Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
1952.179.0022Description
Update 2009: Separated form 1952.179.0020. See also 1952.179.0023.
12 black and white original prints plus 12 black and white copy prints. Snapshots documenting the construction of the 1909 Post Office building in Rawlins, Wy. Date ranges: January 1, 1910 to June 1, 1910.
1. One 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the excavation for the foundation. Piles of large blocks of stone around hole, wooden scaffolding in and around excavation. Buildings in the background. Men working in hole. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Jan 1, 1910. From S.W. corner looking N.E." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#6-A". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to Room 411". "ITD". Stamped on back in blue ink: "Jan 17 1910" "for File" "Mr. [written in pencil and crossed out] "Miss Thatcher" [stamped/typed] "Please examine these photographs....L.A. Simon Supt. D & C Division." Written in pencil on back: "M.T. 1-19-10". paperclip mark in upper left. Holes in upper left. Paper torn and bent in upper right corner. Writing on back impacting emulsion. Emulsion cracked in places throughout. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #6A".
2. One 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 original. One 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the construction of the stone foundation. Piles of stone, lumber, scaffolds and walkways around and in excavation. Buildings and hills with snow in background. Written on original negative at center bottom; "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Jan. 1, 1910. From N.E. looking S.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#6". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to room 411". Stamped on back in purple ink: "Jan 17 1910." Paperclip mark in upper left, holes in upper left and upper right. Emulsion bent and cracked throughout. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #6".
3. one 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the construction of the stone foundation. Piles of large stone blocks, lumber and scaffolds around excavation. Piles of dirt and buildings in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Feb. 1, 1910. From S.[S is backwards] W. looking N.E." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: '#7". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to room 411". Stamped on back in purple: Feb 10 1910". Written on back in blue: "9". Thumbtack holes in upper left and upper right. Emulsion cracked in places. Copy: Written on back in black: "View #7".
4. One 6 7/8 x 8 1/2 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the construction of the stone foundation showing i near completion. Scaffolds around hole. Wood walkway into hole at right. Pile of bricks in foreground left . Buildings and snowy hills in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Feb. 1, 1910. From N.E. looking S.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#7-A". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to Room 411". "ITD". Stamped on back in blue ink: "Feb. 10 1910" "for File" "Mr. [written in pencil and crossed out] "Miss Thatcher" [stamped/typed] "Please examine these photographs....L.A. Simon Supt. D & C Division." Written in pencil on back: "M.T. 1-19-10". Badly soiled on back. Large hole and small hole in upper left. Paper torn and bent on upper edge at right. Writing on back impacting emulsion. Emulsion bend and cracked. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #7A".
5. One 6 1/2 x 8 9/16 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the foundation construction above ground with very large blocks of stone on outside in preparation for fitting. Wood scaffold at front corner. Buildings and hills in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Mar. 1, 1910. From S.E. Cor. looking N.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#8-A" Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to Room 411". "ITD". Stamped on back in blue ink: "Mar. 5 1910" "for File" "Mr. [written in pencil and crossed out] "Thatcher" [stamped/typed] "Please examine these photographs....L.A. Simon Supt. D & C Division." Written in pencil on back: "M.T. 3-11-10." Hole in upper left .Bent horizontality through center; cracked in other places. Copy; Written on back in black ink: "View #8A".
6. One 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the construction of the foundation. Large blocks of stone lumber and scaffolds around site. Buildings in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office Rawlins, Wyo. Mar. 1, 1910. From N. W. Cor. looking S.E." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#8". Stamped on back in black: "Return to room 411." Stamped on back in purple: "Mar 5, 1910". Thumbtack hole in upper left. Horizontal crease through center-emulsion cracked along crease and throughout surface in places. Ink splotches on emulsion surface. Missing paper and emulsion in upper left corner. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #8".
7. One 6 3/8 x 8 9/16 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of progress on the building-large blocks of stones above ground; steps at right. Two workmen standing on floor surface; another man observing on the stairs. Stone rubble and upright hayfork in foreground. Buildings in the background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Apr. 1, 1910 from N.W. cor. looking S.E." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#9". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to Room 411". Stamped on back in blue ink: "Apr 13, 1910" "for File" "Mr. [written in pencil and crossed out] "Miss Thatcher" [stamped/typed] "Please examine these photographs....L.A. Simon Supt. D & C Division." Written in pencil on back: "M.T. 4-13-10". Paperclip mark in upper left. Writing on back impacting emulsion. Few cracks in emulsion. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #9".
8. One 6 1/2 x 8 5/8 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the progress of the building showing three layers of stone above the foundation. Piles of rocks in foreground. Block and tackle at right. Buildings and hills in the background. Workmen and supervisor on site. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. Apr. 1, 1910. From S.E. Cor. looking N.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#9-A" "2". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to room 411". Stamped on back in blue ink: "Apr 13 1910". Paperclip mark in upper left. Areas of cracking in emulsion. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #9A".
9. One 6 3/8 x 8 1/2 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the building with stone foundation rising above ground with the beginnings of the brick walls. Windows are framed in at right. pile of lumber in foreground left. Buildings in background. Written on original negative at bottom center: " U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. May 1, 1910. from S.E. corner looking N.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#10". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to room 411. " "For File". Stamped on back in blue ink: "May 9, 1910." Paperclip marks and thumbtack hole in upper left. Emulsion bent and cracked throughout. Copy; written on back in black ink: "View #10".
10. One 6 7/16 x 8 1/2 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print; one 7 3/8 x 10 copy print. Image of the opposite view of the building from #9 above. Brick walls on far side. Near side showing only stone foundation. Workmen and men in shirts looking at progress. Buildings in background. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. May 1, 1910 From N.W. Corner looking S.E.". Typed caption found with image: The Post Office is under construction in this picture. Across the street where Allen and Cornwell have their offices is the home of Rawlins' first Mayor, I.C. Miller. this building housed the Mary Low Tea Room in later years. The small house at its left was at one time the dental office of Dr. Peterson.
Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#10-A" "(21)". Written on back in red pencil: "ITD". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to Room 411". . Stamped on back in blue ink: "May 9, 1910" "for File" "Mr. [written in pencil and crossed out] "Miss Thatcher" [stamped/typed] "Please examine these photographs....L.A. Simon Supt. D & C Division." Written in pencil on back: "M.T. 5-10-10". Paperclip mark and hole in upper left. Writing on back impacting emulsion. A few dents and cracks in emulsion. Small copy: written on back in black ink: "View #10A". Large Copy: Written on back in pencil: "Allen & Cornwell" "Home of IC Miller-Rawlins first Mayor" "Later Mary Lou Tea Room" "to the left Dr. Peterson's Dental Office." Stamped on back in black ink: "Meyers' Studio, Rawlins, Wyoming." Emulsion surface cracked.
11. One 6 3/8 x 8 1/2 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the construction with the first floor windows bricked up the sides of the framing. Large block and tackle derrick at center inside structure. Barrels an forms in foreground. Workmen and supervisors throughout. Another brick building visible in background at right. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. June 1, 1910. From S.W. cor. looking N.E. " Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#11A" "4". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to room 411." Back soiled. Paperclip mark and small hole in upper left. Upper left corner bent-emulsion cracked. Emulsion surface soiled; some cracks and scratches. Copy: Written on back in black ink: "View #11A".
12. One 6 3/8 x 9 1/2 original; one 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 copy print. Image of the construction from the other side from#11 above. Brickwork not as far up on the window framing on this side. Lumber and geared piece of equipment in foreground. Workmen posing with structure. Written on original negative at center bottom: "U.S. Post Office, Rawlins, Wyo. June 1, 1910. From N.E. Cor. Looking S.W." Original mounted on linen backing. Written on back in black: "#11". Stamped on back in black ink: "Return to Room 411". "ITD". "for File" "Mr. [written in pencil and crossed out] "Miss Thatcher" [stamped/typed] "Please examine these photographs....L.A. Simon Supt. D & C Division." " Attention is called to small size of inscription on corner stone." Written in pencil on back: "M.T. 6-13-10". Paperclip marks in upper left. Writing on back impacting emulsion. Several cracks in emulsion, soiled. Copy; written on back in black ink: "View #11".Collection
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