La Veta apartment building on 2018-2029 California Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is five stories tall and has an exterior fire escape. Two men, one is African American, wear construction hats and stand in an empty lot next to the building. A sign at the top of the building reads: "La Veta Buffet Apartments 2018 2020 California 1-2-3 Outside Rooms Private Baths Steam Heat Elevator Reasonable Rents For Reservations See Manager." Signs on buildings across the street read: "Firestone" "Texaco" and "Think Firestone snow tires 2 for $25."
Description
1 photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Is Part Of
WH1128. Burnis McCloud photographs and papers, 1888-1983 (bulk 1940-1976)
Subject
African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970; Fire escapes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
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: ZZR700500040
Notes
Penciled on negative envelope: "#53" and "2000 Blk. California St."; Title penciled on negative envelope.; R7005000403
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