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The early home of Fred Walsen in block 32 north end, Walsenburg, Colorado

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Call NumberX-13996CreatorWarnky, F. C.Date1876-1878SummaryFred Walsen, his wife Millie (Sporleder) and children pose in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, by a brick house house with a bay window and picket fence. Walsen opened the first coal mine in Huerfano County; the town was named after him and he was the first mayor.Physical Description1 photoprint on cabinet card ; 11 x 17 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)SubjectWalsenburg (Colo.)--19th centuryFamilies--Colorado--Walsenburg--19th centuryHouses--Colorado--Walsenburg--19th centuryMayors--Colorado--Walsenburg--19th centuryWalsen, FredWalsen, Millie Sporleder.Related MaterialImage File: ZZR710013996Type of MaterialCabinet photoprintsDigital Version Created FromFred Walsen collection, DPL mss.NotesPhotoprint is soiled. Title hand-written on back of photoprint, with: "about 1876."; R7100139965

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