Old C. and S. railroad pavilion - Silver Plume, Colo.
Creator
Sanborn (Colo.)
Date
[1938-1950]
Summary
The pavilion at Silver Plume, Colorado, was used by the Argentine Central Railroad as a waiting area for tourists taking the ride to the top of Mt. McClellan. The building has a hipped roof, rectangular shape, one story, and arched windows and doorways. A stuffed chicken is strapped to the tree in front of the building, and many signs declare goods available inside. They include: Pepsi, Carlson's Ice Cream, Chicken Pie, T-Bone steak, coffee, Ho-Made pies, and home cooking. A neon sign also hangs from the tree and says: Silver Plume Cafe.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Signs and signboards--Colorado--Silver Plume--1930-1950; Silver Plume (Colo.)--1930-1950; Advertisements--Colorado--Silver Plume--1930-1950; Pavilions--Colorado--Silver Plume--1930-1950; Argentine Central Railway Company.
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: ZZR710002173
Notes
Formerly F36694.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100021730
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