History of the American West, 1860-1920: Photographs from the

Collection of the Denver Public Library

Dan McDade, a miner, poses with his wife and sister by their cabin near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.

Miner Dan McDade poses outdoors with two rifles near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado

Dan McDade, a miner, poses outdoors near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado.

Dan McDade, a miner, poses outdoors and aims a rifle near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.