Overview of Rosita to the east. Exposure probably taken by Hawkins in 1875 or 1876. 
Del Norte Mine 
View to north of business district from intersection of Tyndal and Grouse Streets. ca. 1875-1880. 
Rosita Schoolhouse 
Rosita Mine 
View to north along Tyndal Street shortly after the fire in May of 1881. Piles of fire burned bricks have been gathered up into piles. 
The original post office location at Tyndal and Quartz Streets. 1875-1880. 
View to east of Invincible Mine. 
Hand hewn log cabin from the early days of the camp, Elkhorn Palace. ca. 1873 
View north along main business district on Tyndal Street. ca. 1875-1880 
This image was taken after May of 1881. The great fire has destroyed the large businesses on Tyndal Street.
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