Manitou Collection

Manitou, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018271 Manitou, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manitou, Colorado)

Manitou and Pikes Peak Railroad, Colorado, USA c. 1890
Rocky Pass, Manitou and Pikes Peak Railroad, Colorado, USA c.1890

Monument Park, The Quakers (b / w photo)
6018304 Monument Park, The Quakers (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument Park, The Quakers)

Ute Pass (b / w photo)
6018205 Ute Pass (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ute Pass. Illustration for America Photographed (Donohue, Henneberry)

Sketches in Colorado (engraving)
1590581 Sketches in Colorado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Colorado. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 August 1881)

Gate Garden Gods Manitou Joseph Collier American
Gate to the Garden of the Gods - Manitou; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Cathedral Rock Garden Gods Manitou Colorado Joseph Collier
Cathedral Rock, Garden of the Gods. Manitou, Colorado; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Gate Garden Gods Manitou Colorado Joseph Collier
Gate to Garden of the Gods. Manitou, Colorado; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Devil Punch Bowl Glen Eyrie
Manitou and Vicinity. Devils Punch Bowl - Glen Eyrie; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Echo Rocks Glen Eyrie Manitou Colorado Joseph Collier
Echo Rocks, Glen Eyrie. Manitou, Colorado; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity General View Glen Eyrie James T
Manitou and Vicinity. General View of Glen Eyrie; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

White Sandstone Crags Glen Eyrie Manitou Colorado
White Sandstone Crags, Glen Eyrie. Manitou, Colorado; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Garden Gods Balanced Rock James T
Manitou and Vicinity. Garden of the Gods - Balanced Rock; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Navajoe Spring James T Thurlow
Manitou and Vicinity. Navajoe Spring; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Pike Peak James T Thurlow American
Manitou and Vicinity. Pikes Peak and Manitou; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Manitou Colorado William Henry Jackson American
Manitou, Colorado; William Henry Jackson (American, 1843 - 1942); about 1880; Albumen silver print

Iron Springs Hotel Manitou William Henry Jackson
Iron Springs Hotel, Manitou; William Henry Jackson (American, 1843 - 1942); about 1880; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Rainbow Falls Winter Ute Pass
Manitou and Vicinity. Rainbow Falls in Winter - Ute Pass; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Cheyenne Canon Six Falls James T
Manitou and Vicinity. Cheyenne Canon - The Six Falls; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Rainbow Falls Manitou Colorado Joseph Collier
Rainbow Falls. Manitou, Colorado; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Melrose Abbey Glen Eyrie Manitou Colorado Joseph Collier
Melrose Abbey, Glen Eyrie. Manitou, Colorado; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Major Domo Glen Eyrie James T
Manitou and Vicinity. Major Domo - Glen Eyrie; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity. Toll Road Cheyenne Mountain
Manitou and Vicinity. The Toll Road - Cheyenne Mountain; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Manitou Vicinity Williams Canon looking south
Manitou and Vicinity. Williams Canon, looking south; James T. Thurlow (American, 1831 - 1878); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Mineral Springs Manitou Joseph Collier American
Mineral Springs - Manitou; Joseph Collier (American, born Scotland, 1836 - 1910); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Fireworks In The Night Sky

Garden of the Gods, near Manitou, Colorado, USA
A narrow gap between two sandstone masses forms the entrance to the Garden of the Gods, near Manitou, Colorado. The Garden contains strangely shaped isolated rocks of all shapes and sizes

Native Canadian Worship
Native Canadians honour their deity Quitchi Manitou (variously spelt) with a huge sacrificial pyre topped with valuable goods which they hope will appease him. Date: 18th century

The Cliff House Hotel, Manitou Springs, Colorado, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Manitou, Colorado, USA Date: circa 1902

Montezumas Temple - Rock Formation
Ruins of the Montezumas Temple, Garden of the Gods, a group of rocks resembling the ruins of the Temple of the Montezumas, ancient rulers of Mexico near Colorado Springs and Manitou, Colorado, USA

Picture No. 10893458
Manitou Cliff Dwellings Date:

Picture No. 10893459
Manitou Cliff Dwellings Date:

Manitou, Colorado. Date between 1898 and 1905

Ship Manitou
The Manitou carries passengers from Chicago to Mackinac Island, a popular resort in the Great Lakes. 1916

NATI2A-00197
" Manitou" carving over a Lanai Lanape door, before 1730. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Customs / Sacrifice / Goods
Native Canadians sacrifice precious possessions to Quitchi-Manitou, the Great Spirit

Iroq. Myth / Healing Water
Nekumonta, collapses in the snow whilst searching for a rememdy for his sick wife; he dreams of the healing waters of the Great Manitou who sing to him

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"Exploring the Enchanting Manitou: A Glimpse into Colorado's Rich History" Step back in time to Manitou, Colorado, a captivating town nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak. This black and white photo takes us on a journey to the late 19th century when the Manitou and Pikes Peak Railroad was bustling with activity. The sound of steam engines filled the air as passengers marveled at the breathtaking views. Monument Park, captured in another timeless black and white photo, reveals a glimpse of its Quaker inhabitants who sought solace amidst nature's beauty. Ute Pass, also depicted in monochrome splendor, showcases rugged landscapes that once challenged pioneers on their westward journeys. The sketches engraved from this era transport us further into history; they depict scenes from early life in Colorado - settlers building homes, Native Americans hunting buffalo on vast plains. These images tell tales of resilience and exploration. Intriguingly titled "He poised his spear and struck the girdle, " we are left wondering about its mysterious creator. Equally enigmatic is "She sang a strange, sweet song. " Both artworks evoke curiosity about untold stories hidden within their frames. Garden of the Gods emerges as an ethereal wonderland near Manitou - colossal rock formations rise majestically against azure skies, and is no wonder why this natural marvel has been revered by both locals and visitors alike throughout history. Native Canadian worship adds cultural diversity to this vibrant tapestry; it reminds us that Manitou embraces people from all walks of life. Fireworks illuminate night skies during festive celebrations while Gate Garden Gods stands tall as an enduring symbol of strength and endurance. Cathedral Rock Garden Gods captivates our imagination with its towering presence - nature's own masterpiece carved over centuries by wind and water. Joseph Collier immortalizes these wonders through his lens or brush strokes capturing their essence for generations to come.