the south and southeast has passed the house of representatives. This bill is the outcome of a general agreement that the park sought to be extended to the south so as to include the eastern slope of the Teton Mountains, Jackson’s Lake, the Tow Ocean Pass and Thorofare Basin. The passage of this bill, and the road construction which will follow, will be of great benefit in rendering the park accessible to central and southern Wyoming, especially Rock Springs and Lander.

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