Call NumberX-536CreatorHarlan, Andrew JamesDate1899SummaryView of group of men, women & children posed in front of ashes & debris of R. H. Atchison's residence, Victor, Colorado, one day after devastating fire of August 21, 1899. The fire is reported to have destroyed 14 blocks in four hours; a single portion of brick wall & smoke from smoldering remains are in backgroun. Shows mines & mine dumps, distant background hillsides, and people examining remains of fire debris at center right.Physical Description1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 10 x 17 cm (3 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAtchison, R. H.--Homes and haunts--19th centuryVictor (Colo.)--19th centuryFires--Colorado--Victor--19th centuryCollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR710000536Type of MaterialFilm negativesPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromMrs. Henry R. NissleyNotesFormerly negative F11618. Hand-written on back of photoprint: Victor fire - Aug. 21, 1899, picture taken on the site of R.H. Atchison house day after fire (Aug. 22) after the fire had swept 14 blocks in 4 hours. Title printed on front of photoprint with additional information: Aug.21.99. R7100005360
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