Mount of the Holy Cross, Colorado
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This plaque is at the Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook, also known as Julia's Deck, on the Shrine Pass Trail. Shrine Pass Road [FSR 709], a maintained dirt road, connects Vail and Red Cliff
The first section is Psalm 104:24 and the prayer following is unattributed. Interestingly enough, these same quotations are on plaques at the Grand Canyon and the Bronte Waterfall (England).
O Lord,
How manifold
are Thy works!
In wisdom hast
Thou made them...
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Eagle County dentist, Dr. O. W. Randall, with his assistant, Mary Splaner, working on a patient at Gilman, Colorado. Dr. Randall visited the various communities in Eagle County, providing dental services. He also is known for his involvement with the Mount of the Holy Cross pilgrimages.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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Caption by O.W. Randall: "Little area of 2 or 3 acres, a plateau projecting out of the north side of Notch Mountain. It is covered with green grass and a little stream of snow water runs the length of it."
44) Ross F. Sandoval
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Marker for: "Beloved husband and son, Ross F. Sandoval, June 23, 1962--July 17, 1986," in Riverview Cemetery. An elk hunting scene with Mount of the Holy Cross is engraved at center with flowers and the letter "S" engraved at the top of the marker.
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Front view of the Log Community House at Camp Tigiwon, near Mount of the Holy Cross. Shows rock foundation, front steps, dormers, paned windows. Photograph labeled: 293100
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End view of the log Community House at Camp Tigiwon, near Mount of the Holy Cross. Side service door visible; rock foundation; porch. Benches lined up in foreground. Photo labeled: 293099
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Post office at Tigiwon, Colorado. Located on the way to Notch Mountain trail, it was used to postmark letters for people on pilgrimage to view the Mt. of the Holy Cross. The Post office was established June 5, 1929 and discontinued September 30, 1942 [from Colorado Post Offices 1859-1989, by Bauer, Osment and Willard, 1990].
There are several people standing next to an automobile and a camper with bedroll standing in front of the log building.
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48) Tigiwon
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Riders gathering at Tigiwon on their way to Notch Mountain. Dr. O. W. Randall is at center, looking left and wearing glasses.
Stamped on back: "Quality BB Print guaranteed not to fade Jul 10 1928"
49) Tigiwon
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Riders gathering at Tigiwon on their way to Notch Mountain. "Tigiwan Path" at top of photo.
Stamped on back: "Quality BB Print guaranteed not to fade Jul 10 1928"
50) Tigiwon tents
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Campfires, tents, campers and horses at Tigiwon.
[The number 25 is written on the upper left margin of the photo.]
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1933-40: Front and side view of the rock Shelter House on Notch Mountain, opposite the Holy Cross. "This is the end of the trail for pilgrimagers [sic]." Built by the CCC. Door and window shaded by overhangs of timber and shingle. Foreground composed of rocky ground. (Labeled 283452)
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
52) Tigiwon
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At the Tigiwon camp, men cooking and gathering wood.
Caption by O. W. Randall: "We had a trout dinner all ready for them when they got to Tigiwon. It was a perfect day and they sure enjoyed the trip."
Stamped on back: "Quality BB Print guaranteed not to fade Jul 10 1928"
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William Henry Jackson, reading. The photo was taken about thirty years after his activities in Eagle County.
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Burbank's Monoliths on Shrine Pass near Turkey Creek, Red Cliff, Colorado. Rock outcroppings with snow in foreground.
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Interior of the Camp Tigiwon Community House showing the stone fireplace, roof beams, and interior log walls. Mantelpiece is a half-timber. Andirons visible in fireplace front. Photo labeled: 29309
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Pack train going up Notch Mountain (north side). At least ten animals and several riders are visible. The horses are transporting timber for the framing of the Shelter House. Eagle River valley and Gore Range are in right background. Photo labeled: 281248
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Looking north, the Shelter House rock walls are approximately 4' up with the wooden framework visible. The pack horses carrying the framing are at the right in the photo. Construction workers' tent stands to the right of the Shelter House. Man sawing timber is at the far left. Photo is labeled: 281253.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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View facing south of the Shelter House walls going up. Ten men are working on the building; one horse visible on left along with the top of the tent. Photo labeled: 281247
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
