Russellville Ranch
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Call Number |
AUR-3016 |
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Title |
Russellville Ranch |
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Creator(s) |
Noel, Thomas J. (Thomas Jacob) |
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Summary |
View of the Log gateway at Russellville Ranch in Franktown (Douglas County), Colorado. The sign hangs over the log entry and reads "Russellville Ranch" a red metal gate closes off the road to the main house and outlying structures. The two story house has prominent second story gable windows and a full length front porch. The barn, the former stage barn (1861), is built of faded vertical wood planks and has a steep pitched shingled roof. A stone building with a shingled roof is built into the side of a rise. |
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Date |
2001 |
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Notes |
Title and content derived from inventory prepared by Kathleen Barlow.; From inventory: "In 1858, William Green Russell and his traveling party found small amounts of gold in this location which contributed to the 1859 gold rush to Colorado Territory. In 1861, Russellville became the earliest community in future Douglas County."; Scanned image from loaned collection.; Digitization sponsored by the Kenneth King Foundation. |
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Physical Description |
1 slide : color. |
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Is Part Of |
Tom Noel photograph collection.
Tom Noel photograph collection, notebook Douglas County. |
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Subject |
Russellville Ranch (Franktown, Colo.)--2000-2010.
Franktown (Colo.)--2000-2010.
Russellville Ranch (Franktown, Colo.)--Pictorial works.
Ranches--Colorado--Franktown--Pictorial works.
Gates--Colorado--Franktown--Pictorial works.
Barns--Colorado--Franktown--Pictorial works.
Franktown (Colo.)--Pictorial works. |
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Source |
Source: loan, Tom Noel, 2011. |
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Rights |
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library. |
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Reproduction Available for Purchase |
Yes (digital reproduction) |
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Type of Material |
Color slides.; Slides.; Imaged.; Image |
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Format-Medium |
Photograph |
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CONTENTdm number |
1646 |
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