Miner Street in Idaho Springs, Colorado, shows "The Original Cow-boy Band" next to the Ireland block with "Stock. Bonds. Mines. Sales" painted on the side. The Idaho Springs fire department (with bell tower) is across the street. Band members hold instruments and wear uniforms including chaps, bandanas, and cowboy hats. Four horses pull a "The Gem Mines, Idaho Springs" passenger carriage with a bass drum attached. Portrait of Buffalo Bill appears on the face of a small drum in the street.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 24 cm. (7 1\2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910; Bands--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1890-1910; Fire stations--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1890-1910; Streets--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1890-1910.
Format-Medium
Photograph
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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: ZZR710002345
Notes
Formerly F24608.; Photographer's stamp with name and address on front of mat.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100023457
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