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This photograph, dated ca. 1886, was taken along the tracks of the Colorado Midland Railway where it passes through Hell Gate in Pitkin County. The photographer is identified as J.L. Clinton. In the canyon below is Ivanhoe Creek, which feeds into the Fryingpan River. The man holding onto the electrical pole is unidentified. The tracks in this area have since been removed and the path turned into Frying Pan Road.
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This photograph was taken from a car on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad sometime around 1899. The photographer is presumed to be Prof. Charles Peter Berkey. Professor Berkey was in Colorado as part of a school trip from the University of Minnesota. He came with mining students from that university to study the "practical science of mining."
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This stereoscopic view of Gilman, Colorado was taken around 1895 by A. E. Dickerson. Gilman proper is off to the left of this image. With the main focus being on the cliffside south of the town. What are likely mining buildings can be seen in the top left corner of the image with what appears to be waste rock coming down the cliffside towards the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. The man in the center of image is unidentified.
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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.
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This photograph of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Station in Gilman, Colorado was taken around 1896. The photographer is identified as C. W. Erdlen.
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This stereoscopic view of Red Cliff, Colorado (facing southeast) was taken by William Henry Jackson some time in the late 1800s. It's likely this image is from before 1883, since the caption states that the image is of Red Cliff, Summit County, Colorado. Red Cliff was a part of Summit County for a few years before 1883. In 1883, Eagle County was formed and Red Cliff became the county seat.
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This Thanksgiving themed postcard, featuring a stereotypical American colonist aiming a muzzle-loading firearm at a wild turkey, was sent to Dorothy Shryack by a cousin named Helen on November 25, 1913. The message on the address side is dated November 24, 1913.
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This unique postcard was sent to Dorothy Shryack by Miss Crawford on November 26, 1909.
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This Easter themed postcard, featuring baby chickens in front of the holy cross surrounded by flowers, was sent to Dorothy Shryack by Miss Hamly on April 7, 1909.
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This colorful floral postcard was sent to a Mrs. W. Shryack by someone named Effie on June 28, 1912. The recipient is called Allie by the sender.
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This postcard, featuring a floral and leafy wreath design, was sent to Dorothy Shryack by someone named Carl on September 9, 1908.
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This simple Christmas themed postcard was sent to Dorothy Shryack by a Mrs. Bowen on December 23, 1918.
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This postcard, featuring flowers and a mountains landscape, was sent to Dorothy Shryack by someone named Byron on December 25, 1908.
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This Christmas postcard, featuring a hand-painted floral design, was addressed to Dorothy Shryack by an unidentified person on December 21, 1912.
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This wild west themed postcard, featuring a woman dressed in western attire and holding a revolver on her finger, was sent to Dorothy Shryack by J. W. Van Horn on March 4, 1911.
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This floral postcard was sent to Dorothy Shryack by an unidentified sender on November 28, 1910.
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This floral greeting postcard was sent to Dorothy Shryack by someone with initials M.G. on February 2, 1909. The message on the front of the card says, "Flowers are the sweetest things god ever made and forgot to put a soul into."
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From the Shryack Family Collection. This real photo postcard, featuring a group portrait of a man, a young girl, and an older woman, was likely created in the early 20th century at some time after 1908. The individuals in the photo have yet to be identified. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800.
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From the Shryack Family Collection. It is unknown who or where this man is. Presumed to be related to or associated with the Shryack Family. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800.
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From the Shryack Family Collection. The real photo postcard, featuring a young lady and a girl, was likely produced in the early 20th century after around 1908. The two individuals in the photo have yet to be identified. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800.