W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII ; no. 33
Creator(s)
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942.
Summary
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.
Date
[between 1880 and 1886?]
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.
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 41 x 53 cm. (16 x 21 in.) mounted on album page.
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII.
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1890.; Gunnison County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Gunnison River (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Rivers--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Rock formations--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
