Photographs Record
Images
Metadata
Object ID |
2012.010.012 |
Title |
Laying Track for the Denver & Northwestern in Golden |
Accession number |
2012.010 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Date |
1904 |
Description |
Black and white photograph of a group of men constructing Denver & Northwestern, 42" gauge train track in Golden, CO. To the right are the homes of Lt. Gov. William G. Smith (blocky-looking structure with tall chimney) and the Wheeler house (with ornamental porch). Eldridge house is further up the street facing toward camera. Calvary Episcopal Church is on the left. Mount Zion is in the background. Caption on the back of photo says, Working on a portion of the terminal loop on Second St. (12th Street today) in Golden. However, location is actually 13th Street. The depot will be built on the lot at the right of the picture, close to the mid-block between Washington Avenue and Arapahoe Street. |
Provenance |
Original acquired 10/17/2019 from private dealer, Brian Levine, brokering sale of Bathke collection-see 2019.061. MD |
Copyright |
All rights belong to Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden, without restriction. |
Credit line |
Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden, Ed and Nancy Bathke Collection |
Caption |
Laying Track for the Denver & Northwestern in Golden |
People |
Bell (Wheeler), Gertrude Smith, William G. |
Search Terms |
Calvary Episcopal Church Denver & Northwestern Railroad Mount Zion |