A closeup of hydraulic mining Alma Placer, Park County, Colo. on the South Fork of the South Platte
Date
[1880-1900?]
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.
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.)--19th century; Hydraulic mining--Colorado--Park County--19th century; Miners--Colorado--Park County--19th century; Mining equipment--Colorado--Park County--19th century; Mining--Colorado--Park County--19th century; Penstocks--Colorado--Park County--19th century; Waterfalls--Colorado--Park County--19th century
Geographic Area
Park County (Colo.)
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: ZZR710060090
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
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