A narrow gauge Denver and Rio Grande Railway locomotive and train stops on tracks by a creek, Lake Fork (of the Gunnison), in a canyon, possibly a side canyon of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, in Gunnison County, Colorado. A conductor sits on the cowcatcher of the train. Shows rock outcrops and trees.
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 53 x 41 cm. (21 x 16 in.) mounted on album page.
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--19th century; Gunnison County (Colo.)--19th century; Lake Fork (Hinsdale County and Gunnison County, Colo.)--19th century; Canyons--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century; Railroad employees--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century; Streams--Colorado--Gunnison County--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII ; no. 39
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: ZZR700301667
Notes
Attribution to Jackson based on inclusion in bound W. H. Jackson sample album.; Condition: Print is chipped, torn, oxidized, edges frayed.; Formerly F19838; Hand-lettered title and: "1420" reproduced in print.; Hand-written on album page: "F10838."; Label on front of photoprint reads: "Extra."; Mounted on verso of album page: WHJ-1168.; R7003016678.
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