Salida Museum Negatives Collection

The Salida Museum's Negatives Collection contains images of Salida and the surrounding area. It is a vast and varied collection of images. This collection will be updated periodically.


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Santa Claus Train - Engine 489
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad ran a 'Santa Claus Train' during the mid 20th century. This particular image shows the Denver and Rio Grande engine 489 all polished up. Santa Claus and children are visible at back of train. That day, Santa and the kids went to the Unique Theater where he gave out presents and they watched cartoons. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Sedalia Mine in Chaffee County, Colorado
The Sedalia Mine was a zinc and copper mine located off of Highway 291, between Salida and the turn onto Highway 285. At one time, they were the largest producing copper mine in the state. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Sedalia Mine in Chaffee County, Colorado
The Sedalia Mine was a zinc and copper mine located off of Highway 291, between Salida and the turn onto Highway 285. At one time, they were the largest producing copper mine in the state. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Sedalia Mine in Chaffee County, Colorado
The Sedalia Mine was a zinc and copper mine located off of Highway 291, between Salida and the turn onto Highway 285. At one time, they were the largest producing copper mine in the state. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Shawano Motel
The Shawano Motel was at 525 West Rainbow. Currently, it is Loyal Duke’s Lodge. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Shellabarger Chevrolet
Shellabarger Chevrolet tow truck. The Shellabarger Chevy-Olds dealer was located at 148 E. 1st Street in Salida, Colorado. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Sherman Hotel
The Sherman Hotel located at 151 W. 1st Street in Salida, Colorado. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Silver Wheel Motel
The Silver Wheel Motel featured tub baths. This was on Highway 24 in Buena Vista. Mt. Yale is visible in the distance. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
Silver Wheel Motel
The Silver Wheel Motel featured tub baths. This was on Highway 24 in Buena Vista. Mt. Yale is visible in the distance. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
St. Elmo, Colorado
Ghost buildings at St. Elmo, Colorado. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
St. Elmo, Colorado
St. Elmo and Mt. Mamma, Colorado. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.
St. Elmo, Colorado
A view of C.R. 162 in St. Elmo, Colorado. This image is from the Salida Museum Negatives Collection.

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