Fraternal order parades west on Main Street (Colorado Avenue), Telluride, Colorado. Townspeople line boardwalks to watch Fourth of July parade in front of wood frame and a few brick businesses. On north side: First National Bank building, San Miguel County Courthouse towers, and courthouse with United States flag. The order wears balloon pants and blouses; Silver Cornet Band (?) march alongside the fraternal leader; three small dogs follow procession. Four saddled horses are outside Cosmopolitan Restaurant. Business signs include; "Boston Store" "Laundry" "Telluride House" "Cigar." Male spectators wear suits, and ties, some in straw hats; ladies wear long dresses and bonnets, some carry umbrellas for shade. Firehose carts and carriages park in front of courthouse.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Telluride (Colo.); Fourth of July celebrations--Colorado--Telluride; Parades & processions--Colorado--Telluride
Format-Medium
Photograph
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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: ZZR710000146
Notes
Formerly F17083.; Penciled back of photoprint mat: "Colorado cities, Telluride, 1897."; Photoprint mounted on mat board with photographer's stamp: "O. W. Courtney, Telluride, Colo., Landscape Photographer, View of Mining and Residence, Properties a Specialty."; Telluride Historic District designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100001463
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