View of two images: top image includes second fire on April 29, 1896, as it streaks across town and an explosion occurs from dynamite stored at El Paso Livery and Stable; lower image includes aftermath from second fire, debris and rubble and background view of partially destroyed Tutt & Penrose two-story commerical building with flat roof.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 16 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.)
Subject
Cripple Creek (Colo.)--19th century; Explosions--Colorado--Cripple Creek--19th century; Fires--Colorado--Cripple Creek--19th century
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: ZZR710000648
Notes
Formerly negative F25595.; Hand-printed on top image: Blowing up of Denver House, Cripple Creek fire.; Photoprint and copy negative contain two separate images; title taken from printed label on front of photoprint from top image; bottom image titled: "After fire;" A. Wallace on bottom of top image.; R7100006489
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