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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Willis Staup
Willis Staup stands in front of the Gypsum Garage. This photo was taken around 1918, as evidenced by the poster to the left of the door. This poster, titled, "Beat back the hun with liberty bonds," was first published in 1918, and was created by Frederick Strothmann. Staup enlisted in the United States Army on October 2, 1917, and served mainly in France and Germany during World War I. He was honorably discharged on April 29, 1919.
Willis Staup and Kenneth Gerard
Willis Staup (left) and Kenneth Gerard prepare for a horseback ride near the Doll Brothers Ranch in Gypsum. They have a pack horse with them. A dog is visible in the bottom right corner.
Wilson Appliance Store
The Wilson Appliance & Radio Store at center on Broadway [west side, between 2d and 3ed Streets] in Eagle, after remodeling. The Serv-U-Shop, owned by Fanny Morgan, is to the left of Wilson's. To the right is Allen Clark's business, formerly Billy Morgan's Pool Hall.
Wilson Appliance Store
The Wilson Appliance Store on Broadway in Eagle. The Serv-U-Shop, owned by Fanny Morgan, is at the left of Wilson's. To the right is Billy Morgan's Pool Hall

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