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- A crane is brought up to unload the trucks carrying portions of the F94-C Starfire jet prior to its installation on the summit of Pikes Peak, September 1958. 1
- A crane unloads the cockpit/wing portions of the F94-C Starfire jet prior to its installation on the summit of Pikes Peak, September 1958. 1
- A family takes in the view of lower mountains and plains stretching eastward from the newly opened Pikes Peak Summit House. The end of the Cog Railway is visible through the window. 1
- A group of tourists pose on and adjacent to a cog railway passenger car at the summit of Pikes Peak. “No. 4 on Pikes Peak. Altitude 14,147 feet” is annotated on print. "Jennie Long" written under Photo. 1
- A low-oblique aerial photo taken from 20,000 feet altitude of the summit of Pikes Peak looking north with the Pikes Peak Highway and Cog Railway Line visible. 1
- A man sits with a drink watching a television in the staff dinning room in the newly completed Pikes Peak Summit House. 1
- AdAmAn Club members on Pikes Peak. Identified on back 1
- Aerial photograph of the summit of Pikes Peak, photo facing east. Pikes Peak Highway (unpaved at the time) travels up to the summit, with the summit house visible at the center of the photo. Colorado Springs is visible past the peak. 1
- Aerial photograph of the summit of Pikes Peak, photo facing northeast. Pikes Peak Highway (unpaved at the time) travels up to the summit, with the summit house visible at the center of the photo. Colorado Springs is visible past the peak. 1
- Aerial photograph of the summit of Pikes Peak, photo facing northwest. Both the cog railway and the Pikes Peak Highway (unpaved at the time) travel up to the summit house on the right side of the photo. 1
- After the raising of the American Flag by Marine Corporal Rene Gagnon, two Howitzers, delivered to the summit of Pikes Peak in pieces by mule train, alternately fire a round for each of the 48 states. 1
- Air Force personnel supervise the crane positioning the cockpit/wing portions of the F94-C Starfire jet for its installation as a static display on the summit of Pikes Peak, September 1958. 1
- Al Dickey, assistant manager, stands behind the counter in the souvenir sales section of the 1964 Pikes Peak Summit House. 1
- An icy Pikes Peak Summit House with double exposure along left side of photo. 1
- Cog railway with a steam locomotive under steam pushing a passenger car on bare hillside littered with rocks and boulders. 1
- Dr. Alfred L. Edwards addresses the crowd at the Pikes Peak Summit House dedication ceremony. 1
- Dr. Alfred L. Edwards unveils a registered historic landmark plaque at the newly constructed Pikes Peak Summit House. Edwards was the deputy under secretary of the Department of Agriculture. 1
- East or Cog side entrance of the 1964 Pikes Peak Summit House. Steele shutters could be rolled down to protect the windows and doors of the building against the severe winter weather. 1
- Eight men posing at summit of Pikes Peak, standing on the cog railway tracks with observation tower is behind them. Almost no snow on the ground. 1
- Eight men posing at summit of Pikes Peak. Observation tower is behind them. Almost no snow on the ground. 1
- Employee sets up merchandise in the souvenir section of the newly completed Pikes Peak Summit House. 1
- Exterior of the newly completed Pikes Peak Summit House. Snow is piled high in front of the doorway. 1
- Exterior of the newly completed Pikes Peak Summit House. Snow is piled high in front of the east doorway. The Cog Railway tracks are visible at the edge of the photo. 1
- Fireworks being shot off on the summit of Pikes Peak. Observation tower is clearly lit. 1
- Four men with packs standing outside the boarded-up Summit House. 1
- From the summit of Pikes Peak 1
- Full page spread with 5 images. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1
- George Hammond crosses finish line in #36, Auto Shippers Special. 1
- Governor John Love (left) with Colorado Springs mayor Harry Hoth, unveiling a new plaque at the Pikes Peak Summit House dedication ceremony. 1
- Governor John Love addresses the crowd at the dedication ceremonies of the Pikes Peak Summit House. Immediately to his right is Colorado Springs mayor Harry Hoth and Dr. Alfred L. Edwards, deputy assistant secretary of agriculture 1
- Governor John Love addresses the crowd at the dedication ceremonies of the Pikes Peak Summit House. Immediately to his right is Colorado Springs mayor Harry Hoth and Dr. Alfred L. Edwards, deputy assistant secretary of agriculture. 1
- High oblique aerial photograph of the summit of Pikes Peak with the cog railway tracks and Pikes Peak Highway in the foreground on the slope leading to the tourist facilities on top. 1
- High oblique aerial photograph taken over Crystal Creek Reservoir looking south showing the north side of Pikes Peak and the winding Pikes Peak Highway and Toll Road to the summit. 1
- Interior of the Pikes Peak Highway Summit House after the 1953 fire, looking from the single-story end of the building at the two-story section. It is believed the fire was caused by a faulty furnace. 1
- Interior of the Pikes Peak Highway Summit House after the 1953 fire, looking from the two-story end of the building into the single-story section. It is believed the fire was caused by a faulty furnace. 2
- Locomotive #11 and coach #11 at the summit of Pikes Peak. Locomotive built in 1950 by G. E. Coach built by Winter-Weiss of Denver. 1
- Long view at top of mountain with dirt road in foreground and car parked at right. Photo identified as "view toward Cog Railway House, Pikes Peak, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1
- Louis Unser in #31, Federal Engineering Special, at the finish line. 1
- Lunch counter in the 1964 Pikes Peak Summit House. Built to replace the old stone summit house. Staff not only served food and drinks, but answered the many questions of the visitors. 1
- Lunch counter in the 1964 Pikes Peak Summit House. Built to replace the old stone summit house. Staff not only served food and drinks, but answered the many questions of the visitors. The building's steel frame construction is clearly visible. 1
- Maiden trip of "Streamliner" cog railway car of the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway Company. L - R 1
- Man sits on rail fence just below the cog tracks. Observation platform to his right. 1
- Members of the AdAmAn Club on Pikes Peak summit. Identified on back 1
- Members of the Camp Carson 4th Field Artillery Battalion (Pack) firing a 48 gun salute on July 4 1950, following the flag raising ceremony on the summit of Pikes Peak. 3
- Men and women rest on boulders at summit of Pikes Peak. One of 5 images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1
- New Year's Eve fireworks display on the summit of Pikes Peak . Written on the back "1926 - warmest night to then / 18 degrees above zero" 1
- One of six images on a full-page spread. 4
- Piano pushed up Pikes Peak. 1
- Pike's Peak by Moonlight "I'm climbing up the Cog-road / But feeling mighty cheap. / I've lost my breath / and now can't answer / When I hear Pike's Peak." 1
- Pikes Peak Summit House with Cog tracks in foreground. It functioned as the Cog's upper station, souvenir shop, lunch counter, tourist rooms and observation tower. Wooden platform at left of photo was built to support a large searchlight. 1
- Pikes Peak Summit House with heavy snow cover. It functioned as the Cog's upper station, souvenir shop, lunch counter, tourist rooms and observation tower. Wooden platform at left of photo was built to support a large searchlight. 1
- Rock formation identified as on the summit of Pikes Peak on Barr Trail. Identification sheet with negative. 1
- Seven men posing at summit of Pikes Peak. They are standing on the cog railway tracks, Observation tower is behind them. Almost no snow on the ground. 1
- Small sign among field of rocks, identified as "Summit & Marker, Pikes Peak." Identification sheet with negative. 1
- Smokey the Bear at the newly installed Pikes Peak Summit sign. 1
- Snow piles up near the entrance of the newly completed Pikes Peak Summit House. 1
- Some spectators have already gathered and watch as the first of the 50 mule team carring 75 mm howitzer parts for the flag dedication ceremony arrive at the summit of Pikes Peak, July 4, 1950. 1
- Spectators on the summit of Pikes Peak after the Flag raising ceremony on July 4, 1950. 1
- Stone building with observation platform. Snow lightly covering the ground. Train in the distance. 1
- The Pikes Peak Highway Summit House looking southeast after the 1953 fire. Single story building was the restroom. 1
- The Pikes Peak Highway Summit House looking southwest after the 1953 fire. 1
- The Pikes Peak Summit House and observation platform. A massive snow drift covers the entire east-facing first-floor wall of the Summit House. “53-7” is annotated in the bottom left of the photo. 1
- The Summit House atop Pikes Peak built in 1964 to replace the stone summit house, which many considered an eyesore. New diesel electric Cog rail cars manufactured in Switzerland were also introduced in 1964. 1
- The retired F-94-C Starfire jet, completely reassembled on the summit of Pikes Peak is ready for a last check before the dedication ceremony, September 3, 1958 commemorating jet engine testing on that site since 1918. 1
- The retired F-94-C Starfire jet, completely reassembled on the summit of Pikes Peak, gets a last check by a technician before the dedication ceremony, September 3, 1958 jet engine testing on that site since 1918. 1
- Tremendous Spring-time task of uncovering the cog-wheel road up the giant of the Rockies in season for the Summer traffic. Six images on a full-page spread. 1
- Two men standing by cog railway tracks, Summit House just behind them. 1
- Two men with mule beside Pikes Peak signal station. Metal ladder provides access to roof of the building adjacent to a large wooden protrusion from the side of the structure surrounded by wooden slats/louvers, probably for housing weather instruments. 1
- Two trucks carrying portions of the F94-C Starfire jet arrive at the site of the installation on the summit of Pikes Peak. 1
- Two women and a small child pose next to the newly installed Pikes Peak Summit sign while a man takes their picture. 1
- View from just below the summit of firewords on New Year's Eve. 1
- View from mountaintop towards mountains in distance. Photo identified as "view from summit of peak, Pikes Peak, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1
- View from summit of Pikes Peak, showing a plaque honoring Zebulon Pike among rocks in the foreground surrounded by metal railing. The plaque was dedicated in 1906. 1
- View from summit of Pikes Peak, showing a plaque honoring Zebulon Pike among rocks in the foreground surrounded by metal railing. “55-7” is annotated in the bottom left of the photo. The plaque was dedicated in 1906. 1
- View from the top of Pikes Peak looking down above timberline. 1
- View of stone building with two men looking on. One of 8 images in a full page spread. 1
- View of the Pikes Peak Summit House with the observation platform. One figure is seen standing to the far right. 1
- View of the east face of the Cog Summit House and viewing tower seen from the parking lot with several 1930s vehicles. 1
- With cog rail tracks in the foreground, the Pikes Peak Summit House and observation platform is seen with tourists in the area. “23” is annotated in the bottom right of the photo. 1
- Written on bottom of image "Fred Barr, RW Magee, Harry Standley, Fred Morath - Ed Morath took picture". 1
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