Richard H. Kindig
Richard H. Kindig (February 2, 1916 – April 7, 2008)[1] was an American photographer who specialized in photographing the rail transport industry in Colorado.[2]
Kindig began photographing the railroads of Colorado in August 1933, and documented the change from
Railway and Locomotive Historical Society's Photography Award in 1984.[3] On March 1, 2008, the Colorado Railroad Museum honored his work in a special ceremony attended by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter; the Governor declared the day Richard H. Kindig Day in honor of his work.[1] That ceremony was his last public appearance.[2]
He was interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Englewood, Colorado.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Richard Kindig Passes Away". DRGW.net. 2008-04-07. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ a b McGonigal, Robert S. (2008-04-07). "Master steam-era photographer Richard H. Kindig dies". Trains News Wire. Kalmbach Publishing. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ "Richard Kindig Celebrates His 90th Birthday" (PDF). R&LHS Newsletter. 26 (2). Railway and Locomotive Historical Society. Spring 2006. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
- ^ Hees, Randy (2008-04-07). "Richard Kindig". Railway Preservation News. Retrieved 2008-04-11.[permanent dead link]
Further reading
- "Denver railfan". Trains. Kalmbach Publishing. March 1941. p. 24.
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