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Colton Collection

"Discovering the Many Facets of Colton: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the world of Colton, where history, nature, and culture intertwine seamlessly

Background imageColton Collection: VELOCIPEDE, 1914. George C. Maynard, curator of technology at the United States National Museum

VELOCIPEDE, 1914. George C. Maynard, curator of technology at the United States National Museum, posing with an old velocipede, or boneshaker

Background imageColton Collection: Puerto Rico, 1886

Puerto Rico, 1886
2902875 Puerto Rico, 1886; (add.info.: Colton, Company.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageColton Collection: USA, Washington State, Colton, Palouse. Red barn, green wheat fields. Blue Sky. (Editorial Use Only)

USA, Washington State, Colton, Palouse. Red barn, green wheat fields. Blue Sky. (Editorial Use Only)

Background imageColton Collection: USA, Washington State, Palouse, Colfax. Oak trees, fences and wheat fields

USA, Washington State, Palouse, Colfax. Oak trees, fences and wheat fields

Background imageColton Collection: USA, Washington State, Colton, Palouse. Green wheat fields. Wooden barn or wooden shed

USA, Washington State, Colton, Palouse. Green wheat fields. Wooden barn or wooden shed

Background imageColton Collection: Map of the United States, the British provinces, Mexico &c. 1849. Creator: John M. Atwood

Map of the United States, the British provinces, Mexico &c. 1849. Creator: John M. Atwood
Map of the United States, the British provinces, Mexico &c. 1849. Shows California's gold region and western trails. Includes illustration of "Pyramid Lake

Background imageColton Collection: USA, Washington State, Palouse. Lone tree in the field in Colton

USA, Washington State, Palouse. Lone tree in the field in Colton

Background imageColton Collection: Leeds LS15 9 Map

Leeds LS15 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS15 9

Background imageColton Collection: Photograph of Colton Arms, Kensington, London

Photograph of Colton Arms, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageColton Collection: Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, Colton, California, USA

Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, Colton, California, USA
Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA. Date: circa 1920

Background imageColton Collection: Pacific Fruit Express, Colton, California, USA

Pacific Fruit Express, Colton, California, USA
Pacific Fruit Express, Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA. The box cars have extra ventilation to help keep the fruit fresh. Date: circa 1920

Background imageColton Collection: USA, Washington State, Palouse. Single tree in a field in the town of Colton

USA, Washington State, Palouse. Single tree in a field in the town of Colton

Background imageColton Collection: Cannock Chase WS15 3 Map

Cannock Chase WS15 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cannock Chase WS15 3

Background imageColton Collection: Norfolk NR9 5 Map

Norfolk NR9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR9 5

Background imageColton Collection: Selby LS24 8 Map

Selby LS24 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Selby LS24 8

Background imageColton Collection: South Lakeland LA12 8 Map

South Lakeland LA12 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Lakeland LA12 8

Background imageColton Collection: St Edmundsbury IP31 2 Map

St Edmundsbury IP31 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of St Edmundsbury IP31 2

Background imageColton Collection: Dave Colton, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, 22nd October 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor

Dave Colton, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, 22nd October 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Dave Colton, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, 22nd October 2016

Background imageColton Collection: Parks California Colton 1906 Colron Cal. Park

Parks California Colton 1906 Colron Cal. Park
Parks in California, Colton, California, 1906, Colron, Cal. Park, United States of America

Background imageColton Collection: Mount Arrowhead 1904 California San Bernardino

Mount Arrowhead 1904 California San Bernardino
Mount Arrowhead, 1904, California, San Bernardino, San Bernardino and Colton from Highgrove, United States of America

Background imageColton Collection: Buildings California Colton Slover Mountain 1904

Buildings California Colton Slover Mountain 1904
Buildings in California, Colton, California, Slover Mountain, 1904, Colton and Redlands From Slover Mt. United States of America

Background imageColton Collection: Parks California Colton 1904 Colton Park Colton

Parks California Colton 1904 Colton Park Colton
Parks in California, Colton, California, 1904, Colton Park Colton, United States of America

Background imageColton Collection: Industry California Slover Mountain 1904 Colton

Industry California Slover Mountain 1904 Colton
Industry in California, Slover Mountain, 1904, California, Colton, Cement Works, United States of America

Background imageColton Collection: I Street, Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA

I Street, Colton, San Bernardino County, California, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageColton Collection: Colton Hall, Monterey, California, USA

Colton Hall, Monterey, California, USA
Colton Hall, first capitol of California, Pacific Street, Monterey, California, USA, built in the 1840s. Date: circa 1908

Background imageColton Collection: CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. Scene of the constitutional convention at Colton Hall, Monterey

CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. Scene of the constitutional convention at Colton Hall, Monterey, California, 1849. Line drawing, American, 1890

Background imageColton Collection: MAP: AMERICAN SOUTH, 1864. Coltons Rail Road and County Map of the Southern States

MAP: AMERICAN SOUTH, 1864. Coltons Rail Road and County Map of the Southern States Containing the Latest Information. Published by Joseph Hutchins Colton, 1864

Background imageColton Collection: COURANT: NITROUS OXIDE. Advertisement from the Hartford, Connecticut, Courant

COURANT: NITROUS OXIDE. Advertisement from the Hartford, Connecticut, Courant, 10 December 1844, of Gardner Q. Coltons nitrous oxide exhibition, attended that evening by Horace Wells

Background imageColton Collection: Bluebells in Millers Wood near to Colton in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England

Bluebells in Millers Wood near to Colton in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageColton Collection: MAP: BOSTON, 1865. A map of Boston, Massachusetts, and adjacent cities, 1865, by George W. Colton

MAP: BOSTON, 1865. A map of Boston, Massachusetts, and adjacent cities, 1865, by George W. Colton

Background imageColton Collection: GUARNERIUS VIOLIN. Copy of a Guarnerius violin, made by Walter E. Colton of Brooklyn, New York

GUARNERIUS VIOLIN. Copy of a Guarnerius violin, made by Walter E. Colton of Brooklyn, New York. Wood engraving, 1881



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"Discovering the Many Facets of Colton: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the world of Colton, where history, nature, and culture intertwine seamlessly. From the early days of innovation to picturesque landscapes, this captivating town has much to offer. In 1914, George C. Maynard curated an extraordinary velocipede at the United States National Museum in Washington D. C. , showcasing the ingenuity that once thrived in Colton. This testament to human creativity reminds us of our ability to push boundaries. Speaking of Washington State, Palouse boasts a lone tree standing tall amidst vast fields in Colton. Its solitary presence evokes a sense of tranquility and resilience against all odds—a symbol for both nature's beauty and human determination. Meanwhile, across continents lies Kensington in London—home to the historic Colton Arms. This photograph captures its timeless charm as it stands proudly among bustling streets—an embodiment of heritage preserved within modernity. Colton's influence extends beyond borders; even California bears witness to its significance. The Southern Pacific Railroad Depot serves as a gateway connecting people from various walks of life—a testament to how this small town played a vital role in shaping transportation networks. Not far away is Pacific Fruit Express—a hub for agricultural prosperity rooted deeply within Colton's soil. It represents an era when farming was not just a livelihood but also a way of life—a reminder that communities thrive when they work together harmoniously. Returning once more to Washington State's Palouse region reveals another single tree gracing Colton's landscape—an emblematic sight that encapsulates both simplicity and grandeur simultaneously—the epitome of natural beauty found within everyday surroundings. Beyond these well-known locations lie other places named after our beloved town—Cannock Chase WS15 3 Map, Norfolk NR9 5 Map, Leeds LS15 9 Map, Selby LS24 8 Map, South Lakeland LA12 8 Map, and St Edmundsbury IP31 2 Map.