A track of the Colorado Central railroad runs through the foreground on the switchback between Blackhawk and Central City in Gilpin County, Colorado. Blackhawk is in the distance at the base of a hill. The Presbyterian Church and the schoolhouse stand on the hill above Gregory Street. A dirt road winds from the mills and other buildings in the midground back to the town.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 17 x 13 cm. (6 3/4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 23 x 20 cm. (9 x 7 3/4 in.)
Subject
Blackhawk (Colo.)--19th century; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Blackhawk--19th century
Geographic Area
Blackhawk (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
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: ZZR700130082
Notes
"Lower Blackhawk" written across lower side of negative; negative has number "6" stenciled in lower corner.; Negative has thin strips of red tape on side edges.; Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001300827
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