A winter view of the intersection of Main Street and Eureka streets in Central City, Colorado; signs read "Head Quarters Lager Beer Saloon" "Bookstore" "Bank" "Wholesale & Retail Dry Goods" and "Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Co."
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 20 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Central City (Colo.)--19th century; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--19th century; Streets--Colorado--Central City--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
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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: ZZR710002659
Notes
Formerly F11579.; Hand-written on back of photoprint: Central City, Colo. very early 1860's. Colorado on Glass, Mengen says photographer is Rufus E. Cable. "Main Street in Central City as it was in 1862. The Stone stagecoach stop, the Express office, bears a sign at the top. Pikes Peak Company." Bancroft, C. Gulch of Gold. near 72.; Photoprint's corners are worn; edges are dirty.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100026594
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