View of Ophir Loop Bridge 45-A and 45-B of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Ophir, San Miguel County, Colorado; shows frame residences, the Silver Bell mill at the base of Yellow Mountain, the mine, and tailings.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 15 x 20 cm. (6 x 8 in.)
Subject
Ophir Loop (Colo.)--1890-1910; Rio Grande Southern Railroad--1890-1910; Ophir (Colo.)--1890-1910; Bridges--Colorado--Ophir--1890-1910.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Max 1980.
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: ZZR710012547
Notes
Cross inked on photoprint.; Formerly Max 228.; Title hand-lettered on original; typed on back: "Ophir Loop, near Telluride. Cross shows where snowslide swept away several cars Sat. Jan. 23, 1909. This is same point where station was swept away several years ago; also where new depot is built. This photo should be cross filed, under snowslide scenes and Ophir Loop."; R7100125479
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