A man and woman, probably Carl and Esther Kaiser, stand in front of a gold dredge. Signs and notices on the dredge warn "No Admittance" and "Danger No Trespassing". Handwritten caption on the front: "Gold dredge managed by Carl Kaiser 1933-1938". The Yuba dredge (renamed Continental dredge) operated on the Blue River from 1917 to 1938, when it was dismantled and moved to Fairplay, Colorado. It was the last of the nine dredges operating around Breckenridge.
UnidentifiedA girl and boy playfully pull at opposite ends of the boy's suit coat outside Breckenridge High School on Harris Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. This game is often called "Tug of War". Quoted from text handwritten below the photograph: "Little Angels".
UnidentifiedA woman, dressed in a white high neck blouse and long dark skirt, sits on a rock outcropping in a mountain valley. She rests one hand on a hat placed next to her and holds a pine bough on her lap with her other hand. Trees and mountain peaks in the background. Colorado, circa late 1800s.
Westerman, OttoBoys in costumes pose for a group picture in the open doorway of the 1882-built Breckenridge schoolhouse. The boy in the front row, far left, wears a patriotic costume with striped pants, a star-patterned shirt, and a white top hat. Several boys wear knee-length, balloon-pant one-piece costumes, and four of the boys carry violins.
UnidentifiedChildren in costumes pose for a group picture in the open doorway of the 1882-built Breckenridge schoolhouse. A boy in a tuxedo and white bow tie holds a cane and top hat in the front row. Girls in white gowns and bonnets stand beside and behind him, each holding a toy doll.
UnidentifiedStanding in the snow outside a shed or garage, twelve-year-old June Kaiser smiles for the camera on January 23, 1943. June was the daughter of Carl and Esther Kaiser of Breckenridge, Colorado. She passed away on February 23, 1943, one month after this photograph was taken. Handwritten cation on the reverse: "June Francis Kaiser. Taken Jan 23rd 1943. Passed away Feb 23, 1943."
UnidentifiedPortrait photograph on card mount of Kathleen Trotter Briggle. Kathleen married William Harrison Briggle in January 1896. The couple lived on Harris Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Printed text on the card mount: "The Mantello."
UnidentifiedMary and Mrs. Berdon stand outside Breckenridge High School on Harris Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Quoted from text handwritten below the photograph, on the card mount: "Mary and Mrs. Berdon".
UnidentifiedPeople and a two horse-drawn carriage in front of the Summit House in Montezuma, Colorado. The hotel was built in 1869 and was originally named the Preston House. Mountains in the background.
Westerman, OttoPeople stand side by side to pose for a group portrait outside the Summit House in Montezuma, Colorado, circa late 1800s. The hotel was built in 1869 and was originally named the Preston House. Utility poles and more buildings line the dirt road. Mountains in the background.
Westerman, OttoPeople stand side by side to pose for a group portrait outside the Summit House in Montezuma, Colorado, circa late 1800s. The hotel was built in 1869 and was originally named the Preston House. Utility poles and more buildings line the dirt road. Mountains in the background.
Westerman, OttoStudio portrait photograph of Breckenridge resident Martha (Silverthorn) Finding. Mounted on cream card embossed with "D.B. Chase" and "Denver, Colo."
Chase, Dana B.Two well-dressed men and a burro stand outside a rough hewn log cabin by the Blue River, west of Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado. Wagons are parked nearby. Looking southwest with Colorado and Southern (C&S) railway boxcars and mill and/or smelter buildings in the background. Circa early 1900s.
Westerman, OttoTwo men dressed in suits lean against the railing of a bridge crossing Blue River, west of Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado. In the background (right) are mill and/or smelter buildings. Probably looking southwest from the Watson Avenue bridge. Circa 1900s.
Westerman, OttoWilliam W. Boyd and his apprentice, Arlington Fincher, stand in front of Boyd's blacksmith shop located at the northeast corner of Main Street and Carter Avenue (now named Wellington Road) in Breckenridge, Colorado. Boyd owned the shop from 1886 through March 5, 1904, when he sold his shop to Fincher. Boyd, dressed in a suit and hat, stands outside the front-gabled building with horizontal wood clapboard. Fincher, wearing a blacksmith apron, stands opposite, with his hand on his hip. In view through the open doorway is a grinding wheel, probably foot-powered.
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