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First Avenue

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Elevated view of First Avenue, the main street in town. The area is home to the O.K. Lodging House, Denver Bar, and other restaurants and stores. Published by E.A. Hegg.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A61)04668

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011GGV
Legacy ID
WHi 85886

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