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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Eagle County Airport
One of the first American Airlines flights into Eagle County Airport in 1990. The aircraft pictured is a Boeing 757 “Luxury Jet" model.
Eagle County Airport
One of the first American Airlines flights into Eagle County Airport in 1990. The aircraft pictured is a Boeing 757 “Luxury Jet" model.
Eagle County Airport sign
A sign at the Eagle County Regional Airport advertising new "Daily non-stop 757 service from Dallas/Ft. Worth and Chicago O'Hare; Beginning December 15, 1990.
Eagle County Blade office
The "Eagle County Blade" office in Red Cliff. The "Eagle County Blade" was a Red Cliff based newspaper established by John D. Nims in 1894. It ran through 1911, when it was consolidated with the Eagle Valley Enterprise under the management of G. T. Haubrich.
Eagle County Blade office interior
John D. Nims works inside the "Eagle County Blade" newspaper office in Red Cliff. Taken around 1903. The "Eagle County Blade" was a Red Cliff based newspaper established by John D. Nims in 1894. It ran through 1911, when it was consolidated with the Eagle Valley Enterprise under the management of G. T. Haubrich.
Eagle County Building
The front entrance on the eastern side of the Eagle County Building. It houses many of the county's local government agencies. Castle Peak can be seen in the background.
Eagle County Court House
Front view of the Eagle County Court House built in 1932. Postcard labeled: Sanborn w.2005 in lower right hand corner.
Eagle County Court House at Eagle, Colorado
"Along with the move of the county seat came an obligation to build a modern county courthouse. Designed by renowned architect J. Francis Pillsbury, the Eagle County Courthouse was constructed in 1932 at a cost of $60,000. The sheriff's office was on the basement floor along with living quarters for the jailer. The jail and courtroom were on the third floor (note the bars on the window at leaft). -- Kathy Heicher, Early Eagle p.82

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