Lone Valley schoolhouse, southwest of Akron, Colo.
Creator
Waters, Bob.
Date
1959
Summary
The Lone Valley schoolhouse stands on a grassy plain southwest of Akron in Washington County, Colorado. The small, weathered, clapboard, one-room schoolhouse has an entry vestibule, front gables, shingle roof, and brick chimney. A merry-go-round is on the left side. It was later moved to be part of the Centennial exhibit "Rush to the Rockies" at the Colorado State College in Greeley.
Description
1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
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Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710006388
Notes
"Bob Waters Photography, Colorado State College, Greeley" and "School 2, col, x 3 1/2"--Hand-written in pencil on back of photoprint.; Newspaper clipping on back of photoprint: "School that will go to college, This is the one-room Lone Valley schoolhouse southwest of Akron, Colo., whick will become a "Rush to the Rockies" Centennial exhibit at Colorado State University." University is crossed out in pen and "College, Greeley" written below.; Photographer's stamp and "April 28, 1959" on back of photoprint.; Photoprint is wrinkled from adhesive.; Title from newspaper clipping on back of photoprint.; Typed on back of photoprint: Colorado State College, Buildings; R7100063889
Filename
10006388.tif
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