Idaho Springs Water Wheel
by Jon Burch Photography
Title
Idaho Springs Water Wheel
Artist
Jon Burch Photography
Medium
Photograph - Digital Capture And Enhancement
Description
The "Idaho Springs" Water wheel was built in 1893 by gold miner Charlie Tayler. Charlie was a local character who attributed his longevity to never having bathed or kissed a woman. (Directly proportional, I think...)
Charlie's water wheel was moved from its original site at a 19th century gold mine to its present location along I-70 in 1948. The wheel was restored in 1988.
Charlie Tayler's Water Wheel is located at the base of Bridal Veil Falls, on the south side of I-70 as you pass through Idaho Springs west of Denver, Colorado. Unless you're a local, you probably think of it as the "Idaho Springs Water Wheel." Close up viewing can be accessed from the parking lot behind Idaho Springs City Hall, 17th Avenue and Miner Street, or down the bike path from the Clear Creek Ranger Station.
Image copyright 2014 Jon Burch Photography
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October 7th, 2014
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Tina M Powell
John, Congratulations On your Special Feature in Camera Art group. Beautiful composition and colors beautiful! L/F
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "SPECIAL FEATURE ARCHIVE DISCUSSION in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art Group. You can do that in the specific "SPECIAL FEATURES NOMINATIONS ONLY- VOL 8” discussion in the Camera Art Group.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"