View north across Colorado Avenue to exterior front facade of San Miguel County Court House, Telluride, Colorado. Constructed in 1887 with bricks from the first courthouse which was destroyed by fire in 1885, it has undergone many renovations and additions. The two-story structure with third-story tower over front center entry bay has arched lintels with central keystones, bracketed cornice, concrete double stair and corrugated metal roof; stars cover ends of tie rods.
Description
1 photonegative ; 9 x 6 cm. (3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 17 x 12 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Subject
San Miguel County (Colo.)--1960-1970; Telluride (Colo.)--1960-1970; Courthouses--Colorado--Telluride--1960-1970; Historic sites--Colorado--Telluride--1960-1970.
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: ZZR710000088
Notes
Formerly F18329.; Hand-written in pencil on back of photoprint: "1964".; Telluride Historic District designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100000881
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