Description

CITY OF VICTOR, CRIPPLE CREEK GOLD MINING DISTRICT, COLORADO original panoramic photograph

Circa 1900

#403, Smith-Hassell, photographers, Denver, Colorado.  Studio: 1644 Broadway

Excellent tones & contrasts; superb detail.

Photograph dimensions: 18 inches by 7 inches

Mat dimensions: 18-1/2 inches by 9-1/2 inches

Photograph condition: near fine; slight bend in mat on left-hand side, with a miniscule effect.

Mat condition: some wear on left edge, with chip on upper left-hand corner.

Image: City of Victor rebuilt after devastating 1899 fire.  Most all commercial buildings were reconstructed in stone and brick, as was the Gold Coin Mine in the center of Victor.  Ajax, Strong, Stratton’s Independence, and Portland mines visible on Battle Mountain  Hollywood and Goldfield visible in the background, on the foot of Cow Mountain.

One of the best panoramas taken of the newly revived City of Victor.

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