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.
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.
Type of Material
Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fires--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
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: ZZR700170807
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
Filename
00170807.tif
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