Interior view of refurbished parlor of the Old Homestead, 353 (or 367) Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; prominent "parlor" or "sporting" house of red-light district that operated for twenty years and later became a residence until it reopened in 1950's as a museum; parlor area has two female mannequins in period dress, sofa, card table with lamp fixture, wall paper, lamp hanging from ceiling, side chair with needlepoint backing, and velvet tassels hanging between entryway of rooms.
Description
1 photoprint ; 8 x 12 cm. (3 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1960-1970; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970; Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970; Interiors; Parlors--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
C. Bancroft
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: ZZR710000749
Notes
Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100007493
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