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Fine Art Print : Leadville, a Colorado boom town, 1870s
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Leadville, a Colorado boom town, 1870s
Chestnut Street in Leadville, Colorado, during the mining boom, 1870s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5885643
© North Wind Picture Archives
1870s Business Busy Colorado Commerce Frontier Gold Gold Rush Horse Mine Miner Mineral Mining Pioneer Prospector Retail Rockies Rocky Mountains Settlement Settler Shop Silver Street Town Wagon West Western Copper Lead Leadville Zinc
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of Leadville, Colorado during the 1870s mining boom. This stunning hand-colored woodcut, sourced from the North Wind Picture Archives, transports you to the heart of this historic boom town. Chestnut Street comes alive with the hustle and bustle of the era, as miners, merchants, and prospectors go about their daily lives. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to bring a touch of the Old West into your space, and relive the rich history of Leadville and the Colorado mining industry.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Leadville, a vibrant Colorado boom town in the 1870s. The image showcases Chestnut Street during the height of Leadville's mining boom, capturing the essence of this American frontier town. Hand-colored with meticulous detail, this woodcut illustration transports us to a bygone era. The vintage charm is palpable as we observe horse-drawn wagons traversing the busy street, laden with copper and zinc ore from nearby mines. Settlers and prospectors can be seen going about their daily activities, embodying the spirit of pioneer heritage that defined this historic settlement. The shops lining Chestnut Street are a testament to Leadville's thriving commerce during this time. These traditional establishments catered to miners seeking supplies and equipment for their arduous work underground. As gold rush fever swept across North America, Leadville became an epicenter for those hoping to strike it rich in these rocky mountains. With its picturesque backdrop of the Rockies, Leadville stands as a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. This artful depiction encapsulates not only a significant period in American history but also serves as a reminder of how far our nation has come since those early days
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