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A postcard of Mount of the Holy Cross, which sits at an elevation of 14,176 feet.
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"Situated near Redcliff, Colo., this natural cross is one of the Wonders of the World. Once each year services are held below the cross, at which thousands of visitors attend."
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Postcard image of the Mount of the Holy Cross. "Compliments Colorado Commandery No. 1 K.T. 32nd Triennial Conclave Denver, 1913."
144. Frenchy's Cabin
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A plein air oil by Barb Bomier.
"Frenchy's Cabin," in Red Cliff, was owned by the Tetreault family of Red Cliff. Members of the Tetreault family worked in Red Cliff and Gilman at the Eagle Mine, which was owned by the Empire Zinc Company.
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UPPER LEFT: A ROYAL BATTLE. Two Mule deer bucks lock antlers in a fight for supremacy.
UPPER RIGHT: The MOUNTAIN LION, also known as Puma, Cougar and Catamount, is an extremely fierce hunter.
LOWER LEFT: The eerie wail of the COYOTE is heard in the high mountains as well as in the plains country.
LOWER RIGHT: The BOBCAT is able to thrive near heavily populated areas, but prefer remote and rocky terrain.
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UPPER LEFT: Mother Bear and Cub
UPPER RIGHT: Rocky Mountain Sheep
LOWER LEFT: Herd of Bull Elk
LOWER RIGHT: Western Mule Buck Deer
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"YOUNGSTERS OF THE FOREST"
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"It is located on D. & R. G. W. R. R., at an altitude of 6,598 feet, and is county seat of Eagle County. Has population of over 400 and is noted for agriculture, stock-raising and mining. It has good schools and churches."
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Front view of the Eagle County Court House built in 1932. Postcard labeled: Sanborn w.2005 in lower right hand corner.
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"MOUNT HOLY CROSS IS WORLD FAMOUS, in fact one of the World's Wonders. This superb natural symbol of faith is situated near Redcliff on the Ocean to Ocean Highway west of Leadville. Nowhere else in the world has the Creator engraved a religious symbol so perfect and of such great interest. Even those who are not religious cannot gaze upon this symbol embodying the nobler aspirations of mankind without a feeling of awe and reverence."
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A postcard depicting the Mount of the Holy Cross and the surrounding wilderness area.
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A postcard depicting the Mount of the Holy Cross and the surrounding wilderness area.
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Machin's Ranch, Riland, Colorado, showing buildings, roads, and river. The place to go for trout and game, Rates $2.00 per day."
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A cradle roll invitation sent to Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. (E.A.) Michael for their two children, Everett and [?]. The "cradle roll" was a listing of babies and young children kept by a church; in this case, most likely the Eagle Methodist Church. The invitation is a postcard with a 1 cent stamp signed by Mrs. H. Baer.
155. James R. Steward
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A postcard print of James R. Steward taken around 1912. Dated December 25, 1912.
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"Number 6 chairlift and Bell Mountain ski slopes from Midway Point, Aspen Mountain. View east toward Continental Divide."
157. Double track
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"Double Track, Eagle River Canon, Colo." A passenger train in the Eagle River Canyon.
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"Eagle River Canon is between Leadville and Glenwood Springs, and is the center of considerable mining activity. One of the striking features of this Canon is in the fact that its walls are pierced near the summit with the shafts and tunnels of mines, and looking up the rugged heights, one catches glimpses of the shaft houses and...
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"Along The River Road Near McCOY, Colo." This postcard was sent from a Katherine to Mr. James Murphy of Elgin, Illinois. It is dated July, 17, 1913, and was sent from McCoy.
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"Well Jim how do you stand the warm weather. I don't know what it is to be hot. but I suppose when I get home I will make up for it. Katherine"
159. Hanging Lake
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A postcard of Hanging Lake, located in Glenwood Canyon.
160. Red Cliff Bridge
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A postcard of the Red Cliff Bridge, taken sometime after its opening and dedication in 1941.
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"High bridge over Eagle River Cañon at Red Cliff - Battle Mountain Highway (U.S. 24), Colorado."