Winks Lodge in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County). Built in 1925 by architect Wendall Hamlet, the lodge was a place for African Americans to escape the city for rest and relaxation in the mountains.
Winks Lodge in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County). Built in 1925 by architect Wendall Hamlet, the lodge was a place for African Americans to escape the city for rest and relaxation in the mountains.
View of the YMCA Phyllis Wheatley Branch in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County).
Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Resorts -- Colorado -- Lincoln Hills.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.) Phyllis Wheatley Branch.
Two photos on page show a scenic photo of South Boulder Creek and people walking towards the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad train in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County).
Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Resorts -- Colorado -- Lincoln Hills. ; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.
Two scenic photos of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks and the South Boulder Creek in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County).
Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Resorts -- Colorado -- Lincoln Hills. ; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.
Two photographs of scenic views of hills and fields in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County).
Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Resorts -- Colorado -- Lincoln Hills. ; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.
G.L Prince, the Pastor of Zion Baptist Church writes to the Lincoln Hills Company to endorse the Lincoln Hills community and describes the unique advantages that the area has for African Americans.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
William Pitts (original contractor for Lincoln Hills houses) writes to the Lincoln Hills Company to describe his experience at Lincoln Hills. He also states that he is available to provide his services to others looking to build in the area.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
Bertha R. Perry (Lincoln Community Center, Waukegan, Illinois) writes to E.C. Regnier (Lincoln Hills Company) to express her delight in the Lincoln Hills community.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
Fritz Cansler, the Executive Secretary for the YMCA Glenarm Branch in Denver writes to the Lincoln Hills Company to endorse the Lincoln Hills community and express interest in purchasing land.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
James H. Teller, attorney at Teller, Whatley and Scott and ex-chief justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado writes a letter to Robert E. Ewalt of the Lincoln Hills Company to endorse the Lincoln Hills community.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
J.H.P Westbrook, a physician and surgeon in Denver writes a letter to Robert E. Ewalt and E.C. Regnier of the Lincoln Hills Company to endorse the Lincoln Hills Community.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
George W. Gross (State Highway Department) writes to E.C. Regnier (Lincoln Hills Company) to detail his plans for building on his property in Lincoln Hills.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
Exterior view of Winks Lodge in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County). Built in 1925 by architect Wendall Hamlet, the lodge was a place for African Americans to escape the city for rest and relaxation in the mountains.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
Exterior view of Winks Lodge in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County). Built in 1925 by architect Wendall Hamlet, the lodge was a place for African Americans to escape the city for rest and relaxation in the mountains.
African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills. ; Lincoln Hills Company (Colo.) -- Archives.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)
Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-143] Storm on the Continental Divide, [ARL-144] Look, that's where we were!!!, [ARL-145] End of season." The photographic prints on album page show: dirt road and storm clouds over the Continental...
Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Roads--Colorado--Gilpin County--1930-1940.
Photograph looking down the hill towards Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado, and its surrounding buildings. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for...
Photograph of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky Mountain...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky Mountain...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky Mountain...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky Mountain...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky Mountain...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky Mountain...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky Mountain...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of stone porch and entrance to Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph looking from Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado, looking towards the outhouse and well. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph looking down the hill towards Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado, and its surrounding buildings. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of a well at Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the Rocky...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of a maintenance shed at Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy the...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of a well and picnic area at Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black vacationers wanting to enjoy...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph the outhouse at Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado, and its surrounding buildings. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
Photograph of the back of Wink's Lodge, located near Lincoln Hills, Colorado, with the forest in the background. Winks Panorama is important for its role in Black History. In 1925, Wendall "Winks" Hamlet decided to build a lodge for black...
Wink's Panorama Lodge (Lincoln Hills, Colo.); African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.); Camps--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Lincoln Hills.; Historic...
The Reserve Secretary (a white woman) from the YWCA in Denver, poses near a Chevrolet automobile on the grounds of Camp Nizhoni in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado.
Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.)--People--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Employees--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.;...
Built during the mining days, this building was used for Camp Nizhoni. The Camp was a summer camp for African-American girls in Pinecliffe, Colo. in the Lincoln Hills area. The camp was funded by the Young Women’s Christian Organization in 1920.
Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-1] Irene Johnson and Vivian Rose, [ARL-2] Lincoln Hills 1928, [ARL-3] Mrs. Mason, [ARL-4] Mr. Mason, [ARL-5] Camp Nizhoni, Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A." The photographic prints on the album page show: two...
Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--People--1920-1930.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1920-1930.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Camps--Colorado--Lincoln...
View of wooden buildings at Camp Nizhoni and cabins in Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. People are scattered throughout the meadow.
Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Facilities--1920-1930.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1920-1930.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1920-1930.;...
African American teenage campers stand at the entrance of Lincoln Hills (Gilpin County), Colorado. Shows luggage and a sign that reads: "Lincoln Hills." Camp Nizhoni buildings are in the distance.
Camp Nizhoni (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Young Women's Christian Association (Denver, Colo.). Phyllis Wheatley Branch--Buildings--1930-1940.; African Americans--Colorado--Lincoln Hills--1930-1940.; Lincoln Hills (Colo.)--1930-1940.;...