Local History Photo Archive

The Eagle Valley Library District and the Eagle County Historical Society work together to bring you thousands of photographs, artifacts, and many other items from historical Eagle County and the surrounding areas on the Western Slope.


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Two men loading bags of potatoes onto a cart, Undated
From the Shryack Family Collection. This photo of two men, who seem to have either finished or are about to finish loading a cart with what appear to be potato sacks, is undated, but was likely taken at some point in the early 20th century. Neither man in the photo has been identified, yet. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800.
Two women standing in front of a snow pile and trees, between 1930-1950
From the Shryack Family Collection. This photo of two women standing in front of some trees and a snow pile was presumably made at some point between 1930-1950 based on the women's attire. Neither woman has been identified, yet. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800., Developed on Velox Photographic Paper stock. Image captured by the Hildreth Studio. The Hildreth Studio was headed by the Hildreth Brothers, Carl and Frank, from Longmont, CO. The exact location of the studio responsible for this image is unknown, however, since the Hildreth Bros. had studios in Longmont, Bethoud, Lyons, and Fort Collins. Stamped on back with "DEK L EDG Panel Art Print The Hildreth Studio."
Two women standing on a train platform, after 1904
From the Shryack Family Collection. This real photo postcard, featuring an image of two dressed up women standing on a train platform, was produced at some point after 1904. Neither of the two women in the photo have been identified, yet. The postcard is addressed to Dorothy Shryack from a Bill Rincus[?]. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800., This is a real photo postcard, meaning the image is not printed but developed directly on the paper. This photo was developed on CYKO Photographic Paper stock that was manufactured by Kodak between around 1904-1930.
Two young men, after 1904
From the Shryack Family Collection. This real photo postcard, which has a picture of two young men posed next to a chair on its front, was produced at some point in the early 20th century after around 1904. The two men have not been identified, yet. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800., This is a real photo postcard, meaning the image is not printed but developed directly on the paper. This photo was developed on AZO Photographic Paper stock that was manufactured by Kodak between 1904-1918. Embossed with "Potter Studio."
Two young people standing near a farm building, early 1900s
From the Shryack Family Collection. This photo of two people standing near a farm building was likely taken at some point in the early 20th century. Mountains can plainly be seen in the background. Neither of the individuals in the photo have been identified, yet. If you have any information about the content of this item, please reach out to the EVLD Local History Librarian at history@evld.org or (970) 328-8800., Marked "26-" on back.
U.S. Army Signal Corps
A group of women lined up in front of a concrete block building. Marie Edwards is in front, laughing. Stamp on verso: "Photo by Signal Corps U.S. Army 7th Serv C-C Hale 43-379"

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