Meeker, Colorado after the Meeker flood in May of 1897.
Summary
View from bluff across the White River south of Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, shows high water and muddy streets. Landmark buildings include the Hugus Block, the Meeker Hotel, and St. James Episcopal Church.
Date
1897
Notes
Photoprint shows dirt specks on original and is wrinkling from label glued on back.; Title typed on label on back of photoprint; additional information: "These floods appearantly [sic] washed away completely the dugouts that first housed the troops of General Merrit's garrison because no trace of those structures are found today. Dugouts can be seen in earlier photos of town found this angle. Give following credit: From the Wildhack Collection, Meeker Chamber of Commerce."; R7100123736
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Meeker (Colo.)--1890-1900.; White River (Colo. and Utah)--1890-1900.; Floods--Colorado--Meeker--1890-1900.
Source
Source: Gordon A. Weller, Meeker, Colo.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
