Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Denver bldgs., York office, interior, cafeteria
- View of the employee cafeteria at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange building on York Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows tables, coffee container, and a sideboard. Decorative plates are arranged on a plate rail around the...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Employee eating facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Station equipment, old model booth, #30 type
- View of a row of telephone booths at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The five telephones are housed in wooden booths with ornate arched windows and small glass panes. Each booth is identified with a number.
- Brown Palace Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1910-1920.; Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Equipment & supplies--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- 1915
- 1421 Champa, interior offices, general plant engineering
- A group of engineers work at desks in an office at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company building at 1421 Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. Plans and and documents are stacked on the desks. One man leans over and confers with...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone...
- 1916
- 1421 Champa, interior offices, general plant, "engineering."
- Men and women sit at desks in a crowded office in the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company building in 1421 Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. The women work on typewriters and adding machines at library tables in the center of the room....
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone...
- 1916 February
- 1421 Champa, interior, offices, general plant, "engineering."
- Men work at desks in an office at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Building at 1421 Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. Most of the desks are arranged in the center of the room. The men work on papers that are organized on the...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone...
- 1916 February
- 1421 Champa, interior, offices, general plant, "engineering"
- Four men work at desks in an office at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company building at 1421 Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. The men wear suits and work on papers that are scattered across the desk top. Books and papers are...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone...
- 1916
- Operator's toilets - 1421 Champa
- Interior view at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange in Denver, Colorado; shows a lavatory with sinks, toilets, stalls, and a steam radiator with ornate flourishes.
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bathrooms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1914
- Operator's cafeteria - 1421 Champa
- Interior view at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange cafeteria in Denver, Colorado; shows a lunch room with decor including a palm, harp, paper flowers, and Jack-O-Lanterns (pumpkins).
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Employee eating facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1914
- Man, woman, & child interior
- Indoor portrait of a family in Denver, Colorado. They pose in a room near a bookcase with glass doors and a table.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Bike shop "Fisk Quality"
- Interior view of a bicycle store and repair shop in Denver, Colorado; shows a man posing, bicycles, tires, inner tubes, head lamps, a stove, and signs: "Fisk Quality $4.00 anti-cactus guaranteed for $3.45."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bicycle shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Barber shop
- Interior view of a barber shop in Denver, Colorado; shows a man and woman posing, wooden chairs, mirrors, a marble sink, a clock, calendars, and a sign: "Clean hot towels for every customer."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Barbers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Barbershops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Food store
- Interior view of a grocery store in Denver, Colorado; shows men and women posing, a stove, counters, a scale, and merchandise including bananas, canned goods, and crates with lettering: "Water White Soap," and "Carbonate of Soda Crystals."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Bike shop
- Interior view of a bicycle repair shop in Denver, Colorado; shows men, bicycles, a stove, a car, and an advertisement: "Diamond No Clinch Tires."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bicycle shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Cafe - man at counter
- Interior view of a restaurant in Denver, Colorado; shows men, coffee machines, tables, and chairs.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cafes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Bar w/ 2 men
- Interior view of a tavern in Denver, Colorado; shows men, spittoons, and a cash register.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spittoons--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Bar w/ 4 men
- Interior view of a tavern in Denver, Colorado; shows men, spittoons, a cash register, mirrors, leaded glass, and signs: "Put The Money On The Bar We Make Change While You Drink," and "No Minors or Habitual Drunkards."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spittoons--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Bar w/ 2 men
- Interior view of a tavern in Denver, Colorado; shows men, spittoons, a cash register, mirrors, and framed pictures.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spittoons--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Hotel, brothel, or rooming house desk
- Interior view of an inn or boarding house admittance desk in Denver, Colorado; shows a man at a counter, ornate wallpaper, and signs: "Rooms for Men Only Under New Management," "Leave Laundry Here Wagon Calls Daily."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Lodging houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Pool hall
- Interior view of a pool parlor in Denver, Colorado; shows men, pool tables, and advertisements: "Omar Cigarettes," and "Mecca Cigarettes."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Billiard parlors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Man in store w/ stoves & furniture
- Interior view of a household furnishing store in Denver, Colorado; shows a man, stoves, brass beds, and a dresser.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Home furnishing stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Bar - 1 man - "(?)'s Place"
- Interior view of a tavern in Denver, Colorado; shows a man, a cash register, spittoons, and window lettering: "(?)'s Place."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spittoons--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Pool hall or German Club w/ covered table
- A man poses indoors at a pool hall or German club in Denver, Colorado. A pool table, lights, and a coat rack are in the room. Signs on the wall read: "Luxury" and "Supten und Walz Gott erhaltz [...]"
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Billiard rooms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Meat / food store w/ 2 men
- Interior view of a butcher shop in Denver, Colorado. Men with aprons stand near wood and glass display cases and a cash register. Labels on boxes read: "Supreme Biscuit," and "Soda Biscuit."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Butcher shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Clothing store
- Interior view of men and women who pose in a clothing store in Denver, Colorado. One man stands near glass cases with displays of clothing. Fitting rooms line one side of the store.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Processing business
- A man poses near a chute in a business in Denver, Colorado. Buckets of "Elastic Cement" are stacked in the room. A woman writes at a desk in a nearby room.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Cafe interior
- Men pose by a counter at the American Lunch Room in Denver, Colorado. Napkins and condiments are on the bar. Plates and coffee urns are near a grill. A menu that reads: "Short Order" is on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Counter stools--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Counters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Pool hall
- African-American and Asian men hold pool cues and stand near pool tables in a billiard hall in Denver, Colorado. A score rack with beads hangs from the ceiling
- Afro-Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Asian Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Billiard parlors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Pool hall
- Asian and African-American (Black) men pose with pool ques in a billiard hall in Denver, Colorado. Signs on the wall read: "If You Can't Pay Don't Play" and "Loud Or Profane Language Not Allowed."
- Asian Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Afro-Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Billiard parlors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Garage and stable
- Men pose by a convertible automobile and a horse in a stable in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Convertible automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Horses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stables--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Barbershop
- Barbers and men pose in a barbershop in Denver, Colorado. A boy with glasses sits in a chair nearby. A calendar and sign that reads "Baths" are on the walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Barbers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Barbershops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- December 1914
- Man in store with clothing and luggage
- A man poses in a shop with luggage, shoes, trunks, and coats on hangers in Denver, Colorado. He stands near a glass countertop display case and wears a double breasted jacket.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Luggage--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Furniture store
- Interior view of a furniture store in Denver, Colorado. A man stands in an aisle between dressers with ornate mirrors and bed frames. Wooden chairs hang from the wall and ceiling.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Furniture stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Cafe
- Chinese waiters and a white customer pose in a Chinese restaurant in Denver, Colorado. A cash register and gumball machine are on the counter near a row of stools.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Chinese-Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Clothing store interior
- Women salesclerks pose in a clothing store in Colorado. They stand near wood and glass display cases filled with folded shirts. Coats and dresses hang from the ceiling. A sign reads: "Your Choice Ties 25 [cents]."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Sales personnel--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Barber
- A barber poses in his barbershop in Denver, Colorado. Bottles and a cup are on a counter near a row of mirrors. A poster on the wall reads: "New York Motion Picture Company Presents The Battle of Gettysburg."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Barbers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Barbershops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Jewelry store interior
- Men who include probably S. Tobias pose in a clock and watch store at 4026 Walnut Street in Denver, Colorado. Watches and jewelry are on display in a glass and wood case. Clocks are in a wooden case behind the counter. A sign on the wall reads: "S....
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Men's store interior
- Men pose in a haberdashery possibly at 1704 Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. They stand near a glass display case and a rack of coats and pants displayed on a table. Luggage lines the shelves near the ceiling. A sign reads: "Loan Department N....
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Barbershop interior
- An Asian-American barber cuts a man's hair in a barbershop in Denver, Colorado. A cash register and bottles are on a counter near mirrors on the wall. Children sit and stand by a nearby sink. Numbers on the windows above a doorway read: "1907."
- Asian Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Barbers--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Barbershops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- People at cafe counter
- Men sit and eat at a counter in a cafe in Denver, Colorado. Shelves with cooking utensils and pots are behind the bar. Menus are posted on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Counters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Variety store interior
- Women and a man pose in a variety store in Denver, Colorado. They stand near glass and wood display cases. Signs read: "Our Candies Try Them" and "Crockery Dept."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dry goods stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Men's clothing store interior
- Men pose in a men's clothing store in Denver, Colorado. Hats and pants are displayed on top of glass cases. A sign reads: "Removing [Sal]e Clothing Furnishing[s] [...] & Trunks [M]ust Be Sold Belo[w] [Invent]ory Pr[ices]."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Barbershop interior
- African-American (Black) men and a woman pose in a barbershop in Denver, Colorado. A cash register, bottles, and towels are on a counter near a row of mirrors on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Afro-Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Barbers' chairs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Barbershops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Men in restaurant
- Men pose by the counter of a restaurant in Denver, Colorado. Food and a coffee urn are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Food--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Grocery store interior
- A man leans on a counter in a grocery store in Denver, Colorado. Another man stands near a display of bananas. Displays of food in boxes, cans, and bottles are on and near glass display cases. A scale hangs from the ceiling nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Man and women in a cafe / deli
- A man, woman, and dog pose in a cafe in Denver, Colorado. The man stands near a glass display case. The woman stands near a table and signs that read: "Cabinet" and "Here It Is Fresh Copenhagen."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cafes--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- December, 1914
- Bar interior
- Men pose at a bar in Denver, Colorado. Bottles are on display near a row of mirrors. A pennant that reads: "United States" hangs from behind the bar.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Grocery store
- Interior view of a food store in Denver, Colorado. A man stands near a glass display case and cash register. Brooms and advertisements hang from the ceiling.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Barber with customer, woman, and man
- A barber, men, and a woman pose in a living room in Denver, Colorado. A clock and paintings are on the walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Barbering--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Herbert Garage
- Mechanics sit and stand near the frame and under carriage of an automobile in Herbert Garage at 3660 Downing Street in Denver, Colorado. Tools, car parts, and a workbench are nearby. A sign that reads: "Herbert Garage" is on the wall.
- Herbert Garage (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Mechanics--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Man and woman in room
- A husband and wife pose in a bedroom in Denver, Colorado. The room is decorated with crepe paper and has a dresser with mirror and lace curtains. A Navajo rug covers a table.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spouses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]