Kingston, New Mexico c.1800s In 1882, Kingston, New Mexico, came into being when Jack Sheddon stumbled upon a valuable deposit of silver ore in what would later be known as the Solitaire Mine. Originally dubbed Percha City, the town swiftly transformed into a bustling hub, attracting a population of 1800. It boasted all the conveniences and cultural amenities expected in a civilized settlement. Kingston also gained a reputation as one of the wildest towns in the untamed West. Its numerous hotels hosted notorious figures such as Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and Black Jack Ketchum. In no time, the wild-west boom-town was filled with merchants, saloon-keepers, and madams. Kingston proudly presented an opera house, church, school, and even bordello on Virtue Street. The town also supported three newspapers, twenty-some saloons, and stage lines catering to major routes. Some of the saloons famously advertised fresh oysters 24/7! Moreover, Kingston boasted 14 grocery and general stores...