Gilman, Colorado
Showing
1 - 20
of 38
, query time: 0.01s
Format:
Image
Looking at Belden, at the bottom of the Eagle River Canyon, below Gilman, from the surface tram. The railroad siding was where chemicals were off loaded and ore was loaded into freight cars. The power plant sits across the Eagle River, accessible by a foot bridge. A group of men are gathered at the center of the photo.
Format:
Image
Train wreck in Eagle Canyon near Gilman on April 13, 1899. Men examining the wreckage with the Denver & Rio Grande engine in the water.
4) Belden
Format:
Image
A close-up of facilities at Belden, some abandoned. Across the Eagle River, the power plant is visible at left.
Format:
Image
A view of the Eagle River Gorge, showing Belden at the bottom of the gorge and Gilman on the cliff above the gorge. The Belden tram is in the mid field of the photo.
[One of a series of ten photographs included in postal mailer: Frashers Quality Photos, Ten Scenic Views souvenir from Canon City to Leadville, Colo. Frashers, Inc., Pomona, Calif. Required 2 cents postage.]
Format:
Image
Looking down the surface tram rails to Belden. The railroad tracks across the Eagle River are visible at the bottom.
7) Belden
Format:
Image
Facilities at Belden, some abandoned. Mine buildings are at right, midfield. The Eagle River is at the right and railroad tracks are at the bottom
Format:
Image
The Iron Mask Mill at Belden, at the bottom of the Eagle River Canyon. The Eagle River is in the foreground; Gilman is at the top of the canyon.
Format:
Image
Approaching Belden via surface tram which operated between Gilman (at the top) and Belden, at the bottom of the Eagle River Canyon.
10) Loading tipple
Format:
Image
The loading tipple is at far left where products would be transferred to railroad cars for shipment. The "Bull Gang" managed loading and maintenance in the Eagle River canyon. Robert E. Riggle was Bull Gang chief at one point.
The stairway at center goes into a mine entrance at about the 17 level. There are 80 feet between levels in the Gilman mine.
Format:
Image
Belden, at the bottom of the Eagle River Canyon, taken from the surface tram. The white building across the Eaagle River is the power plant. Drying facilities are on the left hand side.
Format:
Image
View from the surface tram looking down toward Belden.
13) Tram at Belden
Format:
Image
Looking up the tram at Belden toward Gilman; railroad siding in foreground.
14) Railroad bridge
Format:
Image
Verso: "railroad bridge down below Belden and Gilman"
The bridge crosses the Eagle River in the Eagle River Canyon.
15) Belden
Format:
Image
Looking down the Eagle River toward Belden. Railroad tracks in foreground; Gilman buildings are visible at the top.
16) Belden
Format:
Image
Facilities at Belden, some abandoned. Gilman is visible at the top of the cliff. Mine buildings are at right, midfield.
Format:
Image
Belden below Gilman in the Eagle River Canyon. Railroad siding, water tower, wagons, and equipment visible. Photo labeled: "On D.&R.G., Eagle River Canon, 293, Brisbois Photo, Leadville, Colo."
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
Format:
Image
Approaching Belden at the end of the surface tram. Mine facilities and equipment are visible as are the Eagle River and the railroad tracks across the river.
Format:
Image
Belden as seen from Gilman. On the left are the loading tippel, steam room and dryer. Loading tippel is extended over the railroad cars to be filled with ore. A surface tram carrying ore ready for loading is visible behind the loading tippel.
20) Tram at Belden
Format:
Image
Close up looking down the tram at Belden toward Gilman. Train at opposite side of the Eagle River at the bottom.
