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Snowman

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A holiday snowman greets you from a wagon at the Depot during the Railroad Express celebration of December 2022.

Soda Bottles

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Once upon a time, soft drink bottles were manufactured with the location of the bottling plant molded into their bottoms.

Engine 9 with Model T Ford

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Even in the early days of automobiles, the train was a preferred method of travel, as the roads in and out of the Owens Valley were rough and arduous.

Tank Car Connected

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Laws was where tank cars were refilled to provide the steam engines with oil and water, from the large stationary overhead tanks.

Train Barn

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A commemoration of the old Bodie and Benton Railroad adorns the outside wall of the Laws Train Barn.

The Water Well

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This well and derrick were used to deliver water to the overhead tank which refilled the steam engines.

Well Derrick Structure

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A photo of the interior structure of the covered water well derrick at Laws.

Wedding Reception

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A wedding reception setup at Laws Historical Site

Weighmaster's Desk

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Reception Center

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Your visit to Laws begins here at the Reception Center and Office Building, where admission fee donations are collected,and guests are welcomed to the grounds by knowledgeable hosts.

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Copyright 2006-2025 Bishop Museum and Historical Society dba Laws Museum and Historical Site. 

We welcome donation of any amount.  All donations are tax deductible. 
A 501(c)3 non-profit public benefit corporation.  EIN 95-2408625
PO Box 363, Bishop CA  93515

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