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A biographical sketch of Hugh Clark Boon, one of the pioneers of Salida, Colorado. This statement is part of the Thomas A. Nevens Papers.
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All 27 roundhouse tracks and nearly half of the Salida roundhouse itself, are visible in this photograph, taken sometime between 1890 and 1892. Nearly half of the stalls carry four rails to handle both gauges. The 62-foot turntable was used until 1909, when it was replaced with an 80-foot model. Moving counter-clockwise from the roundhouse lead nearest the photographer, the following locomotives are visible: • narrow-gauge Engine 62, a Baldwin...
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Denver & Rio Grande Scenic Line Band members march in curb-hugging lines as they bring up the rear of one of Salida’s many parades. Horse-drawn floats and fire equipment obviously preceded the band. The parade route is eastbound on First Street, almost at its intersection with F Street. To the right of the Union Hotel is an assayer and chemist; Henry’s Place, a saloon, is in the frame building and the sign on the wall advertises Dr. Kilmer’s...
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Squirrel on the same porch that is photographed in 'Unidentified family sitting on house porch.' Janice Pennington Collection.
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Francis Haley King, on the left side of the buggy seat, and her unidentified companion, won second place in the children’s float contest for their entry in the July 4 parade. The decorations seem to have held together remarkably well considering the parade route ran 12 blocks up F Street, turned right on Twelfth before returning to First Street on G. It was touted then as the longest parade in Salida history. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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Peter Mulvany presumably among the ruins of the Big Fire, Jan. 2, 1888. Peter Mulvany’s hotel burned to the ground, and fire took out buildings a half a block in every direction. This photo is looking towards the west. The Hot Springs Livery (visible back left) was based at 2nd and G Streets. Bob Rush Collection.
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Interview with Gladys Bunker, b. August 31, 1913 and died June 7, 2011. Gladys discusses growing up and the ranching life in the San Luis Valley.
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Photograph of the Salida High School Football Champions for 1935. Salida High School Collection.
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Tunnel No. 2, Colchester Gold & Copper Mining & Milling Co., Salida, Colo. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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A panoramic view of Smeltertown, near Salida, Colorado. Bob Rush Collection.
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One of the many parades that were held in Salida, Colorado. Bob Rush Collection.
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As many as 100 trains a day passed through Salida – and sometimes there were 15 or more passenger trains. That was apparently the case on this day in 1884. The coaches on the far track are awaiting wash jobs before returning to service. Tenderfoot Mountain is visible in the distance. Ernest Brownson Collection.
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Charles Hanks. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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Judge Joseph Newitt's essay about the early days of Chaffee County, including a list of the 'old cranks' who founded the city of Salida and a letter from George K. Hartenstein. This statement is part of the Thomas A. Nevens Papers.
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Winter Scene with Train Passing Through. Virgil Jackson Collection.
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A view of W. 2nd Street in Salida, Colorado. Bob Rush Collection.
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Helen Hanks. Haley-Bratton Collection.
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Two women, one posing, one seated on a house porch. Virgil Jackson Collection.
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Automobile touring in Salida, Colorado. Josephine Soukup Collection.
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Interview with Mary Virginia Vigil, b. March 5, 1931 and died Oct. 6, 2014.