A man stands on a rock by the Gunnison River near Sapinero and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Gunnison County, Colorado. Shows narrow gauge tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, telegraph poles, steel rails near the tracks and rock outcroppings in the distance. An excursion train is on the distance, passengers stand near the engine.
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 41 x 53 cm. (16 x 21 in.) mounted on album page.
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--19th century; Gunnison County (Colo.)--19th century; Gunnison River (Colo.)--19th century; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century; Rivers--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century; Rock formations--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII ; no. 33
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: ZZR700301661
Notes
Attribution to Jackson based on inclusion in bound W. H. Jackson sample album.; Condition: Print is oxidized, soiled, abraded.; Formerly F7952; Hand-lettered title and: "1051" reproduced in print.; Hand-written on album page: "F7952."; Mounted on verso of album page: WHJ-1662.; R7003016610.
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