W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII ; no. 39
Creator(s)
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942.
Summary
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.
Date
[between 1880 and 1886?]
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.
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 53 x 41 cm. (21 x 16 in.) mounted on album page.
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII.
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1890.; Gunnison County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Lake Fork (Hinsdale County and Gunnison County, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Canyons--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Railroad employees--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Streams--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.
