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Photo labeled 283456; verso stamp 4400
Three men choosing trees to fell for the road.
In 1927, Dr. Randall led Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls up Notch Mountain to see the cross, a trip considered to be the first "pilgrimage." In 1928, another pilgrimage took place and in 1929, President Hoover established the Mount of the Holy Cross Monument.
"All these pilgrimages continued to demonstrate the need for a better approach by road or trail. In 1931 Dr....
5. John Bunker
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John Bunker, back to camera, is walking downhill from the weaning sheds toward Beaver Creek. Fleck Ditch flume and the old road up the east side of Beaver Creek is visible in the background. Inscription: "7/24/28"
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
6. North McCoy
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Looking north from McCoy Lane, with Rock Creek flowing through the tree line in the background. There are several log buildings, including a barn at midground. In front of the barn is a root cellar in the embankment.
[Title supplied from catalog prepared by the Eagle County Historical Society.]
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Photo labeled 283450; verso stamp 4400
Fir bough shelters with tethering facilities for horses. Possibly used by road building crew or Mount of the Holy Cross pilgrims.
In 1927, Dr. Randall led Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls up Notch Mountain to see the cross, a trip considered to be the first "pilgrimage." In 1928, another pilgrimage took place and in 1929, President Hoover established the Mount of the Holy Cross Monument.
"All these pilgrimages...
9. Bishop Gulch
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Caption by O. W. Randall: "Bishop Gulch where the proposed auto road would go."
Stamped on back: "Quality BB Print guaranteed not to fade Jun 5 1928"
In 1927, Dr. Randall led Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls up Notch Mountain to see the cross, a trip considered to be the first "pilgrimage." In 1928, another pilgrimage took place and in 1929, President Hoover established the Mount of the Holy Cross Monument.
"All these pilgrimages continued to demonstrate...