The snow-capped peaks of the Continental Divide stand in the distance of this view of Eldora in Boulder County, Colorado. Eldora experienced its mining boom for about two years starting in 1897, when gold tellurides and sulphides were discovered on nearby Spencer Mountain. The town was initially called Eldorado, but its name was changed to prevent its being confused with Eldorado, California. The town was incorporated as Eldora on March 9, 1898.
Date
[between 1935 and 1950?]
Notes
Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; Words "Eldora Valley Looking S.W. to Continental Divide" typed on sticker on back of print.; R7001250315
Physical Description
1 photonegative ; 8 x 11 cm. (3 1/4 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)
Subject
Boulder County (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Eldora (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Gold mining--Colorado--Eldora--1930-1950.; Mountains--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
