Alamosa in Alamosa County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

1. Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 Marker

Inscription.

Emblematic of the courage, fortitude, and vision of those stalwart pioneers and valiant railroad builders who foresaw a great future in the Southwest, this monument is installed to guide the way for posterity in this mighty empire.

May this engine, the symbol of advancing civilization, ever be preserved to give that American initiative the hope of fulfillment of still greater achievements.

This monument is dedicated to the foresight and courage of the builders and employes of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. May it always be an inspiration to this community for greater progress.

Everett Cole, Mayor of Alamosa
1931 - 1941

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 37° 28.173′ N, 105° 51.735′ W. Marker is in Alamosa, Colorado, in Alamosa County. Marker is at the intersection of Denver Avenue/Broadway Avenue (U.S. 160) and 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Denver Avenue/Broadway Avenue. Marker and engine are at the southern edge of Cole Park, adjacent to the Alamosa Municipal Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Hunt Avenue, Alamosa CO 81101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. All Aboard for Alamosa! (here, next to this marker); Adams State College (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamosa (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamosa County (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Emperius Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); American National Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alamosa Depot (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alamosa.

Regarding Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169. The word "employes" was in standard use in the early twentieth century and is not a misspelling of "employees."

Also see . . .
1. Denver & Rio Grande Western Corporate History. Rio Grande Info entry (Submitted on November 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Remembering the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. Classic Trains website entry (Submitted on November 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Locomotive No. 169. History Colorado entry (Submitted on November 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

2. Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 and Marker

Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 Tender image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

3. Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 Tender

Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

4. Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169

Denver & Rio Grande Locomotive No. 169 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

5. Denver & Rio Grande Locomotive No. 169

Denver & Rio Grande Western Wooden Combine Car image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

6. Denver & Rio Grande Western Wooden Combine Car

Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 Pavilion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 16, 2020

7. Denver & Rio Grande Western Locomotive No. 169 Pavilion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.