J. G. White and Company Photography Collection
Collection
Identifier: CCCLD-018
One binder containing 98 photographic prints and accompanying negatives of the electric power system throughout Clear Creek County in 1920. The focus is particularly on the power plants and dams around Georgetown and Silver Dale, though it includes Idaho Springs, Lawson, and Silver Plume as well. All photographs have been digitized and are searchable on our digital repository CCCLD Digital Collections.
Dates
- 1920
Conditions Governing Use
This collection is open to public research (no restrictions).
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Overview
One binder of photographic prints (and accompanying negatives) taken by J. G. White and Company while consulting on the electric power system of Clear Creek County in 1920.
Biographical / Historical
In 1916, the electric infrastructure in Clear Creek County was sold by the United Hydroelectric Company to the Central Colorado Power Company. In 1920, the Central Colorado Power Company contracted the J. G. White and Company to consult on its transmission system (power grid). The photos that make up this collection come from that consultation, but only include the section of the line that ran from Georgetown to Central City.
Custodial History
Gift of Charlie Wright to John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown, c. 1990s.
Processing Information
Sean; June 2018
Repository Details
Part of the Clear Creek County Library District Archives Repository