Lot of 6 W. E. HOOK 1880’s Colorado Springs PHOTOS Pike’s Peak, Pillars Hercules

Lot of 6

W. E. HOOK

Antique, c. 1880’s

Colorado Springs

PHOTOS

This is a spectacular collection of 6 photos from one original owner. These photos were taken on a couple’s Honeymoon trip during the 1880’s.

Includes:

• Pike’s Peak Railroad Above Timber Line
• U. S. Signal Service Station at Summit of Pike’s Peak
• Pillars of Hercules (Cheyenne)
• Balanced Rock (Garden of the Gods)

2 smaller photos:

• Garden of the Gods from another perspective with a group of people sporting awesome fashion
• Waterfall scene with people and wooden bridges

4 photos are CDV / cabinet cards and have W E Hook Photographer credits (3 embossed on front with “W E HOOK WHOLESALE VIEW CO., and 1 printed on reverse with ‘W E HOOK PORTRAIT & VIEW PHOTOGRAPHER’ with ‘188_’ date), and the 2 smaller photos are unsigned. Many of the photos have pen writing on the back describing the scene or noting the couples honeymoon trip to Colorado Springs.

Larger photos measure 8”x 5” & smaller photos measure 6” x 5 1/2”.

CONDITION:

Good antique condition. Wear throughout, some

holes and rough edges, and one photo has piece from corner missing. See photos for details.

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