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1st prize, the Rock Island float

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Call NumberP-146CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1893-1906SummaryView of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific float, at the Flower (or Sunflower) Carnival parade, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Horses pull a replica of an engine and caboose; children ride, waving United States flags.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 24 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)SubjectChicago, Rock Island, & Pacific Railway CompanyColorado Springs (Colo.)Festivals--Colorado--Colorado SpringsFloats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado SpringsParades--Colorado--Colorado SpringsRailroad locomotives--Colorado--Colorado SpringsGeographic AreaColorado Springs (Colo.)Related MaterialImage File: ZZR700170146Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesPhotographer's stamp on back of photoprint. Photoprint has crazing and missing corners; glass plate is oxidized. Title and photographer hand-written on back of photoprint. R7001701463

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Rights Statementhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/CreditDenver Public Library Special Collections, [call number]Digital Reproduction Available for PurchaseYes