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Rocky Mountain Paint Shop, c. 1880-90 (b / w photo)
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Rocky Mountain Paint Shop, c. 1880-90 (b / w photo)
DPL415497 Rocky Mountain Paint Shop, c.1880-90 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: street in Boulder, Colorado; ); eDenver Public Library; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22922806
© Denver Public Library / Bridgeman Images
Assimilation Doorway Elaborate Frontier Immigration Integration International Languages Multicultural Old West Painted Shop Front Shopkeeper Sign Swedish Western Burro Multilingual
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This photograph, titled "Rocky Mountain Paint Shop, c. 1880-90" takes us back to the bustling streets of Boulder, Colorado in the late 19th century. The image showcases a multicultural and multilingual community that thrived during this era of American history. In the foreground, a donkey stands patiently beside an elaborate sign adorned with various languages - French, Swedish, Chinese, and German - symbolizing the diverse immigrant population that settled in this frontier town. A shopkeeper on horseback rides past the storefronts as children play nearby. The architecture of the paint shop is strikingly detailed, reflecting both American influences and those brought by immigrants from different parts of Europe and Asia. The integration of cultures is evident not only through language but also through vibrant painted facades that line the street. This photograph captures a moment frozen in time when assimilation was taking place amidst a rapidly changing America. It serves as a reminder of our nation's rich history and how communities came together to build new lives while preserving their own unique cultural identities. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by an anonymous 19th-century American photographer, we are transported to an era where diversity was celebrated and embraced within one small corner of North America – Boulder's Rocky Mountain Paint Shop.
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