The wreck at Dome Rock
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Call Number |
X-22234 |
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Title |
The wreck at Dome Rock |
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Summary |
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. |
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Date |
1898, August 28 |
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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 |
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Physical 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.) |
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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. |
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Rights |
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library. |
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Reproduction Available for Purchase |
Yes (digital reproduction) |
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Type of Material |
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image |
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Relation |
Image File: ZZR710022234 |
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Format-Medium |
Photograph |
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Identifier |
F34506 DPLW |
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Filename |
10022234.tif |
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CONTENTdm number |
29013 |
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