The wreckage of probably a Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific passenger train after a bridge collapse near Vona (Kit Carson County), Colorado. Shows a train derailment on the bridge. Crushed and overturned railroad cars lie in the river, some cars hang over the remaining edge of the bridge.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Is Part Of
Harry M. Rhoads photograph collection.
Type of Material
Glass negatives.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company--Disasters--1920-1930.; Kit Carson County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridge failures--Colorado--Kit Carson County--1920-1930.; Railroad accidents--Colorado--Kit Carson County--1920-1930.; Streams--Colorado--Kit Carson County--1920-1930.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Morey Engle.
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: ZZR700186928
Notes
Title supplied.; Written on photofile envelope: "Bridge washed out / train wrecked".; R7001869287
Filename
00186928.tif
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