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Central City Submarine, 1944

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0084.0004.00001

Abstract

Black and white photograph of the mountain submarine pulled from the bottom of Lake Missouri in 1944. Submarine was constructed by Rufus Owens and had it's maiden voyage in 1898. WWII peaked interest of submarines and a Central City local entrepreneure decided to raise it. The submarine is on display at the Central City Museum in Central City, Colorado.

Dates

  • 1944

Extent

1 Items (photograph)

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains photographs and other graphic materials pertaining to the Central City Opera House and the Central City Opera festivals from the 1932 - 2013 festival seasons.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

8 x 10 inches black and white

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Inscription and Marks

Stamped on back of image in purple ink: 'Charles D. Shrum - GL. 0236 - Denver, Colo.'

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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