The first sight-seeing train run thru the Royal Gorge
Date
[1880 or 1881]
Summary
View of party goers in an open observation car of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River, Fremont County, Colorado.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 25 x 20 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--19th century; Fremont County (Colo.)--19th century; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--19th century; Celebrations--Colorado--Fremont County--19th century; Railroad observation cars--Colorado--Fremont County--1880- 1890; Railroads--Colorado--Fremont County--19th century; Sightseers--Colorado--Fremont County--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: ZZR711000210
Notes
Formerly F11765; Formerly X-11000210; Image has faded.; Title typed on back of photoprint.; Typed on negative sleeve: "Opening of Royal Gorge Road (No. 40)."; R7110002102
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