Description: Luke & Wheeler stereoview documenting a June 1, 1879 snowfall in Leadville Colorado. Snow covered trees are in the foreground with snow on the buildings in the back. Wellington O. Luke was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1847. In 1874, the Luke family moved to Colorado Springs. He partnered with another Pennsylvanian, possibly his brother-in law, Bentley B. Russell. They specialized in scenic stereoviews. After his young wife’s death of consumption in 1874 and his brother-in-law’s passing a few months later, W. O. Luke departed Colorado and set up a photo studio in Abilene, Kansas. In July 1879, Luke worked together with Danforth N. Wheeler as Luke & Wheeler, producing cabinet cards and stereoviews. Their work included scenic views and local events, including former president U. S. Grant’s 1880 visit to Leadville, the hanging of two men, showing a large crowd of spectators, street scenes of Leadville, and miners and mining operations. Luke and Wheeler maintained their partnership until December 1881. Some discoloration in the sky area and mount soiling. Period pen text on the back. See scans.
Price: 63.75 USD
Location: Tempe, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-19T02:06:58.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Stereoview & Stereoscope
Year of Production: 1879
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: Cities & Towns
Image Color: Black & White
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Brand/Publisher: Luke & Wheeler
Subject: Cityscapes
