A section of the "Great Flume" called the Swan River and Georgia Gulch flume, northeast of Breckenridge, Colorado, circa 1905-1906. In the foreground, a waste gate diverts water downhill when a repair on the wooden flume was needed.
Westerman, OttoTitle quoted from handwritten text on the item: "The Ullrhom, Breckenridge Ski Area". Skiers gather outside the operations building at the Peak 8 base of the ski area, where the lift ticket offices, rental shop and lunch room was located. The building was nicknamed the "Ullrhom" in honor of "Ullr", Nordic patron saint of skiers. In 1966 a propane leak at the Ullr Holm caused an explosion resulting in the death of one man and injuring 12 others. The slide transparency support/holder is dated February 1967; the photograph was probably taken before 1966.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.The Wellington Mill in French Gulch, east of Breckenridge, Colorado. Handwritten caption on the front: "Wellington Mill".
UnidentifiedThe Wellington Mine and Mill in French Gulch, east of Breckenridge, Colorado. Handwritten caption on the front: "Wellington Mine & Mill".
UnidentifiedTrain depot and railroad tracks on Boreas Pass, east of Breckenridge. A man leans against a wood utility pole flanked by two walls of snow that reach the gable of the depot building behind him. In the background are snow-covered mountains. Handwritten on the reverse: "Top of Boreas Pass, Depot, remains of snow tunnel" and stamped "O. Westerman, Photographer, Breckenridge, Colorado". Circa 1899.
Westerman, OttoPlumes of smoke rise from the train engines pushing the rotary snow plow through deep snow covering the railroad tracks on its way to Boreas Pass, east of Breckenridge, Colorado. Circa April 1899.
Westerman, OttoSnowy landscape view of Breckenridge, Colorado, looking east toward the railroad tracks on Barney Ford Hill. Plumes of smoke are visible rising from the rotary snowplow railroad engines. Bald Mountain in the background. During the "Big Snow" event of 1898-1899.
Westerman, OttoSki School Director Trygve Berge skiing down a run on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area. Berge was co-director with Sigurd Rockne beginning in 1961. After Rockne left, he continued to run the ski school until 1970 when Aspen Skiing Company purchased the ski area.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Ski School Director Trygve Berge skiing down a run on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area. Berge was co-director with Sigurd Rockne beginning in 1961. After Rockne left, he continued to run the ski school until 1970 when Aspen Skiing Company purchased the ski area.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Breckenridge Ski Area ski school director Trygve Berge executes a front somersault on skis while a group of ski school students and instructors (wearing red ski jackets) watch from the trail's side.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Ski School Director Trygve Berge performs a front somersault on skis while skiing down a run on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Two boys pull a sled in the snowy landscape to the east of Edwin Carter's log cabin and museum on Ridge Street, Breckenridge. Town buildings and a view of the snow-capped Tenmile Range in the background.
UnidentifiedTwo girls stand in the entrance of a snow tunnel during the winter of the "Big Snow" of 1898-1899. They wear berets and are dressed in wool coats with fur-trimmed capelet. Behind them is the Livery building on the east side of Main Street, Breckenridge. Handwritten on the reverse: "One of my best efforts".
UnidentifiedTwo young girls pose next to the large mound of snow remaining on the west side of Main Street, Breckenridge. During the "Big Snow" event of 1898-1899 heavy snowfall had reached the second story of most buildings, and tunnels through the snow were used to access businesses.
UnidentifiedA young man, wearing a red ski jacket, stands above a young woman in a yellow ski sweater who is reclined on her skis supported by ski poles stuck in the snow. They are smiling at each other. The man's skis are crossed in the snow beside him. On Peak 8 at the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Two skiers stand side by side to pose for the camera on Peak 8 of Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. The man wears a dark blue sweater with white stripes and dark blue ski pants. The woman is dressed in a yellow cardigan sweater over dark blue ski pants. Both wear sunglasses over their eyes.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Two skiers, a man and a woman, stand side by side to pose for the camera on Peak 8 of Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. The man wears a sweater with white stripes and ski pants. The woman is dressed in a yellow cardigan sweater over ski pants. Both wear sunglasses over their eyes.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Two skiers stop at the top of a ski run on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. The woman wears a patterned ski jacket over maroon wool ski pants, and mittens. A bonnet style hat with ties under her chin covers her golden brown hair. The man standing to her right has dark sunglasses and a goatee. His gray ski jacket is unzipped, and he wears light brown (possibly corduroy) knickers over alpine patterned socks. Both skiers wear leather lace up ski boots. The town of Breckenridge is in view in the distance.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Postcard, Colorado Photography, "Breckenridge Park Meadows Lodge". Two side-by-side photographs show the lodge and the lodge interior. Caption on the reverse: "Park Meadows at Breckenridge is located on the road to the ski area. Two blocks west of the center of town. Large community room with circular fireplace for your après-ski enjoyment; Each unit equipped with kitchenettes, dishes, silverware, linens, etc.; Daily maid service; A deposit equal to one (1) night's lodging required to confirm reservations. Refundable on two week's advance notice."
Topolnicki Sr., John A.A group of men, women and children on an outing to Blue Lake, south of Breckenridge, Colorado. Some people sit on rocks, while others stand in the talus or scree field near the water's edge. In the background is a mountain cirque. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "Upper blue lake, 11,000 ft above sea level. 1/2 mile wide, stocked with Mountain Trout."
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