Call NumberX-7599Date1898-1921SummaryThis storefront in Canon City, Colorado, has signs reading: "Smith Merc, Co., Grocers. Bee supplies. Plows, mowers & rakes. Wagons, seeds, hay & grain. Fruit packages, fruit jars." A triangular sign in the transom reads: "Agency for D. M. Ausborne & Co. Auburn, N. Y. Harvesting machinery twine etc." Bicycles, crates, a handtruck and seed bags are on the sidewalk, and men in vests, suspenders, straw hats and a pith helmet pose in the sun. The canvas awning above is retracted, and crates of candles and a clock are behind the plate glass.Physical Description1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectCanon City (Colo.)Grocery stores--Colorado--Canon CityMercantile facilities--Colorado--Canon CityGeographic AreaCanon City (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710007599Type of MaterialFilm negativesPhotographic printsNotesFormerly F26897. Retouching on original is reproduced in photoprint. Title supplied by cataloger. R7100075991
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