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This wreck occurred west of Glenwood Springs with no injuries. A wrecking derrick was called in from Grand Junction to remove the wrecked cars off the line so rail travel could resume. Derricks were specially designed cranes mounted onto cars and at that time had around a 100-ton capacity. Logistically, bringing in a derrick was a considerable undertaking. It could take days for a wreck to be cleared and repairs to the rails would sometimes be necessary.
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This wreck occurred west of Glenwood Springs with no injuries. A wrecking derrick was called in from Grand Junction to remove the wrecked cars off the line so rail travel could resume. Derricks were specially designed cranes mounted onto cars and at that time had around a 100-ton capacity. Logistically, bringing in a derrick was a considerable undertaking. It could take days for a wreck to be cleared and repairs to the rails would sometimes be necessary.
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This wreck occurred west of Glenwood Springs with no injuries. A wrecking derrick was called in from Grand Junction to remove the wrecked cars off the line so rail travel could resume. Derricks were specially designed cranes mounted onto cars and at that time had around a 100-ton capacity. Logistically, bringing in a derrick was a considerable undertaking. It could take days for a wreck to be cleared and repairs to the rails would sometimes be necessary.
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This wreck occurred west of Glenwood Springs with no injuries. A wrecking derrick was called in from Grand Junction to remove the wrecked cars off the line so rail travel could resume. Derricks were specially designed cranes mounted onto cars and at that time had around a 100-ton capacity. Logistically, bringing in a derrick was a considerable undertaking. It could take days for a wreck to be cleared and repairs to the rails would sometimes be necessary.
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This wreck occurred west of Glenwood Springs with no injuries. A wrecking derrick was called in from Grand Junction to remove the wrecked cars off the line so rail travel could resume. Derricks were specially designed cranes mounted onto cars and at that time had around a 100-ton capacity. Logistically, bringing in a derrick was a considerable undertaking. It could take days for a wreck to be cleared and repairs to the rails would sometimes be necessary.
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This wreck occurred west of Glenwood Springs with no injuries. A wrecking derrick was called in from Grand Junction to remove the wrecked cars off the line so rail travel could resume. Derricks were specially designed cranes mounted onto cars and at that time had around a 100-ton capacity. Logistically, bringing in a derrick was a considerable undertaking. It could take days for a wreck to be cleared and repairs to the rails would sometimes be necessary.
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Real estate appraisal card. 234 E. 2nd Street, lots 21 & 22, block 23, in Salida, Colorado.
This house was built between 1898 and 1904. The city directory of 1905-06, when John G., Blossom G., and Mamie Nash lived here. Mr. Nash was born in 1845 in Ireland and was a laborer for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. He was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen for 25 years. He died of pneumonia in April 1915, after residing in Salida for...
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Real estate appraisal card, 304 E. 2nd Street, lots 14-16, block 24, in Salida, Colorado.
This house was built before 1886, based on a Sanborn map of that date. Ernest M., Harry, and Sidney De Late lived at this house in 1903-04. They all worked for Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Ernest was a machinist. Sidney was a switchman and the head of the household. Harry was an apprentice. Harry De Late continued to live here in 1906, when he was...
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Real estate appraisal card. 340 E. 1st Street, lots 23-24, block 2, in Salida, Colorado.
This house was built about 1903-04. The 1911-12 city directory indicated that Frank W. and George F. Wilkins, both teamsters, lived here. Eugene G. Luhorn (b.1889), a helper for Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, and his wife Anna M. (b.1887) also lived here. Eugene was born in Texas, although his father was from New Hampshire and his mother was from Ireland. Anna's...
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Real estate appraisal card. 429 E. 2nd Street, lots 5-6, block 28, in Salida, Colorado.
This house was built between 1888 and 1895. Listed in this address in the 1903-04 and 1905-06 city directories was the family of George McLean, a foreman for Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. By 1911-12, Salida pioneer Mrs. Nancy Jane Albright (b.1850), the widow of David E. Albright, lived here with two of her sons: Roy C. (b.1886) and Eugene E. (b.1889), both...
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Real estate appraisal card. 431 E. 1st Street, lots 4-5, block 25, in Salida, Colorado.
This house was built in 1904. In 1905-06, the city directory listed the Hamm family at this address. Mrs. Elizabeth W "Binnie" Hamm (b.1845), a widow from Kentucky, lived here with her daughters Elsie E., Margaret M., and Annie R. Hamm. Annie was a cashier at the Golden Rule department store in 1906. The Hamms were still living here in 1910, although Elsie...
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Interview with Flora Harrison, b. February 28, 1922. Flora discusses FIBArk, the D & RG passenger train, and being the first female surveyor in the state of Colorado.
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Interview with Jean Hanfelt. Jean discusses in detail the origins of the Salida Aspen Concert Music Series, which started in 1980.
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Interview with Helen Campbell and Norman Campbell. Helen and Norman discuss life in Salida, growing up on their ranch and the chores they had to do, vacations up at the North Fork Valley and the town of Shavano, the Almont Dance Pavilion, and the history of the pronunciation of the word 'Salida'.
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Interview with Stanley P. Provenza, b. Jan. 7, 1918 and died Jan. 23, 2013. Stan reminisces about playing for the Spartan champion football teams in 1933-1935 and attending St. Joseph's Catholic School and Church.
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Interview with Alberta Mitchell on December 13, 2004. Alberta was born on July 1, 1926 and died on August 29, 2011. She discusses growing up in Salida, her career as chief surgical nurse at the Denver & Rio Grande Hospital, and all of the people who made the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center a reality.
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Interview with Anabel Lamberg, b. May 21, 1926. Anabel discusses her childhood in Buena Vista, Colorado; in particular, hanging out at Turner's Farm and going to Cottonwood Lakes every Sunday. She also remembers her life and career in the school system in Salida, Colorado.
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Interview with George Koenig, born July 13, 1919 and died June 8, 2007. George did one of everything! He discusses his service in the U.S. Navy, owning a business in Salida, being a member of the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. George was also a state highway commissioner, was on the board of HRRMC and the Chamber of Commerce, was the first president of the South Arkansas Fire Protection District and as one of...
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Interview with Wendell Hutchinson, born September 25, 1924 and died September 20, 2014. Wendell discusses going to Salida High School and the teachers and coaches, meeting his future wife, Sue Swallow, and who his influences were in deciding to become a veterinarian.
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Interview with John Bayuk, b. March 3, 1934. John discusses his football career and becoming All-American, his business-owning ventures, and his contributions to the city of Salida.
