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Steam Boat [sic] and Balanced Rocks, Garden of the God

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Call NumberMCC-815Alternate TitleSteamboat and Balanced Rocks, Garden of the GodsCreatorMcClure, Louis Charles, 1867-1957Date1900-1910SummaryView of rock formations Balanced Rock and Steamboat Rock, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado; dirt road separating formations, tourists atop Steamboat Rock with metal handrailings around rim and telescopes, sign attached to railing stating Steamboat Rock Observatory, use of the telescopes free to the visitors, all welcome.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass, black-and-white ; 21 x 26 cm (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint (postcard) ; 9 x 20 cm (3 1/4 x 8 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 19 x 24 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectColorado Springs (Colo.)Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)Parks--Colorado--Colorado SpringsRock formations--Colorado--Colorado SpringsSightseers--Colorado--Colorado SpringsTelescopes--Colorado--Colorado SpringsGeographic AreaColorado Springs (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700070815Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsBlack & white photographsPostcardsDigital Version Created FromWH2300. Louis Charles McClure papers, album VI, 153, album XII, 72Original Material Found in CollectionWH2300. Louis Charles McClure papersNotesTitle and signature hand-lettered on glass plate. Vintage photographic print; additional vintage postcard titled "Steamboat Rock, Garden of the Gods" with negative number on small label in corner. R7000708153

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Steam Boat [sic] and Balanced Rocks, Garden of the God