Pithouse C of Step House, a cliff dwelling in Mesa Verde National Park, is under excavation. The round pithouse has slabs of sandstone around its edges and several pieces of wood protrude from the dirt ground. Another smaller ring is sunken into the ground of the pithouse. A pile of rocks on the far side forms a wall topped by a piece of wood lying on its side. A shovel lies on the ground above the pithouse. A group of men continues to excavate another area in the background.
Date
[1926?]
Notes
Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; Words "Mesa Verde Step House Pithouse C from North side" penciled on back of print.; R7001101859
Physical Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Step House (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Pit dwellings--Colorado--1920-1930.; Archaeological sites--Colorado--1920-1930.; Cliff dwellings--Colorado--1920-1930.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
