Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1952.179.0020Description
33 photos showing various stages of construction of the 1909 Post Office, Rawlins.
Update 2009: Separated this record into 3 separate records by date: See also 1952.179.0022 and 1952.179.0023.
8 black and white original prints plus 10 black and white copy prints. Snapshots documenting the construction of the 1909 Post Office building in Rawlins, Wy.
Date range: September 1, 1909 to December 1, 1909.
1. One 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 original; two 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy prints; one 8 x 10 copy print. Image of the property prior to ground breaking, empty lot with picket fence in right foreground; houses and hills in background. Written on original negative at bottom edge: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo, Sept. 1, 1909" "From N.E. Corner Looking S.W."
Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#2". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to room 411".
Paperclip mark in upper left; mounting tack? hole in upper right. Lower right corner bent-emulsion cracked and paper torn at lower edge of crack. Emulsion cracked throughout. Small copies: written on back in black ink: "View #2". Large Copy: Stamped on back:"920112 NNNN 24030".
2. One 6 1/2 x 8 3/8 black and white original. One 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the property after grading-dirt bank and buildings in background. Written on original negative at bottom edge: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Sept. 1, 1909 From S.W. corner looking N.E."
Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#2-A". Written on back in pencil: "Contract awarded July 26, 09 M.T. 10-10-09". Stamped on back in black: "Return to room 411". Stamped on back in purple: "For file" "Mr. [Thatcher in pencil crossed out] Please examine these photographs and retur....L.A. Simon, Supt. D & C Division". "ITD".
Paperclip mark in upper left; hole in upper right. Lower right corner bent in two places-emulsion cracked; emulsion cracked and wrinkled in places. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #2A".
3.One 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 black and white original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of graded lot with buildings in background. Two men and a wagon at right, two men, two horses and a wagon in background left. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Oct. 1st, 1909. From S.W. Corner." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#3" Stamped on back in black: "Return to room 411".
Paper clip mark in upper left; thumb tack holes in upper left and upper right. Emulsion bent and cracked, some scratch marks. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #3".
4. One 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 black and white original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of graded lot with dirt piles, buildings and hills in background. Three men standing in mid-ground left, man and horses in mid-ground right side. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Postmaster, Rawlins, Wyo., Oct 1st. 1909. From S. E. Corner." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#3-A". Written on back in pencil: "Contract awarded July 6, 09 M.T. 10-15-09". Stamped on back in black: "Return to room 411". Stamped on back in purple: "For file" "Mr. [Thatcher in pencil crossed out] Please examine these photographs and retur....L.A. Simon, Supt. D & C Division". "ITD". Paper clip mark in upper left; thumbtack holes in upper left and upper right. Writing on back impacting emulsion through center and bottom. Emulsion bent and cracked throughout. Copy; written on back in black ink: "View #3A".
5. One 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 black and white original. One 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the beginnings of the foundation excavation-wooden scaffolds and forms in and around hole. Dirt piles, buildings and hills in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo, Nov. 1, 1909. From S.#. Corner looking N.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "4". Stamped on back in black: "Return to room 411". Paperclip mark in upper left. Thumbtack holes in upper left and upper right. Emulsion cracked throughout. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #4."
6. One 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 black and white original. One 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. image of the foundation excavation with wooden scaffolds and planks scattered around. Building in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Nov. 1, 1909. From N.W. corner looking S.E." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#4A". Written on back in pencil: "Contract awarded July 6, 09 M.T. 11-12--09". Stamped on back in black: "Return to room 411". Stamped on back in purple: "For file" "Mr. [Thatcher in pencil crossed out] Please examine these photographs and retur....L.A. Simon, Supt. D & C Division". "ITD". Paperclip mark in upper left, thumbtack holes in upper left and right. Writing on back impacting emulsion; emulsion cracked throughout. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #4A".
7. One 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 black and white original. One 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the foundation excavation with wooden scaffolds, forms, and walkways. Patches of snow on ground. buildings and snowy hills in the background. Pile of pipes in foreground at left. Six men viewing progress. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Dec. 1, 1909. From N.E. looking S.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#5". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to Room 411". Paperclip marks and scratches in upper left; thumbtack/mounting holes in upper left and upper right .Emulsion wrinkled and cracked in places. Copy: written on back in black ink: "View #5."
8. One 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 black and white original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of a pile of stone and large pile of dirt near excavation from foundation. Wooden frames throughout area. Flat dirt in foreground; buildings in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Dec. 1, 1909. From S.W. looking N.E." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#5-A". Written on back in pencil: "Contract awarded July 6, 09 M.T. 12-1309". Stamped on back in black: "Return to room 411". Stamped on back in purple: "For file" "Mr. [Thatcher in pencil crossed out] Please examine these photographs and retur....L.A. Simon, Supt. D & C Division". "ITD". Paperclip marks in upper left; thumbtack/mounting holes in upper left and upper right. Writing on back impacting emulsion. Emulsion bent and cracked in places, emulsion missing from upper right corner. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #5A".Collection
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