View of 1st (First) National Bank Building (also known as Bank of Cripple Creek), 347 Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; building constructed after fires of 1896 by J. M. Parker; features of the restored two-story flat-roof brick commercial building are a recessed single-entry on side, one flat window with plain moulding, plain frieze in center, pilasters and decorated shelf, brick corbel dentils, foliated frieze, and boxed cornice with brackets; small decorative sign with pediment and columns stating "1896 The Bank Building" is in center of building between windows on second story; "1st National Bank" electric sign is attached to side of building's second floor.
Description
1 photoprint ; 17 x 12 cm. (6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Subject
Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1970-1980; Banks--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1970-1980.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Dow Helmers, March 31, 1976
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: ZZR710000688
Notes
Photographer's stamp and address on back of photoprint: Dow Helmers 3030 Leslie Drive Colorado Springs, Colo. 80909.; Title supplied by cataloger; printed label on back of photoprint: "A.E. Carlton founded the 1st Natl Bank of Cripple Creek, on Bennet [sic] Ave. Apt of Albert E. Carlton on second floor; handwritten on back of photoprint: "Now known in 1976 as The Bank of Cripple Creek, 4-5- 70".; R7100006887
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