Flood in Cherry Creek May 22nd 1878 from Holliday St. looking up
Creator(s)
Chamberlain, W. G. (William Gunnison), 1815-1910.
Summary
View of Denver, Colorado during a Cherry Creek flood; shows frame buildings, retaining walls, and people.
Date
1878 May 22
Notes
Printed label on back of stereocard reads: "Denver No 4. In 1858 was erected the first log cabin in Denver; now in 1878, the population is about 25,000 and the city limits cover four square miles. It has eight national and private banking firms, five Public School buildings, four private academies and seminaries, and churches of all denominations. Its gas works, water works and street railways are all upon the most approved system. The city commands a very extensive mountain view, and is the starting point to the grand canons, towering peaks, beautiful parks and unlimited treasures of the Rocky Mountains."; Title printed on stereocard mount.; R7100293507
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph ; 8 x 14 cm. (3 x 5 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 254. W. G. Chamberlain photograph collection.
Subject
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1870-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.
Source
Source: W. N. Byers collection.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
