Office in the Gold Pan Mining Company building on South Ridge Street in Breckenridge, Colorado, circa early 1900s. In the center of the ornately wallpapered room is a heavy wood table with six chairs and a three globe light fixture hanging above. Against one wall is a roll top desk.
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Remains of the ore bin and log cribbing at the Wellington-Oro Mine site, located in French Gulch east of Breckenridge, Colorado. The ore bin sits on the huge mine dump of the Extenuate (X10U8) and Brown tunnels.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Oren K. Gaymon's house on Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado. The one story, cross gable house has a shingle roof, brick chimneys, a modified Palladian window in the front gable, and a square bay and enclosed porch on the south side. Faceted bays flank the front door under a porch roof and brackets support the roof's eaves. Circa 1898.
Westerman, OttoTitle quoted from handwritten text on the item: "Oro Ore Chute, Wellington Mine Remains at Breckenridge". Shows the Wellington-Oro ore bin on the Extenuate (also known as X10U8) mine dump. In French Gulch, near Breckenridge, Colorado. Circa 1967.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Two-story, multi-gable roofed frame building with bay windows on the east side of South Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado. Circa 1930s. A sign leaning in the front bay window reads: "Owens Mortuary". Originally built in 1891-1892 as a residence for C.O. and E. Anna Linquist. In 1905 it was the home of Fred and Minnie Bruch. Later, Lester C. Owens operated a funeral home here from 1932 until 1951.
UnidentifiedThe bar inside the Corner Saloon on Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado. Circa 1894. The owner, John "Johnny or Johnnie" Dewers, is the second man from the left. The men (numbered, from left to right): 1. Hiram Johnson; 2. Johnnie Dewers; 3. W.B. Manring; 4. John Allen; 5. Henry Allen; 6. Bob Lott; 7. Howard Hill; 8. John Williams; 9. L.C. Whipple; 10. William McManus. A sign advertising "Cherry Bounce" hangs on the mirror and a cash register flanked by two figurines/statues is centered on the bar back. "Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. Milwaukee Lager Beer" signs are displayed on top of the large wooden icebox next to the bar.
UnidentifiedA man skis down Park Lane ski run, with the summit of Peak 8 in view. At the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.Park Meadows Lodge in Breckenridge, Colorado. Located on Sawmill Road, two blocks west of town on the way to Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area. L-shaped, two-story wood frame building.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.A corner of the parlor room in Charles A. and Martha (Silverthorn) Finding's house on Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Circa 1893. The carpeted interior has patterned wallpaper hung with ornately framed illustrations and photographs. Behind the polished cast iron parlor stove is an unused fireplace, with its opening covered by a metal sheet. Its mirror-backed mantel is draped in a floral print cloth and crowded with vases, a clock, framed pictures, statuettes and animal figurines, and brass candle holders. A chair sits in the corner near a bookcase topped with more decorative items and framed pictures. A large book is displayed on a metal book stand, probably the Family Bible.
UnidentifiedA bartender wearing a red vest serves drinks to a couple sitting at the bar while other customers sit around a table to drink beer or other beverages. The interior features red carpeted floor and wood paneled walls, with one wall covered in matching solid red textured wallpaper. Probably inside a barroom in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.A group of men and women sitting around a table are joined by two men playing guitar in a dimly lit lounge, probably in Breckenridge, Colorado. The interior features red carpeting, wood paneled walls and wooden beams across the ceiling. The tables are covered in matching red tablecloths.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.View of a rock retaining wall and the Denver, South Park and Pacific (DSP&P) narrow gauge railroad tracks on the way down from the Alpine Tunnel on Alpine Pass near Pitkin, Colorado. Paywell Mountain stands in the background. Handwritten on the reverse "Palisades at Alpine Pass near Pitkin DSP&P RR." Stamped "O. Westerman, Photographer, Breckenridge, - Colorado."
Westerman, OttoTitle quoted from handwritten text on the item: "Peak 8 in the Ten Mile Range of the Breckenridge Ski Area".
Topolnicki Sr., John A.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, OttoView of Breckenridge, Colorado, from Lincoln Avenue in early autumn after the first snowfall on Peak 8 of the Tenmile Range. The 1882-built wood frame schoolhouse with bell tower stands prominently among the houses and churches. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: "Peak eight in early autumn after the first Snowfall."
Westerman, OttoPeople 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, OttoHouses on the east side Main Street at Adams Avenue in Breckenridge, Colorado, circa 1915. From left to right: Barney L. Ford's original house/cottage (constructed by Ford in 1881, Nels Pehrson owned the property circa 1914s); Pehrson's house (built by Pehrson in 1899, he added Palladian windows and a new front porch in 1909) and the Linquist house (constructed 1891-1892). Nels' son Sam stands on the dirt road directly in front of a stopped horse-drawn carriage piloted by Albert Schatz. There is a utility/telegraph pole near the street. Boreas Pass can be seen in the background.
UnidentifiedPeople are dressed in costumes for a party or event in Breckenridge - probably Ullr Dag Festival.
Topolnicki Sr., John A.A well-dressed man, woman, and boy stand on lumber scattered on the side of the Swan River, overlooking Bucyrus No. 4 dredge. Behind the boy is a large stack of wood for the dredge's boiler. Excavated rocks and boulders line the opposite side of the river, following the dredging route. In the background are tree-covered hills. Circa early 1900s.
UnidentifiedView of a lounge area from the upstairs landing in a hotel lodge or large home. People sit on round brown lounge chairs in front of a grand stone fireplace. A tall Christmas tree decorated with tinsel and lights is displayed in front of a window. In Breckenridge, Colorado.
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