Empire (Colo.)

Scope and Contents View of Berthoud Falls Inn in the winter. Caption on back reads "Berthoud Falls Inn and Ski Lodge U. S. Highway 40 Colorful Colorado - Georgetown 3494. Located just 50 short scenic miles west of Denver, Berthoud Falls Inn and Ski Lodge offers the finest accomodations for either cool summer or mild winter diversion. Appetizing foods, bar and lounge with its inviting fireplace, modern cottages and a fascinating curio shop. Gil and Eula Hankel - Your Hosts." Published by Colorado Specta-Vues,...

Overview Carol Hunter collected a large amount of research and reference material relating to Empire and Berthoud Pass in the 1990s and early 2000s. This collection is a mix of original documents and many reproductions/computer print-outs. Particular focuses include historical usage of the area (including historic site/building surveys), research for her Berthoud Pass Auto Tour, and historic and modern photographs.

Scope and Contents View of Empire and its surroundings. It appears, based on the text style, to have been made by the Sanborn Souvenir Co. However, no publisher or number is listed.

Overview A collection of postcards from all around Clear Creek County (and a few surrounding areas outside the county) dating from the early twentieth century to the present. Item-level records and digitized copies of many of the postcards in this collection can be found on the CCCLD Digital Repository.

Scope and Contents One record book of court cases in Empire divided by civil and criminal cases, under Justice A. Harley between June 1906 and September 1913. Very small number of entries, pointing to the low population in Empire during the period. It includes an incomplete index in the beginning. Many detached/inserted documents are also included, particularly summons and receipts.

Scope and Contents View of horse carriage and woman, travelling along small forest road.

Scope and Contents View from Empire valley, looking west towards Red Mountain.