Garfield Monument on the edge of Toltec Gorge on the D&RG narrow gauge line between Alamosa and Chama
Creator(s)
Beam, George L. (George Lytle), 1868-1935.
Summary
View of the Garfield Monument in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Incised letters on this shrine to the assassinated president read: "In memoriam James Abram Garfield President of the United States died September 19, 1881. Mourned by all the people. Erected by members of the National Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents, who held memorial burial services on this spot September 26, 1881."
Date
1909?
Notes
Condition: rust spots on negative.; Title hand-written on negative sleeve, with: "neg file #1210" and "(3-15 sec)."; R7001381603
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 25 x 20 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881--Monuments.; Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.--1900-1910.; Rio Arriba County (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Toltec Gorge (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Monuments & memorials--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--1900-1910.
Source
Source: Jackson Thode.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
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