1900 Windstorm

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Image Number001-1002Date1900-11-22DescriptionDamage from 1900 windstorm. Photo is stamped "Nov. 22, 1900" on back. The 1900 windstorm in Colorado Springs, occurring on November 21st, was a significant event that caused widespread damage throughout the city. It is remembered as a day of terror and was considered by some to be the worst storm in Colorado Springs history. The storm brought gale-force winds for ten hours, reaching 82 mph on an instrument at Colorado College before it disintegrated from a vicious blast. It caused significant damage to both public and private property and blew down many trees that had been planted soon after the city was established. PhotographerGarrett, John W., 1865-1937LocationColorado Springs (Colo.)SubjectWindstormsNotes The round format and size of the print indicate the photograph was taken with a Kodak #2 camera that was produced 1889 – 1897.CollectionMargaretta M. Boas Photograph CollectionPublisherPikes Peak Library DistrictOriginal FormatPhotographsPhysical Description3 1/2 b&w print

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Date Digital5/12/2025TIFF file size 25,090,084Scanning HardwareEpson Expression 12000XLImage Editing SoftwareAdobe Photoshop Creative CloudSilverfast 8.6Resource TypeImage

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1900 Windstorm