Close up of East Portal Moffat Tunnel, Denver & Salt Lake Railroad Tunnel through Continental Divide, Gilpin County, Colorado; shows tunnel entrance and ventilating plant, railroad tracks, power lines, "No Trespassing" sign above white rocks placed in line, bronze dedication plaques both sides of entry; evergreens on background slopes; retouched snow capped Rocky Mountains.
Description
1 copy photonegative : black-and-white ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.); 1 copy photonegative : black-and-white ; 8 x 10 cm. (3 1/4 x 4 in.); 2 photoprints ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
L. C. McClure collection 1890-1935.; L. C. McClure collection 1890-1935, album V.
Subject
Denver and Salt Lake Railway Company; Railroad tunnels--Colorado--Gilpin County; Gilpin County (Colo.); Moffat Tunnel (Colo.); Railroad tracks--Colorado--Gilpin County
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: ZZR700073152
Notes
Copy negative made from vintage photographic print.; On copy negative envelope: "source: E. T. Bollinger collection."; One vintage photographic print and large copy negative have title and signature centered on bottom.; One vintage photographic print and the copy negative have title and signature on bottom left and a "58" on upper left corner.; Title and signature hand-lettered on original.; R7000731520
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