Preparing to leave the scene of disaster with the victims on sleighs
Creator(s)
Luke, Wellington O.
Summary
Men pose on a snow field in Lake County, Colorado, with sleds carrying bodies of Homestake Mine silver miners killed by a collapsing, snow laden cabin roof. Rocky crags are in the background.
Date
[1886]
Notes
Photoprint is reproduction of stereo card.; Title inked on original stereocard and reproduced in photoprint.; R7100600089
Description
1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Home Stake Mine (Lake County, Colo.)--Disasters--1880-1890.; Lake County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Mine accidents--Colorado--Lake County--1880-1890.; Miners--Colorado--Lake County--1880-1890.; Mining--Colorado--Lake County--1880-1890.; Silver mining--Colorado--Lake County--1880-1890.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
