The First Regiment of Colorado Infantry marches along 16th (Sixteenth) Street, Denver, Colorado. The Spanish American War soldiers are in uniform and carry guns. A large crowd, some with umbrellas, watch the parade from the sidewalk and some wave American flags out second story windows. Business signs read: "George Sells Bakery" "Saratoga Water" "Cigars" "Millinery" "Robert Marquis Grocery Co., Home Cooked Food" "Drug Store" and "Penn Fruit Co. Headquarters for Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Nuts & Etc."
Date
May 17, 1898
Notes
Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7001384465
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
United States. Army. Colorado Infantry Regiment, 1st.--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
