View of two-story native stone structure with a windmill on its hipped roof and a tall cylindrical water tank (standpipe) in Akron, Washington County, Colorado. Building once housed city offices, jail, and the water well. Windmill and watertank no longer stand. Building later used as a museum.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 26 x 21 cm. (10 x 8 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: ZZR710006394
Notes
Formerly F17908.; Hand-written on paper label on back of photoprint: Akron, Colorado, 9. The original Town Hall - & fire engine house also the town pump and stand pipe. This building was built in 1886 & 87 is now the Museum building - The standpipe and windmill have long since been taken down. It was in this building the first commissioner met until the newly acquired court house was available. It was used as a court house for only a short time in 1887. This building is made of native rock.; Title and photographer hand-lettered on original.; R7100063944
Identifier
F17908 DPLW
Filename
10006394.tif
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