State Penitentiary complex in Canon City, Colorado, consists of stone buildings and walls with faceted corner lookout towers. A spur of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad crosses the City Ditch in the foreground, which cuts through the prison yard, between the old and new administration buildings. A brick stack emits black smoke; Canon City and low hills are in the background.
Date
[between 1890 and 1900?]
Notes
Photoprint is mounted on matboard.; Printed label on back of photoprint reads: Beecher's Colorado views. Largest and best line of views published of the world-famous Royal Gorge. Don't leave Canon City without a visit to Beecher's - The city book store. Kodaks, curios, souvenirs, etc. Canon City, Colo. If you can't come, write us your wants.; Title hand-written on label on back of mat.; R7100078096
Description
1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Canon City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
