Call NumberZ-15322CreatorMile High Photo CompanyDate1920-1930SummaryView of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights are mounted on top of, and pointed at the sign. The billboard reads: "Quiet California at Thirteenth (13th)" "Pierce Hotel $1.50 to $3.00" "Garage and Parking Space." Shows the four story Pierce Hotel with a cornice, brackets, windows with decorative lintels and two story high porch with a balustrade on top and Corinthian pillars.Physical Description1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) mounted on linen.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectAlden Sign Co.--ProductsPierce Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Public relationsBillboardsHotels.Geographic AreaDenver (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711015322Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionEarl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia and billboards.NotesPhotographer's stamp inked on original and reproduced in photographic print. Photographs from the Earl Stiegelmeyer collection of sign memorabilia, billboard designers unknown. Title supplied. R7110153220DonorMark Oatis; May 2002 (gift)
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