Center of Southwest Studies

Collection  P 001:
Southwest  Colorado general photograph collection
Category I: Durango (Colo.)

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Title: Early view of the city of Durango (Colo.),1885       
Call#: 
SWP 001 I-07-01;     Negative# (if any): 1056
Subjects ~ Notes: Durango (Colo.)  This photo was taken up the hill from the intersection of 3rd Ave. and Florida Road looking west. In the foreground one can see the present day bridge of the D&SNGR and the Animas River. In the background 20-30 other houses and buildings can be seen.    Half of St. Columba's Church is visible at extreme right. Railroad bridge in foreground.

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