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Utah Silver Queen 1900s Rural Logging Facility Utah Original Photo

Description: Utah's "Silver Queen", Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, was an extremely wealthy, legendary figure in Utah's mining history and in U.S. socialite history. This rare and historically important albumen photo is from an album by one of her close family members taken between 1904 and 1910. The album depicts photos of the Silver Queen and her family and friends on road trips mostly in Utah and California and at various homes owned by the family.Type & Size: A 4.5x3" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good to fair antique condition. These albumen prints are extremely fragile and are likely to have small tears, age fading, and other blemishes. Some of these images are mounted on thin cardboard, and some backs have remnants of being in an album. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides of the image. This photograph depicts a scenic view of a logging facility set against a backdrop of wooded hills, likely in an early 20th-century rural Utah setting. The image features wooden buildings, a cluster of industrial structures with smoke rising from chimneys, and a vintage automobile parked in the foreground.Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, known as Utah's Silver Queen, was a prominent figure in the state's mining era, leaving a legacy that combines wealth and high society influence. This photograph, part of a family album, may capture one of the locations associated with her life or business ventures.Visible text on the image includes a license plate number "63524," which may assist in pinpointing the era or vehicle type. Present in this photo: None.Utah's "Silver Queen", Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, was a legendary figure in the state's mining history. She earned the title due to the massive wealth she accumulated from the silver mines in Park City, Utah, particularly from the lucrative Silver King Mine. Born in 1859, Susanna was widowed early in life but became one of the wealthiest women in the western United States through her ownership of mining shares. Her fortune, built during the silver boom of the late 19th century, allowed her to live in luxury and style, hosting elaborate parties and building an estate known for its opulence. By 1905, Susanna had solidified her place as a prominent socialite and philanthropist, particularly known for her summer home, Oakwood, in Park City. Oakwood, a sprawling estate, was a symbol of her wealth and influence. That year, Susanna continued to entertain Utah's elite at Oakwood, which had become a center of social activity. Despite her wealth and fame, Susanna's life in 1905 was marked by personal challenges, including navigating her multiple marriages and maintaining her empire. Nonetheless, she remained deeply involved in Utah's social and economic circles. In 1906, Oakwood remained a focal point of Susanna's life, and her activities there were of great interest to the public. During the summer, she hosted lavish events, which drew attention not only from Utah but from across the nation. Her high-society lifestyle was emblematic of the Gilded Age's extravagance, but there were rumors of financial difficulties due to the fluctuating silver market. Despite these challenges, Susanna continued to be an influential figure in both Utah and national circles, maintaining Oakwood as a symbol of her enduring legacy. She passed away due to complications from pneumonia in 1936.

Price: 28 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-14T13:02:13.000Z

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Utah Silver Queen 1900s Rural Logging Facility Utah Original PhotoUtah Silver Queen 1900s Rural Logging Facility Utah Original Photo

Item Specifics

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: Photograph

Subject: automobile, logging, industrial, hills, vintage, Utah, early 190

Theme: architecture, history, transportation, social history

Featured Person/Artist: none

Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Size: 4.5x3 inches

Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924

Number of Photographs: 1

Antique: No

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Vintage: Yes

Framing: Unframed

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