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Denver,CO - Denver County - c1878 - Flood Scene Stereograph Photograph :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Denver,CO - Denver County - c1878 - Flood Scene Stereograph Photograph :
Measures 6" x 3 1/2." Medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition with some wear. The photograph on the left side has a small tear in the center and wrinkles from water damage on the top left. William G. Chamberlain photographer. People gather on the opposite sides of a bridge that was destroyed by a flood. The flood waters may have calmed but the flood's destruction is evident. The damage is seen clearly by the destroyed bridge sand the muddy water of the streets. Cherry Creek was once a Denver suburb. It wasn’t until 1950 that a dam was put in place to control the floodwaters.