Looking north from three throw switch south of depot
Date
1917
Summary
View of the Colorado and Southern railroad depot in Breckenridge, Colorado. A three way switch is in the foreground, splitting a single railroad track into three. A passenger coach sits on the left spur, followed by a freight car. A smoking engine approaches on the central track, and a crowd of people are gathered towards the right near the frame, gable roofed depot. Among them are horse drawn wagons and hand carts. Freight cars are on the right, with lettering that reads: 'C & S' and '8289.'
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 negative : nitrate ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 10 x 12 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Subject
Colorado and Southern Railway; Breckenridge (Colo.); Railroad stations--Colorado--Breckenridge; Railroad switching--Colorado--Breckenridge
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: ZZR710000919
Notes
Formerly F18431.; Hand-written on back of print: Breckenridge, Colo. 6/30/17.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100009194
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