Contest between volunteer fire companies, Cripple Creek
Creator(s)
Kendall.
Summary
Volunteer firemen wearing shorts and undershirts race down the street pulling firehose apparatus, Cripple Creek, Colorado (probably Bennett Avenue); many spectators, men, women and children, line the streets; some spectators sit on bleachers and some people stand atop flat roofed two story brick commercial buildings; banner across street states "Huey's Hotel, Meals 25 Cents, All Hours."
Date
1897 July 4
Notes
Formerly negative F22677.; Title, photographer and date from printed label on original negative.; R7100007320
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Running races--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
Source
Pioneer Museum
Rights Statement
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)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
