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Greetings from Colorado - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Greetings from Colorado - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

State flower the Colorado columbine. State capital in Denver. Nickname - Centennial State. 1940 population - 1,123,296. Area in sq. miles - 103,948. Entered the Union, Aug. 1, 1876. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Seven Falls -- illuminated at night, South Cheyenne Canon, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Seven Falls -- illuminated at night, South Cheyenne Canon, Colorado Sp...

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Antlers Hotel with Pikes Peak, alt., 14,110 ft. in the distance, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Antlers Hotel with Pikes Peak, alt., 14,110 ft. in the distance, Color...

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Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado 81003

Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa...

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Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

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Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun on Cheyenne Mountain overlooking Broadmoor and Colorado Springs, Colorado

Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun on Cheyenne Mountain overlooking Broadmo...

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Frontier Motel, Hiways 85 & 87 -- North entrance to city, Trinidad, Colorado

Frontier Motel, Hiways 85 & 87 -- North entrance to city, Trinidad, Co...

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Trailway Motel, U. S. Hiway 87-287, Longmont, Colo.

Trailway Motel, U. S. Hiway 87-287, Longmont, Colo.

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El Rey Court, 3164 Colo. Ave. -- Hiway 24, Colorado Springs, Colo.

El Rey Court, 3164 Colo. Ave. -- Hiway 24, Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Norton's Modern Court, Walsenburg, Colorado

Norton's Modern Court, Walsenburg, Colorado

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The Colorado Rockies - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

The Colorado Rockies - The Tichnor Brothers Postcard Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Pictorial Post Card. This view is typical of the mountain scenery in the Centennial State. Colorado contains most of the 14,000 foot peaks in the United States Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hill Top Courts, Walsenburg, Colorado, north entrance -- on U.S. Highway 85 and 87 (connecting with Highways 10 and 160)

Hill Top Courts, Walsenburg, Colorado, north entrance -- on U.S. Highw...

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Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Panorama of Gateway Rocks and famous snow covered Pikes Peak in the background. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colo.

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Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado.

Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado.

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Pueblo Colorado Main Street and business section looking north

Pueblo Colorado Main Street and business section looking north

The city of Pueblo is situated in the fertile Arkansas Valley at altitude of 4690 ft. The largest steel mills west of the Mississippi River are located here. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

The only motel in downtown Walsenburg, Colorado, E & S Motel -- one-half block off highways 85 & 87 (three blocks form Highways 160 and 10)

The only motel in downtown Walsenburg, Colorado, E & S Motel -- one-ha...

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Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colo.

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Bear Lake (alt. 9,550 ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, Long's Peak (alt. 14,255 ft.) and Glacier Gorge in background

Bear Lake (alt. 9,550 ft.) Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, Lon...

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Scenic incline from the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Scenic incline from the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Colo.

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Pueblo Colorado Main Street and business section looking north

Pueblo Colorado Main Street and business section looking north

The city of Pueblo is situated in the fertile Arkansas Valley at altitude of 4690 ft. The largest steel mills west of the Mississippi River are located here. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Panorama of the Royal Gorge, Colo., one of the world's greatest chasms, showing the world's steepest incline railway and the world's highest bridge.

Panorama of the Royal Gorge, Colo., one of the world's greatest chasms...

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Bella Vista Court, world famous Pikes Peak as seen from our motel, 2455 east on U. S. Highway 24.. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bella Vista Court, world famous Pikes Peak as seen from our motel, 245...

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Oliver's Valeda Village, U. S. Hi-way - 87 - 287 - Longmont, Colo.

Oliver's Valeda Village, U. S. Hi-way - 87 - 287 - Longmont, Colo.

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Baillie's Modern Log Motel on Hwy. 82

Baillie's Modern Log Motel on Hwy. 82

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Balanced and Steamboat Rocks, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak region, Colorado.

Balanced and Steamboat Rocks, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak region, C...

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Pikes Peak, alt. 14,100 ft. from Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pikes Peak, alt. 14,100 ft. from Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, ...

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Skyline Drive at Canon City, Colorado

Skyline Drive at Canon City, Colorado

The famous Skyline Drive to the top of a long ridge and winds its way on its crest for about a mile and then drops down into Canon City, Colorado. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sunset Court -- East Hiway 24 -- 1802 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs, Colo.

Sunset Court -- East Hiway 24 -- 1802 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs...

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Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

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Upper Station Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge showing one of the cars.

Upper Station Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge showing one of the ca...

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Pikes Peak (alt. 14,110 ft.) postcard

Pikes Peak (alt. 14,110 ft.) postcard

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Frontier Motor Lodge, Grand Junction, Colo.

Frontier Motor Lodge, Grand Junction, Colo.

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Upper Station Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge showing one of the cars.

Upper Station Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge showing one of the ca...

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Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado 81003

Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa...

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Pikes Peak, alt. 14,110 feet from Rampart Range Road, showing cascade and beginning of Pikes Peak Auto Highway.

Pikes Peak, alt. 14,110 feet from Rampart Range Road, showing cascade ...

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Spruce tree house and south section of the ruins, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Spruce tree house and south section of the ruins, Manitou Cliff Dwelli...

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The Royal Gorge and the world's highest suspension bridge, Colorado

The Royal Gorge and the world's highest suspension bridge, Colorado

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The Crews-Beggs Dry Goods Co., Pueblo, Colorado

The Crews-Beggs Dry Goods Co., Pueblo, Colorado

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Settle's Spot at the Rock Motel on U.S. No. 24, Buena Vista, Colorado

Settle's Spot at the Rock Motel on U.S. No. 24, Buena Vista, Colorado

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Cozy Cafe, U.S. Highways 40-24-287 and 71.. always welcome.. Limon, Colorado

Cozy Cafe, U.S. Highways 40-24-287 and 71.. always welcome.. Limon, Co...

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Vista of the suspension bridge spanning the Royal Gorge, 1053 ft. above the Arkansas River, Canon City, Colorado

Vista of the suspension bridge spanning the Royal Gorge, 1053 ft. abov...

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U. S. 40 Court -- Hiways 40 - 36 - 287, 11607 E. Colfax -- Denver, Colorado

U. S. 40 Court -- Hiways 40 - 36 - 287, 11607 E. Colfax -- Denver, Col...

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Indian petroglyphs at Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Manitou Springs, Colorado.

Indian petroglyphs at Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Manitou Springs, Colora...

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Pikes Peak Motel, south on Hiways 85 & 87, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Pikes Peak Motel, south on Hiways 85 & 87, Colorado Springs, Colo.

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The beautiful 31 story Security Life Building, one of Denver's tallest, is the home office of Security Life of Denver

The beautiful 31 story Security Life Building, one of Denver's tallest...

The outside glass enclosed elevator offers the view a panoramic view of the Mile High City and Colorado Rockies. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Scenic incline from the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Scenic incline from the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Colo.

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Apple Tree Shanty - Denver, Colorado

Apple Tree Shanty - Denver, Colorado

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Glendale Lodge, 3036 W. Colorado Ave., U. S. Hiway 24, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Glendale Lodge, 3036 W. Colorado Ave., U. S. Hiway 24, Colorado Spring...

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Gateway Motel, at the foot of Ration Pass, on U.S. Highways 86 and 87, 4 miles south of -- Trinidad, Colorado

Gateway Motel, at the foot of Ration Pass, on U.S. Highways 86 and 87,...

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Red Rock Theatre, Park of the Red Rocks, Denver Mountain Parks, Colorado

Red Rock Theatre, Park of the Red Rocks, Denver Mountain Parks, Colora...

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Vista of the suspension bridge spanning the Royal Gorge, 1053 ft. above the Arkansas River, Canon City, Colorado

Vista of the suspension bridge spanning the Royal Gorge, 1053 ft. abov...

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All States Court on U.S. 24 -- Manitou Springs, Colorado

All States Court on U.S. 24 -- Manitou Springs, Colorado

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The beautiful 31 story Security Life Building, one of Denver's tallest, is the home office of Security Life of Denver

The beautiful 31 story Security Life Building, one of Denver's tallest...

The outside glass enclosed elevator offers the view a panoramic view of the Mile High City and Colorado Rockies. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Iowa Motel, world famous Pikes Peak as seen from our motel, 2508 east on.. U. S. Highway 24.. Colorado Springs, Colo.

Iowa Motel, world famous Pikes Peak as seen from our motel, 2508 east ...

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Pikes Peak (alt. 14,110 ft.) and the Gateway to the Garden of the Gods, framed by the old cedar trees, Pikes Peak Region, Colorado.

Pikes Peak (alt. 14,110 ft.) and the Gateway to the Garden of the Gods...

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Pikes Peak, alt. 14,110 feet. From Ute Pass Highway (U.S. 24) above Woodland Park, Colorado.

Pikes Peak, alt. 14,110 feet. From Ute Pass Highway (U.S. 24) above Wo...

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Panorama of the Royal Gorge and the world's highest suspension bridge from South Rim Observation Pavilion.

Panorama of the Royal Gorge and the world's highest suspension bridge ...

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Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado 81003

Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa...

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In the Colorado Rockies postcard

In the Colorado Rockies postcard

Union Pacific Railroad Pictorial Post Card. Scenes like this, dude ranch parties on mountain trails, occur in western states that are served by the Union Pacific Railroad. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Upper Station Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge showing one of the cars.

Upper Station Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge showing one of the ca...

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Dream Lake (alt. 9,950 ft.) and Hallet Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Dream Lake (alt. 9,950 ft.) and Hallet Peak, Rocky Mountain National P...

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The Broadmoor Hotel and surroundings, Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Broadmoor Hotel and surroundings, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Diesel streamline train at bottom of the Royal Gorge along the Arkansas River near Canon City, Colorado.

Diesel streamline train at bottom of the Royal Gorge along the Arkansa...

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Timberline in the Rockies -- a message from the land of snow clad mountains

Timberline in the Rockies -- a message from the land of snow clad moun...

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County Club Motel, new and completely modern throughout, south on U.S. Highways 85 and 87, Trinidad, Colorado

County Club Motel, new and completely modern throughout, south on U.S....

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The world's highest bridge, spanning the top of the Royal Gorge.

The world's highest bridge, spanning the top of the Royal Gorge.

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Panorama of the village of Estes Park, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

Panorama of the village of Estes Park, gateway to Rocky Mountain Natio...

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Tour-rest Motel, "Rear Units Back from Highway Noise", 3007 East Highway 24.. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Tour-rest Motel, "Rear Units Back from Highway Noise", 3007 East Highw...

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Seven Falls, South Cheyenne Canon, Pikes Peak Region, Colo.

Seven Falls, South Cheyenne Canon, Pikes Peak Region, Colo.

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Light's Motel & Cafe on Highway 50, east of Lamar, Colorado

Light's Motel & Cafe on Highway 50, east of Lamar, Colorado

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The historic Spanish Peaks, near Walsenburg, La Veta, Trinidad and Pueblo, San Isabel Nat'l Forest, Colorado. Altitude 13,623 feet

The historic Spanish Peaks, near Walsenburg, La Veta, Trinidad and Pue...

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Gene's Motel -- W. of 85 & 87 on Alameda at 2840 Denver, Colo.

Gene's Motel -- W. of 85 & 87 on Alameda at 2840 Denver, Colo.

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Park Lane Motel, 1401 Main, a shady place to relax, a better place to sleep, one of Canon

Park Lane Motel, 1401 Main, a shady place to relax, a better place to ...

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Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

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Curue Court, Rocky Ford, Colo. postcard

Curue Court, Rocky Ford, Colo. postcard

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Balanced Rock -- Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak region, Colorado

Balanced Rock -- Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak region, Colorado

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Trav O Tel, South Hiway 85-87 -- 1545 S. Nevada, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Trav O Tel, South Hiway 85-87 -- 1545 S. Nevada, Colorado Springs, Col...

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Mountain View Motel, U.S. Highways 85 & 87 South.. 1703 South Nevada.. Colorado Springs, Colo.

Mountain View Motel, U.S. Highways 85 & 87 South.. 1703 South Nevada.....

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Cowboys of Southern Colorado postcard

Cowboys of Southern Colorado postcard

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Cupp Cottage Court, 3109 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Cupp Cottage Court, 3109 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, Colo.

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General view of Manitou Cliff Dwellings in Phantom Cliff Canon, Manitou Springs, Colorado.

General view of Manitou Cliff Dwellings in Phantom Cliff Canon, Manito...

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Parkview Motel, downtown -- Canon City, Colo. -- U. S. Hiway 50

Parkview Motel, downtown -- Canon City, Colo. -- U. S. Hiway 50

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Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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16th Street and downtown business section in Denver, Colorado. Denver, the mile high city, is the metropolis of the Rocky Mountain Empire.

16th Street and downtown business section in Denver, Colorado. Denver,...

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Greetings from Denver Colorado -- capitol of mountain & plain, metropolis of the inner mountain empire

Greetings from Denver Colorado -- capitol of mountain & plain, metropo...

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Blue Bird Cafe & Motel, s. w. of Sterling, Colo.

Blue Bird Cafe & Motel, s. w. of Sterling, Colo.

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Amarillo Motel, 2801 W. Colo. Ave -- West on U. S. 24, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Amarillo Motel, 2801 W. Colo. Ave -- West on U. S. 24, Colorado Spring...

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Mt. Ypsilon and Mummy range from the Train Ridge Road, Estes Park to Grand Lake, Colorado

Mt. Ypsilon and Mummy range from the Train Ridge Road, Estes Park to G...

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Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Union Pacific Railroad Pictorial Post Card. Here is ideal spot for a quiet and restful vacation. The lofty mountain with the dome-shaped crest in the distance is Longs Peak. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

The Royal Gorge and highest bridge in the world by moonlight, Grand Canon of the Arkansas, Colorado.

The Royal Gorge and highest bridge in the world by moonlight, Grand Ca...

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Big Thompson Canon, Highway U.S. 34 to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

Big Thompson Canon, Highway U.S. 34 to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain N...

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Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region, Colorado

Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region, Colorado

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Autumn in the Rockies, Colorado

Autumn in the Rockies, Colorado

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Panorama of the city and county building and portion of the civic center from the capitol dome, Denver, Colorado

Panorama of the city and county building and portion of the civic cent...

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Panorama of mile high Denver, Colorado, metropolis of the Rocky Mountain Empire.

Panorama of mile high Denver, Colorado, metropolis of the Rocky Mounta...

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Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado 81003

Town House Motor Hotel, downtown on U. S. 50, 85 and 87, 8th and Santa...

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Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Union Pacific Railroad Pictorial Post Card. Here is ideal spot for a quiet and restful vacation. The lofty mountain with the dome-shaped crest in the distance is Longs Peak. Courtesy of Boston Public Library