In the Heart of Box Canyon
Item
Identifier
2025.016
Title
In the Heart of Box Canyon
Type
Photograph
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Date
1901
Creator
Keystone View Company
Culture
American
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Description
A stereoscopic print of a group of people on a wooden walkway in a canyon. Text on front reads "Keystone View Company. Manufactured and Publishers. Meadville, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. Copyright 1901, by B. L. Singley. 8008 -In the Heart of Box Canyon, Colo. U.S.A." Text on back reads "8,008 Im Innern des Box Canyon, Colorado, Ber St. Nel cuore del Box Canyon, Colorado, S.U.A. Au cœur du Box Canyon, Colorado, Etats Unis. En el Centro del Desfiladero del Box Canyon, Colorado, E.U.A. I hjertet af Box Canyon, Colorado, F.S. I det inre af Box Canyon, Colorado, F.S. 'With thunder peal and earthquake shock Crashed chasm open.' -Stapleton. This wonderful rock-ribbed canyon, which is situated in the vicinity of Ouray, is one of the great attractions in this part of the state. The large water main shown in this view conveys water from the mountain lakes to the town of Ouray." Pencil on back reads "6.- 5- DR4". The images are glued to the card, and are black and white. Card is tan with black text. Corners are rounded.
Measurements
3-1/2 x 7 in. (8.89 x 17.78 cm)
Medium
Stereoscopic photograph
Subject
Colorado; landscapes; landscape; photograph; photographs
Condition
Excellent. Card has slight denting and wear along edges, but image is fully intact. Slight staining on back.
Source
Gift of David M. Ebitz and Mary Ann Stankiewicz
Copyright statement
These images are posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. Other uses may not be permitted.