The Old Homestead one of the few buildings left on Myers Ave.
Date
1947 January 20
Summary
Exterior view of Herman Conrow's residence, formerly the Old Homestead, 353 (or 367) Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; this prominent "parlor or sporting" house operated for nearly 20 years then became a private residence until it reopened in 1950's as a museum; four- door sedan is parked in front of residence; the two-story flat-roof brick residence has a bay window and open porch with native rock or stone columns.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 10 x 7 cm. (4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Subject
Conrow, Herman--Homes and haunts; Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.); Cripple Creek (Colo.); Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek
Geographic Area
Cripple Creek (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
A. L. Hoffman
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710000783
Notes
Formerly negative F28458.; Title and date hand-written on back of photoprint with additional information: "Now occupied by Herman Conrow whose rich strike on Portland lease was given nationwide publicity in summer of 1946. The "Old Homestead", the most famed house of ill fame in the Cripple Creek district was for several years operated by Hazel Vernon who later had a place of the same name on Market Street in Denver, 1/20/47."; R7100007833
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