Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection
Photographs in this collection are of the town of Granite and surrounding area and date from 1880 to 1900. The Galvin and Bradbury families settled in Granite and worked in the local mines during this time. These photographs were graciously donated by the Holton family in memory of Patrica Bradbury Holton.
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- A.G. Curtis General Store & Post Office
- This is the A.G. Curtis General Store and Post Office in Granite, Colorado, around 1880. Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Aftermath of the 1897 Granite Fire
- A view of Main Street in Granite, Colorado, after the devastating fire of 1897. The Salida Mail reported on May 25, 1897: 'The town of Granite was almost entirely destroyed by fire yesterday. The origin of the fire was from a defective flue. The principal block of buildings, all of frame and log were completely destroyed. The property of the railroad was not damaged. The total loss was $10,000.00, fairly well covered by insurance.' Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Aftermath of the 1897 Granite Fire
- A view of Main Street in Granite, Colorado, after the devastating fire of 1897. The Salida Mail reported on May 28, 1897: 'The fire broke out in what is known as the Granite house, and was caused, it is supposed, by a defective flue. This building is occupied by George Kipcel, who deals in groceries and merchandise, and is also used as a boarding house. After totally wiping out this building the flames swept down and took in and totally destroyed Blair & Bitzer's Saloon. The fire then scorched the new building owned by Baundecker and then swept across the street and burned to the ground the saloon of Mayerhoffer, Gunz, & Baundecker. From this building, the flames communicated to the Rio Grande depot, but before it had been damaged to any extent the fire was put out. Upstairs over the Blair & Bitzer Saloon was the Odd Fellows' hall. This was also destroyed, while quite a number of lodges in the building adjoining lost many of their belongings. Blair & Bitzer had no insurance. The other losers, however, were partially insured. Such work as was done by the people of Granite would make heroes and heroines of the participants in the city. The women were at the front and stayed there urging the men on and themselves wielding the ax or sledgehammer to break down fences or outbuildings, or carrying water from the Arkansas river to quench the flames. The women were in evidence everywhere, and noticeable among them were the two young lady daughters of George Morrison, who worked until both were overcome with heat and smoke, but when brought to consciousness they again took their places among the firefighters. Granite has suffered much from this fire, but not one of the losers will hesitate to rebuild, and with fireproof buildings.' This image is from the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Aftermath of the 1897 Granite Fire
- A view of Main Street in Granite, Colorado, after the devastating fire of 1897. The Salida Mail reported on May 25, 1897: 'The town of Granite was almost entirely destroyed by fire yesterday. The origin of the fire was from a defective flue. The principal block of buildings, all of frame and log were completely destroyed. The property of the railroad was not damaged. The total loss was $10,000.00, fairly well covered by insurance.' Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- An Excursion at Twin Lakes, Colorado
- An image of a group outing at Twin Lakes (lower lake). Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- B.W.Marsh's Harness Shop in Granite
- An image of B.W. Marsh's Harness Shop in Granite. This building eventually became the Assayer's Office. It burned down in 1920. Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Boss Caswell's Monkey's Saloon
- Boss Caswell's Monkey House Saloon in Granite, Colorado. Boss is the bearded gentleman standing in the doorway. Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Cache Creek Boarding House
- The Cache Creek Boarding House, just below the Granite Cemetery. Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- E. Shaul Sample Room
- This is Enos Shaul's Sample Room where salesman showed off their merchandise. Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Granite
- A full shot of the town of Granite, Colorado. The 'X' marks the Granite courthouse, which burned down in 1897. Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Granite Freight Depot
- This is the Granite Depot. Freight is being loaded for a trip to Aspen, Colorado. The Frank Bradbury house is marked with an 'X'. Image courtesy the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.
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- Granite Grocery Store
- This grocery store in Granite was originally the Post Office. The large building to the left is the livery stable and Joe Lowe's Saloon and Rooms. This image is from the Patricia Bradbury Holton Collection.