Homestake Memorial [graphic]
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Call Number |
X-228 |
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Title |
Homestake Memorial [graphic] |
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Creator(s) |
Ford, William L. |
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Summary |
"Memorial erected by the Citizens of Leadville to the victims of a snowslide at Homestake Mine, Feb. 1886" is carved at the base of this memorial in Leadville, Colorado. The four tiered carved stone piece includes a mourning women in a veil at its top. The first tier contains the dedication with a garland swag below. The second tier contains a Gothic arch with the victim's names beneath: Horace M. Mathews, Josiah Mathews, James Burns. Tall evergreens and other memorial headstones are in the cemetery in the background. |
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Date |
[between 1930 and 1940?] |
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Notes |
Photographer's stamp "Ford's Pioneer Photo Finishers of the West, 1029 16th, 1558 Bdwy, Denver, Colorado" on back of photoprint.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100002281 |
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Physical Description |
1 photoprint ; 11 x 7 cm. (4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.) |
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Subject |
Burns, James--Monuments.
Mathews, Horace M.--Monuments.
Mathews, Josiah--Monuments.
Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940.
Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940. |
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Rights |
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library. |
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Reproduction Available for Purchase |
Yes (digital reproduction) |
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Type of Material |
Photographic prints--color.; Imaged.; Image |
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Relation |
Image File: ZZR710000228 |
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Format-Medium |
Photograph |
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Filename |
10000228.TIF |
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CONTENTdm number |
528 |
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