Largest hay barn in the state of Wyoming, Colonel Torry's M Ranch
Date
1882
Summary
View of men in front of a log barn, at what is identified as Colonel Torry's M Ranch, in Hat Creek (Niobrara County), Wyoming. The barn has a gabled roof, a transom over a main entrance and cupolas with vents. Men are identified left to right as: "Frank W. DeCastro, Harry Williams- C.R. boy, Ike Harris, Walt Sampson, Ike Williams, Jack Williams, James McKee- telegraph operator at Hat Creek, Bill Vail - (sod corn), Jack Burge - a foreman, Louie Stein, Harry Patterson - standing on fort in Elk Horns, C.A. Guernsey - 999 owner, Frank A. Watt, Hat Creek store."
Description
1 photographic print on card mount ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Hat Creek (Wyo. : Town)--19th century; Barns--Wyoming--Hat Creek--19th century; Log buildings--Wyoming--Hat Creek--19th century; Men--Wyoming--Hat Creek--19th century
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: ZZR711002581
Notes
"Rosenstock" and instructions for cropping photographic print penciled and circled on verso.; Condition: stained, creased, spotted.; Descriptive sheet accompanies photograph and identifies men in photo, in some cases their employment, the location and date of the photograph, and reads "For Mr. A.A. Spaugh."; Emulsion flaws on original negative reproduced in photographic print.; Title inked on mat board and penciled on verso.; R7110025817
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