Early view north over Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, shows a group of young boys playing in a open field with wood frame and brick buildings and the Rocky Mountain Front Range in the distance. Information printed on back of stereo card: "This thriving town is located at the mouth of Clear Creek Canon, (Canyon), 12 miles west from Denver. It is the intersection point of the Colorado Central, Golden & Julesburg, and Golden & South Platte Railroads. Directly east, and in close proximity rises Castle Rock, an eminence 600 feet high commanding a comprehensive and interesting view."
Date
[between 1860 and 1870]
Notes
"Photographed and published by W.G. Chamberlain, Cor. Larimer & 15th Street, Denver, Colorado"--Back of stereo card.; Formerly F29422.; Stereograph is worn and soiled.; Title printed on front of stereo card; also: Colorado Mountain Scenery.; R7100097927
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint on stereo card ; 10 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 254. W. G. Chamberlain photograph collection.
Subject
Golden (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Mountains--Colorado--1860-1880.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
