View of grave marker for Addison Elton Baker, a farmer and real estate investor, located in block 17, lot 118, in Riverside Cemetery (incorporated 1876), 5201 Brighton Boulevard in the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. An Italian marble sculpture of Baker's horse "Frank" by sculptor J.A. Byrne, stands on top of an arch supported by columns. The horse has a broken front and hind leg. The inscription on the base reads, "Baker."
Description
1 photographic print ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.)
Is Part Of
Tom Noel photograph collection.; Tom Noel photograph collection, notebook Brighton Boulevard to Broadway.;
Item Owned By
Auraria Library
Type of Material
Black-and-white prints (photographs); Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700151293
Notes
From inventory: "Addison Baker (March 24,1818-January 20,1884), a farmer and real estate investor, owned land south of the Colfax viaduct in what became known as West Denver. A spring on his property reputedly served as Denver's first fresh water supply, which Baker delivered to homes in barrels. His heirs platted his homestead as Baker's Subdivision."; Scanned image from loaned collection.; Title and content derived from inventory prepared by Jacquelyn Ainlay-Conley.; Digitization sponsored by the Kenneth King Foundation.; R7001512937
