W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII ; no. 109
Creator
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Date
[1880-1890?]
Summary
View of the tollgate, tollhouse and Bear Creek Falls on a sheer cliff on the narrow Ouray and Silverton toll road built by Otto Mears, Ouray County, Colorado. Travelers who include well-dressed women and men sit in buggies, on horseback. Men stand by pack burros. The tollhouse is a log structure with chinking.
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
Bear Creek Falls (Colo.)--19th century; Ouray County (Colo.)--19th century; Carriages and carts--Colorado--Ouray County--19th century; Log buildings--Colorado--Ouray County--19th century; Toll roads--Colorado--Ouray County--19th century; Waterfalls--Colorado--Ouray County--19th century
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: ZZR700301737
Notes
Attribution to Jackson based on inclusion in bound W. H. Jackson sample album.; Condition: Print is oxidized, frayed.; Formerly F25910; Hand-lettered title and: "1399" reproduced in print.; Hand-written on album page: "F25910."; Mounted on verso of album page: WHJ-1738.; R7003017373.
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