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Historic documentation of life at the turn of the 19th century created by residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1901 for the citizens of 2001. Under the direction of Louis R. Ehrich, a prominent 19th century businessman, the items were sealed in a chest which was stored in various buildings on the Colorado College campus until the official opening January 1, 2001 at the Charles Leaming Tutt Library. Contents of Ms349, Fd 152, Colorado Springs photographs include: 6 b&w photos: "Residence of Mr. Joseph Fulton Humphrey, No. 122 East Platte Avenue"; "Residence of Dr. Wm. S. Gustin, #18 Boulder Crescent, Colo. Springs"; "Indians who participated in the Quarto-Centennial Celebration" (2); "Members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department"; "Residence of John G. Shields, 1530 North Cascade Ave."; "Sectional view of Colorado Springs AD 1901"; "Curtis Coal mines - immediately north of city."