The Crown Point and Virginia Mine shafthouse stands in the foreground at the head of Virginia Canyon on the border of Gilpin and Clear Creek counties in Colorado. A ladder leads up to the building at the top of the shafthouse. A wood walkway that extends from the top of the shafthouse is supported by stilt poles.
Date
[between 1935 and 1950?]
Notes
Negative has a small hole in upper edge.; See also "K-176;" print also noted as "K-176."; Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library; words "The Crown Point and Virginia Mine shaft house. A fine example of early day construction. Located at crest of Virginia Canyon, near old Central City-Idaho Springs wagon road. Building burned by vandals. ca. 1950's Kemp photo" written on paper stuck to back of print.; R7001250284
Physical Description
1 photonegative ; 10 x 12 cm. (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Subject
Mine buildings--Colorado--1930-1950.; Mine shafts--Colorado--1930-1950.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Gilpin County (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Canyons--Colorado--1930-1950.; Ladders--1930-1950.; Mining--Colorado--1930-1950.
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
