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The Old Homestead one of the few buildings left on Myers Ave.

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Call Number	X-783
Title	The Old Homestead one of the few buildings left on Myers Ave.
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.
Date	1947 January 20
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
Physical 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 & haunts. Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1940-1950. Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1940-1950. Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1940-1950.
Source	Source: A. L. Hoffman
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	Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Relation	Image File: ZZR710000783
Format-Medium	Photograph
Identifier	F28458 DPLW
Filename	10000783.TIF

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