Destroyed corner section of Tutt and Penrose Building caused by second fire on April 29, 1896, Cripple Creek, Colorado; two-story commercial stone and brick building burned with corner demolished to rubble; remaining structure includes cornice with parapet and decorative crown, arched windows, wooden floor and beams, circular light hanging from coursework.
Date
1896
Notes
Hand-written on back of photoprint: Cripple Creek, #2nd fire, Apr 29,1896.; Title hand-lettered on original negative by photographer, some illegible, additional hand-lettering prior to title on front of photoprint: 22.; R7001708075
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; 16 x 12 cm. (6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fires--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
