View of the Royal Gorge in Fremont County, Colorado shows Denver and Rio Grande Railroad track with a third rail to accommodate narrow-gauge and standard gauge trains. Steep canyon walls are on either side of the Arkansas River and tents are situated along the rocky ledges.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 21 x 13 cm. (8 x 5 in.) mounted on mat board.
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--19th century; Arkansas River--19th century; Fremont County (Colo.)--19th century; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--19th century; Canyons--Colorado--Fremont County--19th century; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Fremont County--19th century; Rivers--Colorado--Fremont County--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Roosevelt.
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: ZZR711006936
Notes
Additional information handwritten on back of photograph.; Formerly F28588.; Title and : "no. 70" inked on original and reproduced in photographic print.; Library owns additional iterations of this image in various formats: 1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.).; R7110069366
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