Ashcroft, Summer 1943, Mr. Sawyer unofficial caretaker Ashcroft [graphic]
Creator
Van Nostrand, James.
Date
1943
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.
Description
1 photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Ashcroft (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Ashcroft--1940-1950.; Post offices--Colorado--Ashcroft--1940-1950.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
James Van Nostrand
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710006760
Notes
Formerly F44904.; Photoprint is cropped from original negative.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint and photographer's stamp on back.; R7100067605
Identifier
F44904 DPLW
Filename
10006760.tif
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