View of the Silver Moon Hotel, at Third (3rd) Avenue and Kimbark, Longmont (Boulder and Weld Counties), Colorado. The two story wooden gable roof building has a false front and vine covered porch. Painted letters have a cresent shape moon symbol between: "Silver" and "Hotel." Part of this building was originally the Allen Hotel at Burlington, and moved to this location in 1872. Later, known as the City Hotel.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 11 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Subject
Longmont (Colo.)--1910-1920; Hotels--Colorado--Longmont; Silver Moon Hotel (Longmont, Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Courtesy Longmont Pioneer Museum.
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: ZZR710010322
Notes
Copy photoprint shows deterioration of original. Title typed on label on back of copy photoprint with additional information: "This building was moved from Old Burlington, just south of the St. Vrain river about 1872. The Great Western Hotel occupies this spot today." "Kodak Safety Film" lettering shows on the right side of the image, which helped in dating the photo. Additional information provided by user. Formerly F17239 ; R7100103223
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