Luke & Wheeler Stereoview of Snowfall in Leadville Colorado June 1, 1879

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.

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