Old C. and S. railroad pavilion - Silver Plume, Colo.
Creator(s)
Sanborn (Colo.)
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.
Date
[between 1938 and 1950]
Notes
Formerly F36694.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100021730
Physical 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.
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
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
