View over the one-sixth scale buildings of Tiny Town, Turkey Creek Canyon, Jefferson County, Colorado. The buildings, which represent famous buildings from Colorado history, include Turner Fireproof Warehouse with trademark globes, pool hall, grocery, library, twin spired church, gas station, residences, stone lined walkways, Tiny Town Express railroad tracks and depot. A train, mine structures and mills show on hillside in background. The miniature village was created by George Turner and opened to the public in 1920.
Description
1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Tiny Town (Colo.)--1920-1930; Miniature Cities and towns--Colorado--Tiny Town--1920-1930; Miniature railroads--Colorado--Tiny Town--1920-1930; Turner, George 1859-1932--Homes and haunts.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Hazel Graves, May 1989.
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: ZZR710013808
Notes
Title hand-lettered on original; at head of title: V-149.; R7100138082
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