点评:We discovered the Lincoln Historical District by chance while driving toward White Sands. Since it was along our route home, we decided to stop for a quick visit. What we did not expect was to find the most memorable experience of our entire trip. My husband and I are both enthusiastic fans of Old West history. We believed we were well informed about the story of Billy the Kid. However, after arriving in Lincoln, we realized there was much more to learn. Despite the many documentaries we have seen, we do not recall any of them mentioning that the town of Lincoln remains almost completely preserved as it was in the 1880s. Walking through the historic buildings felt like entering another era.
As we explored, a staff member shared an important detail with us. The county seat was moved to another location shortly after the events that made Lincoln famous. Because of this, the town saw very little development afterward and has remained largely unchanged.
This place is truly a hidden treasure. Touring Tunstall’s store, made possible by a generous volunteer who happened to be there, was an unforgettable experience. It is surprising that Lincoln is not more widely recognized as a historic destination. In our view, it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Deadwood, Dodge City, and Tombstone.
翻译:我们在驱车前往白沙镇的途中偶然发现了林肯历史街区。由于它位于回家的路上,我们决定停下来快速参观一下。没想到的是,这里竟然成为了我们整个旅程中最难忘的体验。我和丈夫都是老西部历史的狂热爱好者。我们自以为对比利小子的故事已经很了解了。然而,抵达林肯镇后,我们意识到还有更多值得探索的地方。尽管我们看过很多纪录片,但我们不记得其中任何一部提到林肯镇几乎完全保留了19世纪80年代的风貌。漫步于这些历史建筑之间,仿佛置身于另一个时代。
在我们探索的过程中,一位工作人员分享了一个重要的细节。在林肯镇名声大噪的事件发生后不久,县治就迁往了其他地方。因此,该镇此后几乎没有发展,基本保持了原貌。
这真是一块隐藏的宝藏。参观坦斯托尔的商店,感谢一位恰巧在场的慷慨志愿者,是一次难忘的经历。令人惊讶的是,林肯作为历史名胜的知名度并未得到更广泛的认可。我们认为,它应该与戴德伍德、道奇城和墓碑镇相提并论。