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1972 photograph by Marcia Gantz. The subject of the image is Crossroads shopping complex in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. The Solaris center has been in this location since 2012.
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The Two Elk Lodge and Restaurant atop Vail Mountain was destroyed by arson on 19 October 1998. The Lodge was subsequently rebuilt. This image is courtesy of the building's architectural firm Zehren and Associates.
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1972 photograph by Marcia Gantz. The subject of the image is the Gasthof Gramshammer in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. The view is south to north from the Gore Creek Drive and the Children's Fountain area.
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1972 photograph by Marcia Gantz. The subject of the image is Gore Creek Drive in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado looking from west to east. The Lodge at Vail is on the right in the forefront and the Clock Tower building near the center of the image. The Grand Traverse Peak of the Gore Range is in the background.
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Sally Hanlon and son Joe Hanlon enjoying a dance together. Image from page 190 of: Kelton, Elaine and Carolyn Pope. Women of Vail: Those Who Walked This Bridge 1962 - 1970. Salt Lake City: Conquest Graphics, 2012.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, enjoyed visiting with friends during the 2022 Vail Pioneer weekend. Organized by Packy Walker, the event celebrated those who contributed to building the community of Vail during the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. This image of Jebbie Browne was captured by Vail Daily journalist, John LeConte, on 29 August 2022.
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1972 photograph by Marcia Gantz. The subject of the image is Crossroads shopping complex in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado. The Solaris center has been in this location since 2012.
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1972 photograph by Marcia Gantz. This is a view of Gore Creek and the Creekside Building in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado looking from west to east. The Clock Tower Building is in the background and the pedestrian bridge is now known as the International Bridge.
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1972 photograph by Marcia Gantz. The subject of the image is the Sitzmark Lodge, which is located on Gore Creek Drive in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado.
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1972 Photograph by Marcia Gantz. The view is from the intersection of Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive in Vail, Eagle County, Colorado looking northeast. The subject of the image is Gorsuch's in the Clock Tower building.
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This is the program front cover for the Vail Players 1967 melodrama entitled, "Abner Grubstake's Secret." The Vail Players theatre group operated between 1966 and 1971 with its season running between June and October. John Dobson wrote and directed the melodramas. Vail community members covered all aspects of the production. Vail Players productions were often sold out.
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This is the program for the Vail Players 1966 melodrama entitled, "Curse You, Sterling Finesoul." The Vail Players theatre group operated between 1966 and 1971 with its season running between June and October. John Dobson wrote and directed the melodramas. Vail community members covered all aspects of the production. Vail Players productions were often sold out.
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This is the program for the Vail Players 1967 melodrama entitled, "Abner Grubstake's Secret." The Vail Players theatre group operated between 1966 and 1971 with its season running between June and October. John Dobson wrote and directed the melodramas. Vail community members covered all aspects of the production. Vail Players productions were often sold out.
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This image of a mature cow moose browsing on Ribes inerme (mountain gooseberry) at Vail Public Library (VPL) was captured by VPL staff member, Liz Sein.
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Division of Wildlife officer for the Gore Creek, Piney Lake and Piney River area captured this image of a cow moose outside a home in West Vail. Andree reported that the moose had to be tranquilized. Subsequently, Andree and team discovered the most expedient removal method was its transportation through the West Vail home.
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This poignant image was captured by Vail Fire Lieutenant, Mark Mobley, on 19 October 1998. The image is provided courtesy of Vail Fire Department and found in a Vail Daily article by Ed Stoner on 9 May 2007. John Duran was the Vail Fire Chief, while John Gulick served as Assistant Fire Chief. Also involved were Vail firefighters Mike Vaughan, Dave Eich and Craig Davis.
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This remarkable image of four mature bull moose near Piney Lake was captured by Bill Andree during winter of 2018. Andree is a retired Colorado Division of Wildlife officer whose territory included Gore Creek Valley, Piney Lake and the Piney River Valley area.
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Artist and longtime local, Dan Allard, is a perfect Santa Claus. (His wonderful beard and mustache are real!) Santa visited Vail Public Library (VPL) during the library's "Family Fireside Holiday Party" on 12 December 2023. The photo was captured by Laurin Megna-Davis, VPL Children's Library Associate.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, wrote a children's book on skiing. An excerpt was published in the December 1980 issue of Skiing Magazine. This is the table of contents for the issue.
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This image of the 2009 Town Council of Vail, Colorado appears here courtesy of the Town of Vail. The Vail Village clocktower and Vail Mountain are in the background. To the far left is Stan Zemler, Town Manager. Left to right from Zemler: Andy Daly, Susie Tjossem, Kim Newberry - Mayor Pro Tem, Dick Cleveland - Mayor, Margaret Rogers, Kerrie Donovan and Kevin Foley. The image was featured in the 25 November 2023 Vail Daily article, "Kevin Foley...