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42) Dock Homan
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Dock [Fletcher Bliss] Homan at the Wolcot depot. Western Union sign in the background; dog at left background. Homan was the D. & R.G. agent at Wolcott.
Eagle Valley Enterprise Jan. 10, 1910 p.8: "F. B. Homan the D.&R.G. agent at Wolcott, has been a victim of the influenza the past week, but is getting along nicely toward recovery now."
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This photograph of the Eagle River Canon was taken around 1885 by Alexander Martin. At the center-bottom of the image, you can see the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. In the cliffs above, you can see various structures and buildings that are no doubt related to mining activities in the area.
45) Eagle depot
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The Eagle depot on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Taken in the 1910s. Two unidentified individuals are seen near a baggage cart. A portion of a train is visible on the right. A sign above the baggage cart reads, "Western Union Telegraph & Cable Office."
The Eagle Depot was owned and operated by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and served as an express and freight stop. Local
farmers would bring their crops to the station where it would...
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View of the town of Eagle, looking east, with the Eagle River in the foreground. Railroad bridge is in midground.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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Development of Edwards continues in the Timothy field. Railroad tracks for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad can be seen in the background.
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Edwards "rest area bordered by Denver and Rio Grande Railroad right of way fence. '73."
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"An upstream view of the Colorado River and railroad, showing the former Quinlan ranch (now Kirby's). Note how the river was relocated to avoid building bridges. The Quinlans lived on and cultivated some land in the foreground area at one time." -- McCoy Memoirs p.143
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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 postcard of the Glenwood Springs railroad station, originally a stop on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. The station is still standing and is now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad. The station is served by Amtrak's "California Zephyr." The station first opened in 1904.
55) Gypsum Depot
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The Gypsum Depot on wheels, being moved from Gypsum to Eagle.
EVE March 28, 1968 p.3:
"Gypsum: Work has commenced on the removal of one of the old landmarks of the town this week. Leo Hargrave bought the building from the D&RG and will move it to Eagle. He will put it on land in east Eagle. The depot was built in 1887 when the railroad came through Gypsum. It was closed several years ago when passenger service was taken off this section of the...
56) Gypsum Depot
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Photo show the beginning of the removal and relocation of the Gypsum Depot from Gypsum to Eagle.
EVE March 28, 1968 p.3:
"Gypsum: Work has commenced on the removal of one of the old landmarks of the town this week. Leo Hargrave bought the building from the D&RG and will move it to Eagle. He will put it on land in east Eagle. The depot was built in 1887 when the railroad came through Gypsum. It was closed several years ago when passenger service...
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The Gypsum Depot as it appeared in July 1968 after its relocation to Eagle, Colorado. It was remodeled by Leo Hargrave into a duplex.
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A view of Hanging Rock in the Eagle River Canyon. A single rail line is visible near the Eagle River.
60) Ice Train Wreck
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The engine of the Ice Train just after it was righted by the "Big Hook" at the right. The logo "Bucyrus" is visible on the crane arm. Debris and ice still surround the engine. The drailment occurred on December 31, 1927.
"Ice Train runs away on grade below Pando," Eagle Valley Enterprise Jan. 6, 1928 p.1
