A group of men and women pose in front of a backhoe for the ground breaking ceremony of an addition to Lamb Memorial Hospital at 1560 Humboldt Street in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Some men wear suits and ties, others wear medical uniforms. The women wear dresses and nurses uniforms. The backhoe is labeled with the brand name "Lorain."
Description
1 negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photographic print ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Lamb Memorial Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Backhoes--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR710028627
Notes
Formerly F21314.; Newspaper print taped to back of photoprint reads: "Lamb Hospital Expands. Ground breaking ceremonies for a new half million dollar wing on the Lamb Memorial occurred recently. Attended by many private citizens and public officials, the new wing was hailed as a welcome addition to Denver's hospital growth."; Note included with print: Order form for "The Cocks-Clark Engraving Company, 2200 Arapahoe Street, Denver, Colorado."; Stamped in ink on back of print: "Please return to Denver Chamber of Commerce, Denver, Colorado."; Title handwritten on back of print.; R7100286275
Identifier
F21314 DPLW
Filename
10028627.tif
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