Composite interior and exterior views of four images of Gold Coin Club, 413 West Diamond, Victor, Colorado. The club house (rebuilt after August 1899 fire & formally opened March 5, 1900) was built by Wood Investment Company for Gold Coin mine employees; it was eventually sold by Wood brothers after 1904 to Dr. C. E. Elliot who converted it into a Red Cross hospital which operated for over a decade. Top left image: exterior view of two-story rectangular social club building consisting of brick with stone & wooden trim in Colonial Revival style, truncated hipped roof, projecting cornice with exposed rafters, classical pediment across front, decorative frieze around entire building, windows on ground floor with single sash & leaded glass transoms, double-entry doors with segmental arched top & side panels, second-floor with front portico & Ionic columns extending over both floors. Top right image: interior view from second story with open balcony & railing with view to first floor, tables & chairs extending around walkway of second story. Bottom left image: interior view with two billiard tables, two men shooting billiards, ceiling fans. Bottom right image: interior view of two tables & chairs, tables set with books, potted palms, brick fireplace, rear view of staircase extending into ceiling, three ceiling lamps, man standing next to double-entry door.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Victor (Colo.)--1900-1910; Clubs--Colorado--Victor--1900-1910; Gold mining--Colorado--Teller County--1900-1910; Interiors; Gold Coin Club (Victor, Colo.); Woods Investment Co.
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: ZZR710000516
Notes
Formerly F20688; composite view of four images.; Originally published as part of brochure to accompany the Colordo Exhibit in the Mines Building at the Pan-American Exhibition; exhibit was made by the Woods Investment Company.; R7100005166
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