Como Artist Colony

There are still many 'worker bee' cottages remaining in Como, although it is a mere shadow of it's heyday 1910 population of 475.

Como is largely an artist's colony in habited in the warmer months.  Only a few permanent residents stay beyond the end of October.

The appropriately names 'Tres Colores' house is one of many available for rent during the tourist season.

Como Round House

See the conditions Before the  Roundhouse Restoration here.  And read more about the Project here.

Not sure I like the Lomo 400 color rendition of RED.  Not so good with a bright sky.

Here Comes Klondike Kate

Just got my color film back from Old School Labs.  Funny complication, they scanned my negatives backwards, so I've had to flip half of them.

But here Comes Klondike Kate on film, in color as promised.  

Links to the History of Kate.

Como, At the Depot

Como, Kitchen Warning!

Requires no Explanation!

Como, Antique Stoves

More about the History of Como, Colorado.  There was also a tour of some of the historic homes.  I have photos of the exteriors on film.  But I found a couple of interesting antique Ranges:

I was not surprised by the wood burning stove (or Rage as they were called).  

But had no idea that there were such early electric stoves (above).  The Universal Electric is 

probably 1920's or 1930's vintage.

Found in the Summer Home of Artist Rita Derjue.

Como Rail Road Festival 2018: Preview

What a day....multiple equipment failures.  But in the end I did shoot some film.  However, we have to wait on the developing.  So a Phone Camera Preview this week:

The star of the Event was 'Klondike Kate', a 1912 Baldwin Locomotive 2-6-2 that was used in the Yukon Territory by the Klondike Mines Railroad.  She later served as an amusement park ride in Oklahoma.  Recently lovingly restored by the Como Railroad Society. See Klondike Kate in Action.

Remarkably it only takes two adults to turn the train.

Of course, followers know that I Love Steam Trains!