Men pose by an excavating machine during construction of the Moffat Tunnel in Grand County, Colorado. The device has a scoop-arm, driven by chains and gears; beams and girders support the interior walls.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 22 cm. (7 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Moffat Tunnel (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad construction & maintenance--1920-1930.; Railroad tunnels--Colorado--1920-1930.
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: ZZR711000050
Notes
Formerly F22934.; Formerly X-11000050; Original photo printed in reverse.; Photoprint shows tears, missing sections, and touchup paint.; Printed in lower margin: "Thur; Jan 28, 1926. Price 10 cents."; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7110000508
Identifier
F22934 DPLW; X-11000050
Filename
11000050.tif
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