D & R. G. R. R. excursion trains 100th run to the Hanging Bridge
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
[1890-1910]
Summary
Men and women pose on a rock during an excursion on the 100th run to Hanging Bridge on the Arkansas River, in the Royal Gorge, Fremont County, Colorado. Other men, women, and children walk on or near the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad tracks that lead to the bridge. The men and women wear hats; some women carry umbrellas.
Description
1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint on mat board ; 12 x 19 cm. (4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company; Arkansas River; Royal Gorge (Colo.); Anniversaries--Colorado--Fremont County; Passengers--Colorado--Fremont County; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Fremont County
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: ZZR700171667
Notes
Condition: red ink and other stains on print and mat board.; Photographer's information printed on mat board.; Title written on mat board.; Written on mat board: "at the Royal Gorge near Canon City".; R7001716670
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