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."
Date
1862
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
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.)--1860-1870.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1860-1870.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1860-1870.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
