Utah’s Silver Queen Oakwood 1905 Susanna Bransford, Mill Creek 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 1906. The album depicts photos of the Silver Queen and her family and friends largely at her summer residence of Oakwood in Mill Creek, Utah. Type & Size: A 4x4.5" 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. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides of the image. Two people are seated under a decorative parasol in a garden setting, likely at the Oakwood summer residence in Mill Creek, Utah, in 1905. The individuals are dressed in early 20th-century attire, enjoying the shade on a sunny day.The Silver Queen, Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes Delitch Engalitcheff, was known for her immense wealth from Utah's mining industry. She was a prominent figure in social circles in the United States. Oakwood, where this photo was taken, was a symbol of her affluence and social status.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.

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