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1. Bus lines
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Photocopy of a postcard, the photo for which was taken by R. R. Cooper. Miners arriving for "Ole's Shift," standing in front of the bus.
From Ted Beck:
The Red Cliff bus line was probably started away back, probably in the 1930s, by Mickey Walsh. He got hold of a big old sedan, probably a Cadillac or Pierce-Arrow, that 7 or 8 men could crowd into and started hauling miners to Gilman. I don't think it was much of a success as it kept breaking down....
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The front of the Holy Cross Garage in flames on March 21, 1963.
Eagle Valley Enterprise, March 21, 1963 p.1: "An historic landmark in Red Cliff was burned to the ground and an adjoining building destroyed in a blaze early this morning and two young men are being quesioned in connection with a reported break in at the garage.
The Holy Cross Garage and adjoining house, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Owen went up in smoke. The residence was just remodeled...
7. Mickey Walsh
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Studio photograph for the wedding of Mickey and Mamie Carolyn Snow Walsh, August 11, 1920. Mr. Walsh owned and operated the Holy Cross Garage and Auto dealership in Red Cliff. Mamie Walsh was active in Neighbors of Woodcraft, Catholic Daughters and the Democratic party.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
13. Walsh's garage
14. W. W. Walsh home
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c.1920: Blacksmith shop at Red Cliff, run by Mike Walsh. Pictured are Mickey Walsh (front row, right), Oscar Myer and Mike Walsh (on right). There are five men seated and four standing in front of double doors on sidewalk. To the far left is a wagon wheel; in foreground is a sled with chains.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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Residents and onlookers watching fire fighting efforts on March 21, 1963, as the Holy Cross Garage and adjoining house burn. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Owen had purchased the property from Mickey Walsh and had recently remodeled the residence. Sheriff Jim Seabry investigated the fire as a possible arson.
19. Michael A. Walsh
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Mike Walsh standing at the anvil in his blacksmith shop. Ferrier equipment, horseshoes visible in foreground and hanging from the rafters.
"Saturday afternnon Mike Walsh and his son, Billy, stopped in town a short while, during which Mike visited with a number of old friends, among them the editor and Dr. Hotopp. Mike was eighty-six years of age a few days ago, and a number of his close friends threw a party in his honor on the occasion. More...