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A stereoscopic view of the Balanced Rock, located in what is today the Garden of the Gods park near Colorado Springs. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879. It was published by Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado.
"This wonderful and beautiful scenery is on the D. & R. G. R. R. 75 miles south of Denver, and near Colorado Springs and Manitou, some of the...
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The Cliff House Hotel in Manitou Springs. Taken around 1878-1879. Several people are standing near the hotel. A small bridge spans Fountain Creek in front of the hotel. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879. It was published by Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado.
"Manitou and vicinity. Manitou 'the Saratoga of the west,' nestled under the cold and snowy...
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A stereoscopic view of Devil's Gate above Georgetown. This stereoscopic view was published by Rieff and Elliot of Georgetown. A stereoscopic view, when viewed through a stereoscope, gives the image a 3D effect.
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A stereoscopic view of General Grant's train in the Royal Gorge. Taken around 1878-1879. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879. It was published by Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado.
"The whole length of the Canon is 11 miles. The Royal Gorge, the grandest national wonder, is 1 1/2 miles. Its perpendicular walls rise up 2,000 feet, while the curves add...
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A hunter's camp, set up by Alfred and Jake Borah. Taken in the 1880s. From left to right: Alfred Borah, Jake Borah, ?, Mr. Luke. All four men are holding hunting rifles. This is a stereoscopic view, which when viewed through a stereoscope, gives the image a 3D effect.
"Alfred Borah shooting. Jacob Borah his brother by tent. The other two I have no record of, friends of Fathers. Mr. Luke sitting down. I am 91 Dec 4, 1984. I can remember my father...
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A small diorama display of a chipmunk and bird outside a small wooden cottage, titled, "Love in a cottage." This "Stereoscopic view of Colorado" was published by Chas. Weitfle of Central City around 1878-1879. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879.
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A stereoscopic view of Star Grocery, a grocery store tent located along the Eagle River. Taken in the 1870s-1880s. It is unknown where on the Eagle River Star Grocery was located, nor is the history of Star Grocery known.
A description of the Eagle River was included on the verso of the view:
The Eagle River is a tributary of the Grand. Its source is in the Tennessee Pass, which has an elevation of 10,418 feet. Its course is through pine groves...
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A stereoscopic view of the Eagle River. This stereoscopic view was part of the Eagle River Series, a set of views that explored the Eagle River. It is unknown where on the Eagle River this was taken. The views were published by Alex Martin of Denver.
A description of the Eagle River was included on the verso of the view:
The Eagle River is a tributary of the Grand. Its source is in the Tennessee Pass, which has an elevation of 10, 418 feet. Its...
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A stereoscopic view of the Mount of the Holy Cross. This view was part of Gurnsey's Rocky Mountain Views and was published in Colorado Springs.
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Two unidentified individuals stand near some fallen logs on the Eagle River. This stereoscopic view was published by Alex Martin of Denver and was part of a series that explored the Eagle River. It is unknown where on the Eagle River this was taken.
A description of the Eagle River was included on the verso of the view:
The Eagle River is a tributary of the Grand. Its source is in the Tennessee Pass, which has an elevation of 10,418 feet. Its...
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A stereoscopic view of a railroad trestle bridge between Leadville and Kokomo. A waterfall is visible near the trestle.
"Between Leadville and Kokomo, Colo. Denver Rio Grand Rail Road came thru Eagle, Colo Seven miles from my child hood home on Brush Creek, Colo." -- Alda Borah
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A stereoscopic view of a railroad trestle bridge between Leadville and Kokomo. A waterfall is visible near the trestle.
"Between Leadville and Kokomo, Colo. Bridge across the Stream of water below." -- Alda Borah
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A stereoscopic view of the Seven Falls and South Cheyenne Canon near Colorado Springs. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879. It was published by Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado.
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The Devil's Punch Bowl, located near Manitou Springs. This stereoscopic view was published in 1877 by the Kilburn Brothers of Littleton, New Hampshire. The Devil's Punch Bowl is located in the Queen's Canyon. This is a stereoscopic view, which when viewed through a stereoscope, gives the image a 3D effect.
15) Victor, Colorado
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A stereoscopic view of Victor from around 1907. A small mining town located in Teller County, Victor was famous for its gold mines. Due to a number of factors including the depletion of gold ore in the mines, the population quickly declined. At its peak, an estimated 18,000 people lived in Victor. As of the 2010 census, only about 397 people still live in Victor. This stereoscopic view was published and printed by B. W. Kilburn of Littleton, New Hampshire...
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A stereoscopic view of the "Tough Cuss Bend" in Clear Creek Canyon. Taken around 1878-1879. This stereoscopic view was one of 500 that were awarded the "Silver Medal of Colorado Industrial Association of 1878 and 1879. It was published by Charles Weitfle of Central City, Colorado.
"The whole length of this canon, which is 60 miles, is well named 'The Switzerland of America.' It is the pride of Colorado, and the wonder and admiration of Tourists...
