Call NumberC-60CreatorCollier, JosephDate1891-1910SummaryThe stage at the Colorado Mineral Palace in Pueblo, Colorado, was meant to resemble a grotto made of stalactites and stalagmites. At the back of the stage, built to accommodate an orchestra, is an image of a mountain stream, a waterfall and Pike's Peak. A miniature pack train of burros and miners is depicted climbing the steep mountain. A large American flag hangs from the ceiling near the mural. The thrones of King Coal and Silver Queen are positioned on opposite sides of the stage. The city of Trinidad contributed King Coal in honor of its coal industry. The city of Aspen contributed Silver Queen. A pipe organ stands against the wall behind King Coal. The palace opened its doors July 4, 1891.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass |13 x 21 cm (5 x 8 in.)|1 photoprint |13 x 21 cm (5 x 8 1/4 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectColorado Mineral PalacePueblo (Colo.)Flags--AmericanOrgans--Colorado--PuebloStages (Platforms)Geographic AreaPueblo (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700130060Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsNotesTitle supplied by cataloger. R7001300607Languageeng
Collier, Joseph, Mineral Palace stage in Pueblo, Colorado (1891-1910). Denver Public Library Digital Collections, accessed 28/03/2025, https://digital.denverlibrary.org/nodes/view/1121735
