A closeup of hydraulic mining Alma Placer, Park County, Colo. on the South Fork of the South Platte
Summary
Gold miners pose under jets of water at a hydraulic mine in Park County, Colorado; bluffs in the background have erosion and waterfalls. A crane dangles a palette from a chain and pulley.
Date
[between 1880 and 1900?]
Notes
Formerly F18758.; Title penciled on back of cabinet card, with: "Mrs. J. C. Broderick 2460 So. Fillmore or J C Broderick 6th Amer Carpet Boston Sugar Bldg."; R7100600908
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint on cabinet card ; 13 x 20 cm. (5 x 8 in.)
Subject
Park County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Hydraulic mining--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.; Miners--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.; Mining equipment--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.; Mining--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.; Penstocks--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Cabinet photographs.; Film negatives.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
