The Pioneer Museum in Gunnison, Colorado is located along the main highway thru town. It is a fabulous collection of the history of this high mountain town and covers transportation,farmng, ranching, military service, trains, automobiles, education, technology and toys. You can spend hours here and not see it all.
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| One of my favorite types of narrow gauge steam locomotives is found here, the C-16 type |
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| Air pumps located on the side |
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| All painted up for Hollywood movie. This paint scheme ended up staying on the loco until the end of service |
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| This depot was moved in from Sargaent Colorado |
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| Nice model of the engine house that was at the Alpine Tunnel |
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| Carol and Julie checking out the trunk showing how folks used to pack for travel |
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| Different styles and types of barbed wire |
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| Quite a collection of scale models |
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| Playing cards that gave the configuration of WWII aircraft to asssist gunners in recognition |
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| Quite a collection of carbines |
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| Uniforms of all types including this Japanese example |
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| Interesting display about undergarments and wash day |
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| Barn and harnesses for the horses. A trip into town required quite a bit of preparation |
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| Signals used to lower mine shaft elevators to various levels |
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| I have one of these antique tractors |
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| Pianos of the old days |
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| Original Post Office for the town near our home |
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| Old time school house with curved glass windows |
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| Wagon with wheels for summer and skis for winter |
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| Telephone booth with Superman outfit |
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| History of the telephone |
Looks like a fun museum. Nice picture of you, Superman. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was such a unique museum and a very enjoyable learning experience!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the actual farm house filled with period furnishings and clothing. Thanks for taking us there!