A Pleasant Summer Afternoon, circa 1885

A Pleasant Summer Afternoon, circa 1885. . , The prominent blacksmith shop was owned by Charles Naegelin, a well-known local figure. Burros, lined up tranquilly, were possibly there to be shod. Durango had photographic studios almost from the day of its birth, ensuring a wonderful and rich heritage of archival still images. , The three dogs lounging in the left center were part of the contingent that nearly overran Durango on some occasions. Dogs that did not have a license were likely to be shot by the town marshal. An overpopulation of canines worried parents and others due to the very real threat of rabies, for which there was no foolproof cure at the time. Cats also worried about the overabundance. , The Moments Project is a conceptual public sculpture by Shan Wells, designed to preserve the cultural heritage of Durango, and to make visible the movement of time. A free map of 19 other stanchions constituting a driving/walking tour of Durango may be obtained at the following locations: Durango Community Recreation Center, Center for Southwest Studies, Durango Arts Center, Durango Chamber of Commerce, Durango City Hall, Durango Public Library, Animas Museum. To learn more about the history of Old Durango, visit the Animas Museum.