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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
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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
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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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