Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Six Colorado Springs businessmen take off from Peterson Field
- Business men and military officers pose in front of a small military airplane, Peterson Field, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Left to right: Merlyn D. Smith of the Merlyn D. Smith Insurance Agency; Max L. Davis, manager Zales Jewelers;...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Airplanes--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.; Businessmen--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.; Military personnel--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.
- November 7, 1961
- Albert F. Long Jewelers
- A man looks through a microscope at a diamond at Albert F. Long Jewelers located at 1251 Welton Street in the central Business District, Denver, Colorado. The man wears a shirt and tie and a onyx and diamond ring.
- Albert F. Long Jewelers (Denver, Colo.)--People--1970-1980.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Interiors.; Jewelers.; Jewelry stores.
- [between 1970 and 1975?]
- 1896 Ballenger & Richards 24th Annual Denver City Directory
- Colorado Building
- View of the Colorado Building on 16th (Sixteenth) Street and California Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Art Deco style remodeled building has pillars along a broken cornice, awnings above businesses on the first floor and signs that read:...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1935]
- Colorado Building
- View of the Colorado Building on 16th (Sixteenth) Street and California Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Art Deco style remodeled building has pillars along a broken cornice, awnings above businesses on the first floor and signs that read:...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1935]
- Colorado Building
- View of the Colorado Building on 16th (Sixteenth) Street and California Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Art Deco style remodeled building has pillars along a broken cornice, awnings above businesses on the first floor and signs that read:...
- Colorado Building (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1935]
- Main St., Salt Lake City
- View of Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Utah; shows a dirt Main Street with pedestrians and electric streetcars, wide sidewalks lined with multi-story masonry commercial buildings, some with smoke stacks, and flag poles; twenty-two telephone...
- Salt Lake Temple--1890-1900.; Salt Lake City (Utah)--1890-1900.; City & town life--Utah--Salt Lake City--1890-1900.; Commercial streets--Utah--Salt Lake City--1890-1900.; Mormon churches--Utah--Salt Lake City--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Harrison Avenue, Leadville
- Reproduction shows Leadville, Lake County, Colorado. Harrison Avenue is lined with businesses; signs read: "Third St.," "Daniels Fisher & Smith Dry Goods," "Boettcher Hardware," "Joslin & Park Manfg Jewelers, Watchmakers," "Trimble & Hunter," "Sam...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Business districts--Colorado--Leadville--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Leadville--1880-1890.
- 1887
- Hively Block
- Men pose in front of the two-story commercial Hivey Block, Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado. The storefronts feature: pilasters, and an ornate scroll-worked pediment reading: "1890," side stairs with a brick, gabled shelter. Signs read: "Kahn...
- Salida (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Salida--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Staff members with the Rocky Mountain News
- Two members of the Rocky Mountain News staff stand on a sidewalk, Denver, Colorado. The woman is wearing a hat, veil, and overcoat, the man wears a suit. Signs read: "The Shop Cass [In]vestment Co." and "Jewelers."
- Rocky Mountain News--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The original Symes building was erected in 1880 by George Symes but burned to the ground in 1905
- View of the Symes Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Champa Streets, Denver, Colorado with Fontius Shoe Store and Syman Bros. (Jewelers) on ground floor. Business signs on windows include: "C. J. Blakeney, Lawyer", "Fred W. Parks, Lawyer", "Dr....
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Tabor opera house
- View of the Tabor Grand Opera House building on 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado with marquee; "The Money Changers". Shows Joseph. L. Schwartz Jewelers on street level, trolleys, automobiles, sidewalk clock, and pedestrians.
- Tabor Grand Opera House (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Opera houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Munk & Stapper manufacturing jewelers, 360 Larimer Street, Denver, Col. Jewlery made of native gold and stones, a specialty.
- View of brick storefronts on Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado; shows men posing by arched display windows and signs: "Munk & Stapper," "Early & Co.," and "Mutual Life Ins. Co."
- Munk & Stapper Manufacturing Jewelers--Buildings--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Jewelry stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Bohm-Allen
- The Bohm-Allen Jewlery Company building, 16th (Sixteenth) and Arapahoe Streets, is decorated with American and German flags and bunting for the 31st Bundesturnfest in Denver, Colorado. Business signs read: "U.S. Bottles Supply Co.", "Hamilton & Co....
- Bohm-Allen Jewelry Company (Colo.)--Buildings--1910-1920.; Bundesturnfest (31st : 1913 : Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festive...
- [June 1913]
- Public Service Co.
- Nighttime view of the Gas & Electric Building used by Public Service Company at 15th (Fifteenth) and Champa Streets in Denver, Colorado. The building is decorated with light bulbs. Neon signs read: "TV Videoland," "Colo. Seed Co.," "Bowling,"...
- Public Service Company of Colorado--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Electric signs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Lighting--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Public utility...
- 1953
- Denver, buildings, Club Building
- View of the Denver Club Building at 1723-29 Arapahoe Street, Denver, Colorado; signs read: "Hotel Midland," "Western Clothing Co.," "Empire Laundry," "Overland Rubber Co.," "Chas. Wathen & Co. Jewelers," "Colorado Hardware & Supply Co.," "Hallack...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1908 and 1912?]
- Building, Denver
- View of a five-story brick commercial building on corner of 14th (fourteenth) and Stout Streets, Denver, Colorado; signs read: "Cunningham's Pharmacy," "Prescriptions, Magazines, Cigars, Tobacco, Drugs, Toilet Articles," "Headquarters Independent...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- Sixteenth Street, Denver
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows brick businesses, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, a Denver Tramway Company streetcar, the Tabor Opera House, and a clock with letters: "Sam Mayer Jewelers."
- Denver City Tramway Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Street railroads--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1906 and 1910?]
- The main business street of Denver (16th St.) looking north
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado; shows cars, pedestrian traffic, office buildings, and signs: "Dundee Clothes," "Diamonds Goalstone Jewelers," "Denver Meroff Band Stage Show Cowboy From Brooklyn,"and "Paramount."
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Paramount Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [1938]
- Denver theaters, Orpheum
- View of the Orpheum Theater at 1537 Welton Street in Denver, Colorado; shows advertisement for "The Count of Ten;" businesses include Art Nook, William E. Russell Coal, Second Industrial Bank, S.E. Arscott & Son Jewelers, Aladdin Hotel, and United...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1927 and 1930]
- Denver theaters, Orpheum
- View of the Orpheum Theatre at 1515 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado; billboards advertise "The Count of Ten"; businesses include U.S. Optical Co., Art Nook, William E. Russell Coal, Second Industrial Bank, S.E. Arscott & Son Jewelers, Aladdin...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1927 and 1930]
- Sixteenth Street Denver, Colorado
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street at Champa Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians and automobiles are on the street. The Daniels and Fisher Tower is in the distance. Signs read: "[L]erner Shops," "Verne Anderson Co. Wholesale Jewelers,"...
- Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1947 April 17
- Larimer Street Denver, Colorado
- Rooftop view of Larimer Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Horse-drawn wagons are parked near one and two-story buildings. The Tabor Block is in the distance. Signs read: "Cyrus Eaton & Co. Liquors and Cigars," "Candy Factory," "Kuner & Hauck...
- Denver (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.
- 1879
- General view of west section of main shop Orville R. Hagans Associated Enterprises
- Jewelers who include E. M. Hewitt, E. B. Colclasure, B. E. Kidd, E. Barborka, Roland Muhrer, W. Tammela, A. R. Kienel, Garold W. Dunbar, and W. E. Moon work at workstations at Orville R. Hagans Enterprises in Denver, Colorado. Clocks and large...
- Orville R. Hagans Associated Enterprises (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Clock & watches--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Jewelry...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Front and east section of main shop Orville R. Hagans Associated Enterprises
- Jewelers work at workstations at the Orville R. Hagans Associated Enterprises jewelry repair shop in Denver, Colorado. Clocks and watches are on a nearby wall.
- Orville R. Hagans Associated Enterprises (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Clock & watches--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Jewelry...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Victory Theater at night
- Night view of the Victory Theater in Denver, Colorado; neon signs and marquee read: "Victory, Girls, Fun For Adults Only, Girlesque, Acapulco Uncensored, Big Sin City, Spicy Films," and "Discount Credit Jewelers."
- Victory Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Burlesque shows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Electric signs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1969 July 27
- Barth Bldg
- View of the Barth Block on the corner of 16th (Sixteenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The four-story building has decorative trim and a flagpole on the roof. Automobiles are parked nearby. Signs read: "F. J. Kirchhoff...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Colorado Bldg. 16th & California shortly after 1935 remodeling
- View of the Colorado Building at 16th (Sixteenth) California Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Art Deco style building has decorative trim. Pedestrians and automobiles are nearby. Signs read: "Hosiery Bar," "Morris Jewelers," "Harris Linen...
- Colorado Building (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1935
- Colorado Building
- Rooftop view of the Colorado Building during remodeling at 16th (Sixteenth) and California Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Workmen work on scaffolding near parked automobiles. Signs read: "Fontius Bootery," "Hosiery Bar," and "Morris...
- Colorado Building (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1935]
- Cooper Avenue, Aspen
- Carriages and coaches are parked along unpaved, dusty Cooper Avenue in Aspen, Colorado. Signs on buildings read: "Turley - Arley Furniture - Queensware," "Hooper Bros. Jewelers," "E.W. Fleming," and "Cigars & Tobacco." Telegraph posts are on...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Aspen--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1892]
- Canon City businesses
- Businesses on the 500 block of Main Street, in Canon City are housed in two-story buildings; the central one is rusticated stone with an incised panel reading: "Felter." A man crouches on scaffolding, and channel letters read: "Kelley Jewelers" and...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Canon City--1970-1980.
- [between 1970 and 1974?]
- Durango
- Cars pass along commercial storefronts on Main Street in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Historic buildings include the First National Bank Building and the Williams Block. Signs: "Richey's Candy Ice Cream," "Coke Parsons Drug Cosmetics,"...
- Durango (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Durango
- View down Main Street in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Historic buildings along the street: The First National Bank Building, the Gardenswartz Building, the Newman Building, and the Williams Block. Signs: "First National Bank," "Mode O...
- Durango (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Main St. Salt Lake
- View of Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Utah; shows a dirt Main Street with pedestrians and electric streetcars, wide sidewalks lined with multi-story masonry commercial buildings, some with smoke stacks, and flag poles; twenty-two telephone...
- Salt Lake Temple--1890-1900.; Mormon temples--Utah--Salt Lake City--1890-1900.; Salt Lake City (Utah)--1890-1900.; City & town life--Utah--Salt Lake City--1890-1900.; Commercial streets--Utah--Salt Lake City--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Sharkey - Stribling fight returns
- Men crowd Champa Street by the Denver Post newspaper headquarters in downtown Denver, Colorado to listen to a boxing match between W.L. "Young" Stribling and Jack Sharkey. Storefront sign reads: "Kortz & Sons Jewelers."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Audiences--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Boxing--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Crowds--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1929 February 27
- Post crowds Sharkey - Walker bout
- People crowd Champa Street by the Denver Post newspaper headquarters in downtown Denver, Colorado to listen to a boxing match between Mickey Walker and Jack Sharkey. Storefront signs read: "Bechtold's Radio," "Garrity's," and "Charles H. Clark &...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Audiences--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Boxing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Crowds--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1931 July 22
- Montrose
- A large group of horse-drawn vehicles poses in the middle of Main Street in Montrose, Colorado. Signs along the street include: "Furnishings," "Rooms," "Drugs," "C. J. Getz, Pharmacy," "Reynolds and Co., Opticians and Jewelers," "The Montrose...
- Montrose (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Business districts--Colorado--Montrose--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Montrose--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Logan Co. Fair Parade
- View of El Jebel Shriner Motorcycle brigade participating in Logan County Fair parade, Sterling, Colorado; male Shriners wear caps with tassels on large motorcycles; street signs includes: barbershop pole, "J. C. Penney Co.," "Waymire's,"...
- Sterling (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Motorcycles--Colorado--Sterling--1960-1970.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Sterling--1960-1970.
- between 1963 and 1965
- 16th St. from Stout St., Denver
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street from a three-story building on Stout Street, Denver, Colorado; identifiable businesses and buildings include Gano-Downs (721-739 16th) and Colorado Building with Frederick W. Hedgcock & H.C. Jones Specialty Store...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Capitols--Colorado--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)
- [between 1905 and 1910]
- Main Street, Grand Junction
- View east on Main Street, Grand Junction, Colorado, a paved street with automobiles parked on either sides. A Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) street banner shows, and United States flags fly on lamp posts. One, two and...
- Grand Junction (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Business districts--Colorado--Grand Junction--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Mule pack train
- Long mule pack train on dirt Colorado Avenue, Telluride, Colorado. Five men on horseback lead mules. Businesses include: San Miguel Courthouse, New Sheridan Hotel, grocery, drugstore, First National Bank, another drugstore, furnishings, "Chas. Rose...
- Telluride (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Mules--Colorado--Telluride--1890-1900.; Packtrains--Colorado--Telluride--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Telluride--1890-1900.
- [1899?]
- Symes building
- Exterior view of Symes building, 16th (Sixteenth) and Champa streets, Denver, Colorado; designed by Joseph R. and Richard H. Hunt of New York, site was original location of Judge George Gifford Symes' residence who rebuilt in 1906 after original...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Street lights--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1906 and 1920]
- Wednesday Layover Day Parade, Estes Park
- Members of Roundup Riders of the Rockies ride through a commercial street on horseback in a parade in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado. Riders are identified left to right as: John Bruno, Howard Lindfors, Earl Boyd, Ben Frazer, Jack Munroe,...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Estes Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Estes Park--1950-1960.;...
- 1956 July
- Security Life Building, Denver
- View of the Security Life Building at 16th (Sixteenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. The 30 plus story building has ground level and penthouse block elements, and a rooftop sign: "Security Life." Also shows the Empire...
- Security Life Building (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Pedestrian...
- 1984
- 16th St. from Arapahoe, Denver
- Busy daytime view of 16th (Sixteenth) Street from Araphoe Street, Denver, Colorado; shows incomplete view of Daniels & Fisher tower possibly under last stages of construction, Whitney-Steen Company (engineers, contractors, builders) sign attached...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1911?]
- Hotel Auditoriu [sic], Denver
- Exterior view of Auditorium Hotel, 1406 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado; completed in 1909, five-story brick hotel has unreadable sign atop roof; street level businesses include pianos (musical instrument store), Independent Voters' League...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Auditorium Hotel (Denver, Colo.)
- [between 1910 and 1915]
- 1100 block on Pearl, south side
- Frame and brick false fronted stores line Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado. Men and boys pose on the boardwalk in suits, bowlers, and a chef's apron and hat. Cornice lettering reads: "Bush & Co. Jewelers.," and a pole edging the dirt street bears...
- Shold, P. M.; Boulder (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Boulder--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- Western History Subject Index
- DENVER. BUSINESS. JEWELRY
- Western History Subject Index
- Munk. and Stapper
- Western History Subject Index
- Lee jewelers