Postcard

Photograph

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Carbon County Museum

2008.1008.1.730

2008.1008.1.730

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2008.1008.1.730

Description

Color card. Artist's depiction of early day Front Street. On photo left is a 2 story stone building identified with a sign as: "Ruby Hotel Rooms". continuing right: "The Wyoming Bar", "Cozy rooms", "Past Time Pool Hall", "Alto Rooms", Willes Pool Hall", "Radios, Jewelry, Clothing". Printed on back in black: "Front Street - Rawlins, Wyoming" "Facing the Union Pacific tracks, this was the social center for sheep herders, cowboys, and others looking for a convivial drink, a friendly game or female companionship". "Address" "A Mirro-Krome Card by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc San Bruno, CA 940666". around "Place Stamp Here" and a depiction of an eagle's head. At bottom left: "Virginia Hatley - 1970 VT1-1" Good condition. Scratched, fingerprints.

Collection

Photograph Collection