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.
Date
1899
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
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 & haunts--1890-1900.; Victor (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fires--Colorado--Victor--1890-1900.
Source
Source: Mrs. Henry R. Nissley
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
