D&RG 168, NG 4-6-0, and special train with coach and business cars P, B and N, ready to move President William Howard Taft and party to dedication of Gunnison Water Diversion Tunnel, at Montrose, Colorado
D&RG 168, NG 4-6-0, and special train with coach and business cars P, B and N, ready to move President William Howard Taft and party to dedication of Gunnison Water Diversion Tunnel, at Montrose, Colorado
Creator
Beam, George L. (George Lytle), 1868-1935
Date
Sept. 23, 1909
Summary
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad narrow gauge locomotive 168 is draped in United States flags and bunting at the depot in Montrose, Colorado. Men pose in the area; business sign reads: "Vandenburg Hotel."
Description
1 photonegative ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930--Journeys; Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.; Montrose (Colo.); Festive decorations--Colorado--Montrose; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Montrose; Railroad stations--Colorado--Montrose
Geographic Area
Denver (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Jackson Thode.
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: ZZR700138260
Notes
Title hand-written on negative sleeve, with: "neg file #1913/1" "3-15 sec" "class 47 - T-12 BLW #6670 (4/1883), retired 7/1938, placed on permanent display at Colorado Springs 8/1/1938" and "print J. A. Blouch 10/23/79, and M. B. Davis 1/6/1980."; R7001382609
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