The First Regiment of Colorado Infantry marches along 16th (Sixteenth) Street, Denver, Colorado. The Spanish American War soldiers are in uniform and carry guns; a large crowd watches the parade from the sidewalk and some wave American flags out second story windows. Business signs read: "George Sells Bakery" "Saratoga Water" "Cigars" "Robert Marquis Gocery Co." "Drug Store" and "Penn Fruit Co. Headquarters for Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Nuts & Etc."
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
United States. Army. Colorado Infantry Regiment, 1st.--19th century; Spanish-American War, 1898--Military personnel--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Denver (Colo.)--19th century; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Soldiers--American--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--19th century
Geographic Area
Denver (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR700138430
Notes
Earliest known glass plate negative in Beam collection.; Glass plate shows oxidation and flaking emulsion.; Title supplied by cataloger; number label on plate: "14."; R7001384300
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