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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- Red Cliff, Colo.
- Image depicting the town of Red Cliff as it appeared in the 1920s or 1930s. Postcard labeled: Sanborn w.38 in lower right hand corner.
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- Red Cliff, Colorado
- A photo of Red Cliff, Colorado, dated approximately 1914. "W.H. Caruthers" is written on the back., Donated by Ed Smith, 2008. Originally discovered at New York Historical Association, 1964. Contains accompanying envelope and letter.
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- Red Cliff, Colorado
- A photograph of Red Cliff, Colorado, dated approximately 1914. The railroad track is visible on the right and this view presents the houses in neat rows along dirt streets. "W.H. Caruthers" is written on the back., Donated by Ed Smith, 2008. Originally discovered at New York State Historical Association, 1964. Contains accompanying envelope and letter.
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- Red Cliff, Colorado, Prior to 1883
- This stereoscopic view of Red Cliff, Colorado (facing southeast) was taken by William Henry Jackson some time in the late 1800s. It's likely this image is from before 1883, since the caption states that the image is of Red Cliff, Summit County, Colorado. Red Cliff was a part of Summit County for a few years before 1883. In 1883, Eagle County was formed and Red Cliff became the county seat.
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- Red Cliff, looking up the Eagle River
- Red Cliff , circa 1890s, looking up the Eagle River. Photo taken as a postcard series: 667. Caption on verso: "Red Cliff in Early Days, before 28 [possibly 08] Road was put through."
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- Red Lion Inn
- A view of the dining room in the Red Lion Inn, located in Vail. The Red Lion Inn was built by Marge and Larry Burdick in 1962. It opened to the public in February of 1963. The Inn was sold in the 1980s, and was purchased by various groups of Vail locals, fist in September of 1988, and again in November of 2000. The Inn is still open. From the verso, "Featuring excellent cuisine, wine cocktails and people. Outdoor dining in the sun and indoor dining by the fireplace. Your hosts Marge and Larry Burdick."