Miners' cabins in Rock Springs along Bitter Creek, ca. 1900

Because their families were not with them, the Chinese miners, along with many other miners, tolerated rough living conditions. Many of the Chinese miners lived eight or nine to a room to save on rent. 

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ah002493
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Photo File: Wyoming-Rock Springs, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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