Bob Rush Collection

Bob Rush, prominent Salida attorney, had a large collection of framed photographs that adorned his office. He graciously donated his collection to the Salida Library.


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Uncle Tom's Cabin Parade on F Street
This group of men in downtown Salida may have been members of the traveling troupe Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company, which performed shows based on Stowe’s novel and traveled across the country in the early 20th century. The show featured jubilee dancers, Shetland ponies, military bands and cake walkers and generally ended with a street parade. This photo is taken on North F Street. Bob Rush Collection.
Ute Pass at Manitou Springs
A photo of Ute Pass and Rainbow Falls near Manitou Springs, Colorado. Bob Rush Collection.
Vaughn's Feed Store
Vaughn's was a wholesale dealer in farm implements, buggies and wagons, hardware, and feed at 126 G St.. When they moved into 136 G Street in 1922, they began selling groceries. Bob Rush Collection.
Vaughn's Feed Store
Vaughn's was a wholesale dealer in farm implements, buggies and wagons, hardware, and feed at 126 G St.. When they moved into 136 G Street in 1922, they began selling groceries. Bob Rush Collection.
Vaughn's Feed Store
Vaughn's was a wholesale dealer in farm implements, buggies and wagons, hardware, and feed at 126 G St.. When they moved into 136 G Street in 1922, they began selling groceries. Bob Rush Collection.
Vaughn's Feed Store
Vaughn's was a wholesale dealer in farm implements, buggies and wagons, hardware, and feed at 126 G St.. When they moved into 136 G Street in 1922, they began selling groceries. Bob Rush Collection.
W.C. Keim, Decorator
William C. Keim had a decorating business located at 136 E. 2nd St. in Salida, Colorado. Bob Rush Collection.
West 2nd Street in Salida
A view of W. 2nd Street in Salida, Colorado. Bob Rush Collection.
West Side Liquor Store
West Side Liquor Store was owned and operated by Carl Spino and located at the end of W. 2nd St.
Wickers Ice Cream Cone Seller
This image (taken around 1910) of William and Mary Wickers, and their horse Buttons​​, shows his remodeled popcorn wagon that used to be Salida Fire Department’s Hook and Ladder Truck. Wickers used to farm in Chaffee County but later in life sold popcorn and ice cream on the corner of F and 1st from his food truck. They are pictured in front of 124 E with some fire department members. Bob Rush Collection.
Wickers Ice Cream Cone Wagon
This image (taken around 1910) of William and Mary Wickers, and their horse Buttons​​, shows his remodeled popcorn wagon that used to be Salida Fire Department’s Hook and Ladder Truck. Wickers used to farm in Chaffee County but later in life sold popcorn and ice cream on the corner of F and 1st from his food truck. They are pictured in front of 124 E with some fire department members. Bob Rush Collection.

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