Call NumberX-2535CreatorWells, Dennis S.Date1960-1969SummaryAerial view of Central City, Colorado, taken from the east. The streets that run from left to right are as follows, Gregory, Lawrence, East High, and East Third. The Teller House, the Central City Opera House, and St. James' Methodist Church are in the center of the photo. St. Mary's Catholic Church is to the far left of the photo. Two school buildings sit opposite each other on East High Street at the lower right side of the photo. The hills that rise above the city are covered by trees and mine tailings. Traffic is on many of the streets.Physical Description1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm (7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectCentral City (Colo.)Geographic AreaCentral City (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710002535Type of MaterialAerial viewsFilm negativesBlack & white photographsPhotographic printsNotesFormerly F26417. Hand-written on back of photoprint: Central City, Colo. - former gold mining center - once the richest square mile on earth. 40 miles west on Denver. Major tourist attraction. Photographer's stamp on verso. Photoprint corners slightly worn and bent. Title supplied by cataloger. R7100025352
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