Two passenger trains of the Colorado Central Railroad, Engine No. 12 and a Porter engine, are stopped on the tracks in front of the station at Forks Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado. A group of people, including several conductors, stands on the platform in front of the lunch room with a sign "Refreshments." Suitcases and rocks with graffiti are near the tracks; Clear Creek, a water tank, and wood bridge are in the background.
Date
[between 1875 and 1900?]
Notes
"17. Forks at Clear Creek" handwritten on image.; Negative has number "10" stenciled in upper corner.; Negative has thin strip of red tape on upper edge.; R7001300974
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 17 x 25 cm. (6 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)
Subject
Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Forks Creek (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Bridges--Colorado--Forks Creek--1870-1900.; Graffiti--Colorado--Forks Creek--1870-1900.; Railroad employees--1870-1900.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Forks Creek--1870-1900.; Rivers--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1870-1900.; Water tanks--Colorado--Forks Creek--1870-1900.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
