She Showed Her True Mettle For Many Years. ADELINE HORNBECK Homestead, Florissant, Colorado
by Bijan Pirnia
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She Showed Her True Mettle For Many Years. ADELINE HORNBECK Homestead, Florissant, Colorado
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Bijan Pirnia
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Photograph - Photography
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ADELINE HORNBECK homestead built in 1878, Florissant, Colorado. ADELINE HORNBECK (1833-1905) was not a typical homesteader. In the 1870s, after the loss of her husband and home, this single mother of 4 moved her family to the Florissant valley. At a time when women had few opportunities to own property, she filed a claim to homestead 160 acres here. Within 7 years, Adeline had built a sizable house and 9 buildings, and had acquired
$4000.00 worth of livestock. On top of daily work of homestead chores and raising children, she added a job at the general store in Florissant. The word florissant is French for Flowery or full of flowers. It comes from the Latin root Flor meaning flower. DSC 8594 D800
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July 18th, 2017
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Susan Brown Slizys art signature name
Wow ,what a woman !
Bijan Pirnia replied:
She embodies the true grit and uncompromising work ethics that the old west is famous for.
Dave Farrow
Fantastic capture brother Bijan. What an antiquated beauty she is. Adeline Hornbeck was an incredible woman indeed and thank you for sharing this wonderful glance back in time. Wear that gold medal proudly. l.v.f. I could get lost in that beautiful sky
Bijan Pirnia replied:
Greetings to my dear brother. Thank you kindly for your visit to my gallery and your affirming words. I'm grateful that you keep in touch, from time to time.
Lena Owens OLena Art
Very interesting story and awesome processing and composition! F/L
Bijan Pirnia replied:
Well, hello again sweet Lena. so lovely to hear from you again, my dear. I am most grateful that you keep in touch. You made my day AND my whole week.
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