Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
Alternate Title
Denver Municipal 'City and County' Building
Summary
A large hole has been excavated to accommodate the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. A tall, central support is topped with the American Flag, the Colorado State Flag, and the Denver City Flag; shows the Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors and a steam shovel.
Date
1929
Notes
Condition: Print is torn.; Note accompanying album reads: "Album was given to Mayor Tom Currigan from Mrs. R. F. Horlbeck in 1965 and then was later transferred to the Western History Department of the Denver Public Library. Views include the groundbreaking ceremony with Mayor Ben Stapleton and others (March 26, 1929) and the early stages of construction (primarily foundation excavation and work) of the Denver's City and County Building through July, 1929."; Title supplied.; R7100208023. Album cover reads "Denver Municipal Building."
Description
1 photoprint on album page ; 24 x 21 cm. (9 1/2 x 8 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Album 190. Denver Municipal 'City and County Building' construction.
Subject
City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Excavation--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
