In this early view of a dirt Chestnut Street from Harrison Street in Leadville, Colorado, horse drawn wagons and horses are in the street, with pedestrians along the boardwalks. Telephone or telegraph poles with handbills are to the left. False front businesses include "Bookstore" "Wholesale Candies" "O.L. Matthews, Notary Public, Justice Of The Peace" shoe stores, and hotels. The contentinal divide is in the background and is lightly dusted with snow.
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 10 x 17 cm. (4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Leadville (Colo.)--19th century; Business districts--Colorado--Leadville--19th century; Streets--Colorado--Leadville--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: ZZR710000470
Notes
Photoprint has creases and is torn.; Title hand-lettered on original; "1212" at head of title.; R7100004704
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