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Altman, 10,650 ft. alt. highest inc. city in the world Pike's Peak

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Call Number	X-6522
Title	Altman, 10,650 ft. alt. highest inc. city in the world Pike's Peak
Title-Alternative	Other title: Altman, 10,650 feet altitude, highest incorporated city in the world, Pike's Peak
Summary	View of the northwest side of Altman, Colorado, located three miles north of Victor in Teller County, includes small wood frame residences, sheds, outhouses, false front businesses, smelters, mines, and tailing dumps. Business signs include: "Geo McMillan, Grocer" and "Johnson & Co., Dry Goods." The smokestack on the left is the Pharmacist Mine, center is the Free Coinage Mine. The "X" marks the location of James. G. Murphy (manager of the Findly Mine) and his wife Nellie Taylor's cabin, built in 1894. Snow-covered Pikes Peak and mountains are in the background.
Date	[between 1894 and 1898]
Notes	Hand-lettered on back of photoprint: Altman, Colorado. Smoke stack to the left is the Pharmacist Mine. To the right is the Free Coinage Mine. The arrow to right marks the location of the cabin built by James G. Murphy, in 1894, when he married Nellie Taylor. Years later Mr. Murphy was manager of the Findly Mine. Pike's Peak shows in the distance.; Title hand-lettered on bottom front of original.; R7100065221
Physical Description	1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 1/4 x 10 in.)
Subject	Murphy, James G.--Homes & haunts. Taylor, Nellie--Homes & haunts. Altman (Colo.)--1890-1900. Mining--Colorado--Altman--1890-1900.
Source	Source: W.M. Arkins, 537 No. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles 4, Calif.
Rights	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	Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Relation	Image File: ZZR710006522
Format-Medium	Photograph
Filename	10006522.tif

Altman, 10,650 ft. alt. highest inc. city in the world Pike's Peak

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