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Album page with inscription
cou-bha BHA.0006-001 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

The second page from the photo album with a handwritten and signed inscription. Designates Pauline W. Merritt as the recipient of the album as a gift from her brother, J. Frank Willis, and later as a gift from Pauline to her son. Quoted from handwritten text: "Pauline W. Merritt from her brother J. Frank Willis." and in different script "Given by Pauline W. Merritt to her son Jesse Frank Merritt named for her brother J. Frank Willis. 1937"

Willis, J. Frank
cou-bha BHA.0006-004 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

View of the train trestle or railway bridge over the Ten Mile Creek in the Ten Mile Canyon, near Frisco, Colorado. Railroad tracks run along the creek and up the canyon. Fallen trees, rocks and other debris in the foreground, probably the aftermath of a snow slide or avalanche. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "View in tenmile Canon [sic], the Land of snow Slides."

Westerman, Otto
cou-bha BHA.0006-016 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

Beginning of the railroad grade through snowy Ten Mile Canyon at Frisco, Colorado. To the left (southeast) of the narrow gauge track is a large stack of lumber or railroad ties. Opposite are utility poles. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "Entrance to the ten Mile Canon [sic] at Frisco."

Westerman, Otto
cou-bha BHA.0006-019 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

Mid-summer view of Breckenridge, Colorado from Lincoln Avenue showing snow on the peaks of the Tenmile Range. The 1882-built wood frame schoolhouse with bell tower stands prominently among the houses and churches. Title taken from handwritten caption on card mount: "Peak eight from hight [sic] of Lincoln Ave. as seen in mid Summer, showing perpetual Snow."

Westerman, Otto
"A pack train."
cou-bha BHA.0006-026-003 · Part · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

A miner's pack (or jack) train loaded with supplies, including a stove. Two burros stand on a dirt road lined with wooden frame buildings. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "A pack train."

Westerman, Otto
"Scene in ten Mile Canon."
cou-bha BHA.0006-039 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

In Ten Mile Canyon near Frisco, Colorado, a well-dressed man and woman stand on a log bridge over Ten Mile Creek to enjoy the view. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "Scene in ten Mile Canon [sic]."

Westerman, Otto
cou-bha BHA.0006-047-001 · Part · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

Frank Willis sits in a chair next to a bookcase in the front room of his house in Breckenridge, Colorado. Behind him is a curtained window with a row of plants on the windowsill. The door is open to allow outdoor light to stream in through the screen door.

Westerman, Otto
cou-bha BHA.0006-007 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

View from Shock Hill looking east over the town of Breckenridge, Colorado towards Bald Mountain. The Denver South Park and Pacific (DSP&P) railway tracks and train depot are in the foreground, west of town. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "Breckenridge Colo, from Shockhill, looking west."

Westerman, Otto
cou-bha BHA.0006-008-004 · Part · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

Inside the Jessie Stamp Mill mill in Gold Run, northeast of Breckenridge, Colorado. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "Interior view of Stamp Mill."

Westerman, Otto
"Illinois park and railway"
cou-bha BHA.0006-013 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

Looking southeast from Barney Ford Hill over Illinois Park where Iron Springs, Puzzle Mine, Ouray Mine and the Germania Mine and Mill were located. Railway went around Hook Eye Curve with sidings to some of the mines. Near Breckenridge, Colorado. Abbreviated title taken from handwritten caption on card mount: "View from Niggerhill showing Illinois park and railway, 500ft below."

Westerman, Otto
cou-bha BHA.0006-018 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

Denver South Park and Pacific Railway (DSP&P) narrow gauge railroad tracks along the Boreas High Line route entering Breckenridge, Colorado with a view of the Tenmile Range in the background. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "The Mountains as they appear from railway grate, just before entering Breckenridge."

Westerman, Otto
"Spruce Creek falls."
cou-bha BHA.0006-026-002 · Part · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

Spruce Creek Falls (Continental Falls) south of Breckenridge, Colorado. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "Spruce Creek falls."

Westerman, Otto
cou-bha BHA.0006-030 · Item · circa 1880s-1903
Part of J. Frank Willis Photograph Album

The Blue River looking west toward Frisco, Colorado. Snow-covered mountains (right to left): Mount Royal, Mount Victoria (with avalanche chute), Peak 1 and Tenmile Peak (often called Peak 2). Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "View showing traces of ancient Snow slides".

Westerman, Otto