View of a Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad standard gauge gondola car #71572 on railroad tracks beside the passenger depot in Ridgway (Ouray County), Colorado. Shows automobiles and a barrier to mark the end of the standard gauge track. The frame, cross gable, depot building has covered porches and a square, central tower. Railroad ties and a railroad crossing sign are nearby.
Description
1 negative ; 7 x 11 cm. (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1950-1960.; Ridgway (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad crossing--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad freight cars--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Ridgway--1950-1960.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Robert W. Richardson.
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: ZZR700402019
Notes
Formerly RG 2584.3; Title, descriptive information and "'end of standard gauge'" penciled on negative envelope.; R7004020191
Identifier
RG2584.3 DPLW
Filename
00402019.TIF
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