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Snow scene, "Dogtown", 1899

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Call NumberZ-3489CreatorLake, Harry H., 1860-1952Date1899SummaryA view of snow removal on the Gilpin Tramway near "Dogtown" in Gilpin County, Colorado. Workers with shovels pose on snowbanks near the railroad tracks. Mine buildings are in the distance.Physical Description1 photographic print : collodion ; 9 x 9 cm (4 x 4 in.) mounted on mat board.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectGilpin Tramway CompanyGilpin County (Colo.)Blizzards--Colorado--Gilpin CountyNarrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Gilpin CountySnow removal--Colorado--Gilpin CountyGeographic AreaGilpin County (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711003489Type of MaterialCollodion printing-out paper printsPhotographic printsNotesCondition: faded, discolored, stained, soiled, emulsion cracked. Penciled on verso: "Big snow on the tramway, Central City."; R7110034890DonorL. Wells.

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