View of a Denver, South Park and Pacific Railway accident at Dome Rock (Jefferson County) Colorado; engineer William G. "Billy" Westall died saving the lives of 450 excursionists on the passenger train, trying to stop it before hitting an obstacle.
Date
1898, August 28
Notes
Condition: tears, inks spots.; Developer flaws in photoprint.; Formerly F34506.; Title inked on back of mat board, with: "on Aug 28, 1898 when Mr. Westfal [sic] got killed, the White Savon Laundry gave the picnic." "The wreck of Mr. Westfal's [sic] train" and "3 towel girls, 1 m Roberts."; R7100222344
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint on mat board ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Subject
Westall, William G. d. 1898.; Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railway Company--1890-1900.; Platte Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Railroad accidents--Colorado--Jefferson County--1890-1900.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Jefferson County--1890-1900.; Sightseers--Colorado--Jefferson County--1890-1900.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
