FREE: Hangman's House Postcard

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In late 1863, Griffith & Thompson, builders of many of the early structures in the City, began construction of a log store on the corner of Wallace and Van Buren.

On January 14, 1864, the building was only partly finished. The log walls were up and a heavy, main beam to support the roof had been erected, but there was no roof. On that morning, the Vigilantes captured five criminals and were determined to see them punished. A short trial was held in front of the Virginia Hotel, diagonally across the street (later called the O.K. Livery Stable). The men's guilt was without question and their crimes judged to be of devastating nature.

The five murderers were marched to the unfinished building. After a period of last requests, the death sentence was given. Their lives were not spared, and Clubfoot George Lane died first. The road agents were placed on the sidewalk in front of the building after the hanging and were buried on Boot Hill by their friends. Great history for this picture of Hangman's House in Virginia City, Montana. Circa 1940's. Free shipping