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Columbine tunnel

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Call NumberP-2011CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1890-1910SummaryA miner stands in front of a wood building with a sign above the door that reads: "Columbine Tunnel", Cripple Creek District, Teller County, Colorado. A few yards away, built into the hill, is another entrance with a "Columbine Tunnel" sign and open doors. A path leads to the tunnel through the mine tailings that cover the hillside. On the hill above the tunnel are train cars with signs that read: "Santa Fe" and "Lime Car".Physical Description1 photoprint on mat board ; 19 x 25 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectColumbine Tunnel (Mine : Teller County, Colo.)Teller County (Colo.)Miners--Colorado--Teller CountyMining--Colorado--Teller CountyTailings embankments--Colorado--Teller CountyGeographic AreaTeller County (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700172011Type of MaterialPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromH. S. Poley.Original Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: Spots on print. Photographer's stamp on back of print. Title supplied by cataloger. Vintage photographic print. R7001720116

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