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Center of Southwest Studies

Collection  P 042:
Southwest  Colorado historic photonegatives

from the Walker Art Studio (Montrose, Colo.) 
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Title:

Scenic view of the Ophir Loop
Date/circa:  1900/1930
Photographer: Byers Photo (Montrose, Colo.)
Subjects: Railroads--Colorado--San Juan Mountains; San Juan Mountains (Colo. and N.M.)
Notes: The Rio Grande Southern Railroad traveled along this stunning section of track known as the Ophir Loop. It was a series of turns and trestles that allowed the train to make its way up this steep section. The Studio assigned this item # 5011G.
Negative#: 1570

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