Denver

Artist William Gunnison Chamberlain (American, 1815 - 1910)

Dateca. 1875

MediumAlbumen stereograph

DimensionsImage and sheet (both): 3 5/8 × 6 1/8 inches (9.21 × 15.56 cm)
Mount: 3 15/16 × 7 inches (10 × 17.78 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.3747

SignedOn mount recto, left edge, in black type: "Chamberlain's"; On mount recto, right edge, in black type: "Colorado Scenery."; On mount verso, center, white label, in black type: "Photographed and Published by W.G. CHAMBERLAIN, Cor. LARIMER and 15th Street, DENVER, COLORADO."

InscribedOn mount verso, center, white label, in black type: "DENVER. / DENVER, the political and commercial centre of Colorado, is situated on the South Platte / river 122 miles from the base of the mountains. The city limits cover four square miles; has excell- / ent school facilities, Holly water, gas wrks and irrigating ditches; commands and extensive moun- / tain view and is considered one of the most pleasant in the Unites States. Altitude 5317 feet."

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DescriptionImage taken from a high vantage point looking down onto a city with brick buildings divided by a pole in the foregound. Signs read "Fancy Goods" and "Queensware at Wholesale & Retail". There are fewer buildings in the background divided by large areas of open land.

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