Ashcroft, Summer 1943, Mr. Sawyer unofficial caretaker Ashcroft [graphic]
Creator(s)
Van Nostrand, James.
Summary
Mr. Sawyer stands in the doorway of remains of the Ashcroft post office, (Castle Forks City, Chloride) Pitkin County, Colorado. The elderly man wearing suspenderss and a wide brimhat looks up at the weathered signs above the door: "Ashcroft" and "Post Office." The wood panel doors have lost their glass panes; one lays in the interior. "$10 Reward, Destruction of Property" sign hangs near the doorway and tall weeds grow in front of structure.
Date
1943
Notes
Formerly F44904.; Photoprint is cropped from original negative.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint and photographer's stamp on back.; R7100067605
Physical Description
1 photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Ashcroft (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Ashcroft--1940-1950.; Post offices--Colorado--Ashcroft--1940-1950.
Source
Source: James Van Nostrand
Rights
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
