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Call Number	X-13064
Title	Poncho [sic] Springs looking north
Creator(s)	W. H. Jackson Photograph and Publishing Co.
Summary	Tracks and grade of the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge Railroad cut through hillside near Poncha Springs, Chaffee County, Colorado. A rail fence encloses one of the numerous hot springs in the area. Name "Poncha" is an adaptation of "Poncho" (Sp. "paunch" or "belly) after a local mountain formation; also said the name derives from a local tobacco substitute, called "Poncha" by the Arapaho.
Date	[between 1890 and 1900?]
Notes	Title printed in left image of stereograph; at head of title: "901;" photographers information printed on sides of card.; R7100130644
Physical Description	1 photoprint on stereo card ; 10 x 15 cm. (4 x 6 in.)
Subject	Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1890. Poncha Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900. Railroad tracks--Colorado--Poncha Springs--1880-1890. Springs--Colorado--Poncha Springs--1880-1890.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Stereographs.; Imaged.; Image
Relation	Image File: ZZR710013064
Format-Medium	Photograph
Filename	10013064.tif
CONTENTdm number	12057

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