View of group of men, women & children posed in front of ashes & debris of R. H. Atchison's residence, Victor, Colorado, one day after devastating fire of August 21, 1899. The fire is reported to have destroyed 14 blocks in four hours; a single portion of brick wall & smoke from smoldering remains are in backgroun. Shows mines & mine dumps, distant background hillsides, and people examining remains of fire debris at center right.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 10 x 17 cm. (3 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Atchison, R. H.--Homes and haunts--19th century; Victor (Colo.)--19th century; Fires--Colorado--Victor--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Mrs. Henry R. Nissley
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: ZZR710000536
Notes
Formerly negative F11618.; Hand-written on back of photoprint: Victor fire - Aug. 21, 1899, picture taken on the site of R.H. Atchison house day after fire (Aug. 22) after the fire had swept 14 blocks in 4 hours.; Title printed on front of photoprint with additional information: Aug.21.99.; R7100005360
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