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Black and white contact print photograph image of nine trout hanging on a line between two trees.
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Lithograph print illustration of Julesburg, CO, in black and orange. Several of the buildings are labeled in capital letters: Post Office - Soap Tobacco seeds; Beer Saloon; Dry Goods; Town Hall; Blacksmith; Hotel; Lawyer. A windmill and trees in the background.
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Photograph of the Walker Field - City County Airport, Grand Junction, Colorado. Front of the postcards reads "Durango".
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Color lithograph photo print of a man posed with a loaded cart pulled by three burros. Goats, a dog and a bird perched on an oversized steel revolver held by the man join the group in the middle of an open field.
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Color lithograph photo print image of a person posed in the center of a road with a donkey pulled cart covered with tarps. In addition, several other animals stand on or near the cart including goats, chickens, and dogs.
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Color lithograph photo print. Image of man posed in western attire with a covered wagon pulled by two donkeys; one with a white dog is posed on its back. All stand in front of a garden space with palms and fruit trees.
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The town of Durango was created by Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company to process ore from the mines in nearby towns and the railroad has been a significant factor in the town from 1882 until now. According to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, providing a scenic ride through the majestic San Juan Mountains for passengers was an important part of the train’s purpose from the start, along with hauling hauling gold and silver ore to...
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These postcards depict the early days of Durango, Colorado. According to The City of Durango, the town was created by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company in September 1880 as a location for smelters to work the silver and gold being mined nearby. Durango’s more moderate climate at an elevation of 6,512 feet above sea level, a steady water supply from the Animas River, and the availability of coal made it a good choice. The city was named...
