Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Lake County Public Library in Leadville, Colorado
- This view of the exterior of the Lake County Public Library, in Leadville, Colorado is from the intersection of East Twelfth and Harrison Avenues in Leadville, Colorado. The modern structure has a stone foundation, vertical wood siding and an...
- Lake County Public Library (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Leadville (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Lake County--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Mosca, Colo
- This building in Mosca, Alamosa County, Colorado, is losing its wood siding, revealing support studs. Window and door openings are empty; the shingled, clipped gable roof and imbrication are intact.
- Mosca (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Building deterioration--Colorado--Mosca--1970-1980.
- January 16, 1979
- Minturn, Colo views
- Frame dwellings line Main Street in Minturn, Eagle County, Colorado. Power poles edge the pavement; vines climb one topped by a mercury vapor lamp. Foothills are in the background.
- Minturn (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Minturn--1970-1980.; Utility poles--Colorado--Minturn--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Parshall, Colo. Post Office
- View of the Post Office in Parshall, Colorado in Grand County. Wood-frame building has an extended roof on one side of its gable. American flag on the flagpole in front of the building near mailbox. Pickup next to Post Office building.
- Parshall (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Flags--American--1970-1980.; Post offices--Colorado--Parshall--1970-1980.
- May 11, 1978
- Parshall, Colo. Main Street
- Residences line a dirt Main Street in Parshall, Colorado in Grand County.
- Parshall (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Parshall--1970-1980.
- May 11, 1978
- Tabernash, Colo.
- An automobile parks by a false front business trimmed in split timber covered with bark, Tabernash, Grand County, Colorado. Letters above the covered porch read: Tabernash.
- Tabernash (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobiles--Colorado--Tabernash--1970-1980.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Tabernash--1970-1980.
- May 11, 1978
- Tabernash, Colo.
- View east along Highway 40 towards Tabernash, Grand County, Colorado; includes speed limit and motel signs, weathered residences and businesses, and snow covered mountains in background.
- Tabernash (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Roads--Colorado--Tabernash--1970-1980.
- May 11, 1978
- State Bridge, Colo. road bridge
- A state Highway 131 bridge spans the Colorado River and the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad near State Bridge, Eagle County, Colorado.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1970-1980.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1970-1980.; State Bridge (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bridges--Colorado--State Bridge--1970-1980.
- May 11, 1978
- Toponas, Colo. general store
- View of the general store, Toponas, Routt County, Colorado, includes a truck backed up to front of building; signs include "The Toponas, Colorado People's Store General Merchandise," "Conoco," "Phone," "National Forest Warden, Report Forest Fires...
- Toponas (Colo.)--1970-1980.; General stores--Colorado--Toponas--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Toponas, Colo. old airport hangar
- View of a weathered, frame hangar with a wind sock at the airport, Toponas, Routt County, Colorado.
- Toponas (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Airports--Colorado--Toponas--1970-1980.; Hangars--Colorado--Toponas--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Toponas, Colo. old house
- View of a dilapidated log cabin in the middle of a deserted field in Toponas, Colorado in Routt County.
- Toponas (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Log cabins--Colorado--Toponas--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Toponas, Colo. old house
- View of a deserted, dilapidated log cabin in Toponas, Colorado in Routt County, features an L-shaped, one-story building with gable and large, rectangular windows.
- Toponas (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Log cabins--Colorado--Toponas--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Downtown Denver Colfax and Court
- View of the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Court Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Raddison Hotel, Security Life Building, and the Colorado State Bank.
- Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Intersections--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1978 October 5
- Idaho Springs, Colo. Main St.
- View looking west on Miner Street in Idaho Springs, Colorado, of part of the downtown area lined with cars on both sides of the street; features one pedestrian and signs: "Scenic Tours", "Valley Cafe", "Spaghetti Ranch", "Coors", "Mines", "Husky", ...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Idaho Springs, Colo. views
- View looking west on Miner Street in Idaho Springs, Colorado of part of the downtown area lined with cars on both sides of the street; signs including: "Valley Cafe, Good Food, Steaks, Chops and Trout Dinners", "Spaghetti Ranch", "Coors", "Mines",...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Aspen, Colorado town historical and museum
- View of the three story brick, Aspen Historical Society Museum in Aspen, Colorado; features a shingle, mansard roof, dormer windows, square bays, and a bell-shaped, covered porch; evergreen and deciduous trees in the front yard; wood-picket fence...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Historical societies--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Aspen, Colorado home
- View of a one and one-half story, clapboard house located at North Sixth and West Bleeker streets, Aspen, Colorado; features steep gables, square bay windows, and a covered porch; white picket fence surrounds the yard; signpost with signs: "North...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Aspen, Colo. airport
- View of Sardy Field, Aspen, Colorado, from the top of a hill. The terminal, other buildings, and airstrips are in the valley below. Airplanes with propellers are on the tarmac next to the terminal building. Cars and trucks are parked next to the...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Airports--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Aspen, Colo. airport
- A view of Sardy Field, Aspen, Colorado, is taken from atop a hill. Brush and other vegetation grow on the hill in the foreground. The terminal and airstrips, which were built in the 1950s, are in the valley. Airplanes are on the tarmac next to...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Airports--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Colo. Taxi Co. (wagon)
- A dilapidated, one-story clapboard building has a false storefront, a tin roof, wood doors, and boarded windows. A wagon wheel and wooden bench are against the building. The faded lettering on the side reads "Aspen Lumber Co., Cash, Doors &...
- Hackney coaches--Colorado--Aspen.; Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Taxicabs--Colorado--Aspen.; Buildings--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Free shuttle bus
- Bus is parked next to a curb on an Aspen, Colorado, street. Manufactured by Blue Bird and painted two different colors, the bus has "Aspen Free Shuttle" printed on the side and "Mt Valley Hylands" written on the placard above its window. ...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Buses--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.; Mass transit--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 11
- Main Street, Aspen
- View north from paved Main Street at the intersection of Main and Mill Streets in Aspen, Colorado. Elli's of Aspen, right, Chitwood Building, left; Epicure Restaurant on ground floor, employee housing second floor. Shows traffic lights, snow...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Main Street, Aspen
- Hyman Street mall in Aspen, Colorado, has a brick walkway with grass islands with deciduous and evergreen trees, and streams. Light posts, benches, and garbage cans are next to the islands. The Webber block, a three-story Victorian structure with a...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Old Bank, Aspen, Colo.
- Built in 1889 in Aspen, Colorado, the Wheeler Opera House is a three story, sandstone building with a flat roof, a bracketed cornice with a pediment-like roof ornaments, arched windows, striped awnings, and "Bank" etched in the stone. "Opera...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Banks--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.; Opera houses--Colorado--Aspen--1970-1980.; Wheeler Opera House (Aspen, Colo.)
- 1978 May 13
- Berthoud Falls, Colo.
- A van and car are parked outside of the "Berthoud Falls Inn Bar, Cafe, Motel" in Berthoud Falls, Colorado (Clear Creek County). The stone and wood-frame, two-story building has Swiss style architecture with steep gables and gingerbread. Snow and...
- Berthoud (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Taverns (Inns)--Colorado--Berthoud--1970-1980.
- May 10, 1978
- Bond, Colo., post office
- The Bond, Colorado, post office is built on a ledge overlooking the Colorado River Valley. The building is a one-story, wood-frame structure with a gable, shingles, rectangular windows, and a stovepipe chimney. Three mailboxes and a flagpole are...
- Bond (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Post offices--Colorado--Bond--1970-1980.
- May 11, 1978
- El Jebel, Colo. post office
- View of the country store and the U. S. Post Office in the same building in El Jebel (Eagle County), Colorado.
- El Jebel (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Stores & shops--Colorado--El Jebel--1970-1980.
- May, 1978
- Empire, Colorado post office
- The post office in Empire, Colorado, is a single story brick structure with one large window bay on the facing wall, a single leaf door, and a mail box and flagpole in front.
- Empire (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Post offices--Colorado--Empire--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Empire, Colorado views
- The view along U. S. Highway 40 in Empire, Colorado, shows store fronts with signs that read: "Wash," "Hard Rock Cafe Serving Rainbow Trout," "General Store," "Antiques," and "Jenny's Restaurant, Vittles and Spirits."
- Empire (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Empire--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Dumont, Colo. Post Office
- Three cars are parked outside of the Dumont, Colorado, Post Office in Clear Creek County. The modern, brick, one-story building has a flat roof and rectangular, glass windows by its entry door. A flag flutters on the flagpole next to the...
- Dumont (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Post offices--Colorado--Dumont--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 10
- 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
- Durango
- Cars pass in front of commercial storefronts in the town of Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Historic commercial buildings along the street include the First National Bank Block, the Gardenschwartz Building, the Graden Building, and the...
- Durango (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Durango, Colo. Power Co.
- Cars and trucks are parked outside of the power building in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Architectural elements of the commercial structure include a tower with a narrowly-pitched, hipped roof, as well as a gable with decorative eaves. ...
- Durango (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Power plants--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Downieville, Colo. Port of Entry
- View of truckstop in Downieville, Colorado, in Clear Creek Canyon. Semitrucks are parked on the highway and in the lot near the stop. Interstate 70 is at the top of the grade next to the truck stop. Signs include: "Gas," "Conoco," "Gasoline...
- Truck stops--Colorado--Downieville--1970-1980.; Downieville (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Downieville--1970-1980.; Trucks--Colorado--Downieville--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 10
- Durango
- Cars pass by commercial storefronts and the Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Historical landmarks include the General Palmer Hotel. Signs: "Western Steak House," "Phillips 66."
- Durango (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Durango
- Cars pass by commercial storefronts along Main Street in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Cars are parked on both sides of the street. Signs: "El Rancho," "Central Hotel," "Jewelry," "Johnson Jewelry," "The Pine Crest Taco," "Restaurant,"...
- Durango (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Durango, Colo.
- The Newman Block building is located on the corner of Main Street in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. Architectural features of the three-story sandstone building include a bracketed cornice, voussior arches over the windows, lintels, and...
- Durango (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Durango--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Glenwood Springs, Colo., hot baths
- Interstate 70 (prior to its renovation in the 1980s) winds past the hot springs spa and parallels the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs (formerly known as Defiance), Colorado, in Garfield County. Landmarks include the Stone Bath House. Signs: ...
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico); Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Springs--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1970-1980.
- May 13, 1978
- Glenwood Springs, Colo Hotel - Denver
- View looking down on the intersection of Cooper Avenue and Eighth Street in the town in Glenwood Springs (formerly known as Defiance), Colorado, in Garfield County; shows buildings including commercial storefronts and the Hotel Denver, cars driving...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Eagle, Colo. St. Mary's Catholic Church 5/12/78
- St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eagle, Colorado, is a small light- colored clapboard building that has a gabled roof with a cross at the top front and a vestibule on the front. A sign in front of the building reads, "St. Mary's Catholic Church," and...
- St. Mary's Catholic Church (Eagle, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Eagle (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Eagle--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Eagle, Colo. town views 5/12/78
- Buildings along Washington Street in Eagle, Colorado, include a plain two-story building with a sign reading "H & R Block Income Tax"; a brick building with two awnings which read "Serv-U-Shop," and a sign which reads "Allstate"; a false front...
- Eagle (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Eagle--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Eagle, Colorado 5/12/78
- A one-story brick fire station with a tower is at an intersection in Eagle, Colorado. In the left section the three large fire engine doors read, "Fire Dept.," "No Parking No Parking," and "Fire Dept."; the center section has bushes and a flagpole...
- Eagle (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Fire stations--Colorado--Eagle--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Town view of Eagle, Colo.
- Buildings along Washington Street in Eagle, Colorado, include a tall board-and-batten building with the peak of the gable roof incorporated into the horizontal false front, and signs reading, "The Copper Eagle Restaurant" and "Coors." A two-story...
- Eagle (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Eagle--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Town view of Eagle, Colo.
- One- and two-story commercial buildings are along both sides of Washington Street in Eagle, Colorado; on the right is a brick building which reads, "First Banks of Eagle Co." Two cars are parked on the street, and at an intersection a newspaper...
- Eagle (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Banks--Colorado--Eagle--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Eagle--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Glenwood Springs, Colo. Main Street View
- View down the ramp of the Grand Avenue bridge that leads over the Colorado River into the town of Glenwood Springs (formerly known as Defiance), Colorado, in Garfield County. Buildings along the street include one and two-story commercial...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bridges--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 13
- Chestnut St. from Harrison St., Leadville, Colo. "ex-horse car route"
- View west on Chestnut Street from Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado. A tall "Conoco" sign, gas pumps and crushed automobiles are on the right corner and a "Motel" is on the left corner. Wood frame residences with rooves of composite shingles,...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Churches--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.; Hospitals--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.; Mountains--Colorado--1970-1980.; Residential...
- 1978
- Chestnut St. from Harrison St., Leadville, Colo.
- This view west on Chestnut Street from Harrison Avenue in Leadville, Colorado includes crushed automobiles, a van and a wrecker on the north corner. A sign for "Motel, steam heat, TV, wall to wall carpeting" lays on the south corner. The street is...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Churches--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.; Hospitals--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.; Residential streets--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Leadville--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Granby, Colo. Chamber of Commerce
- View of the Chamber of Commerce Information building, in Granby, Grand County, Colorado, shows the small side gable, painted log structure with wood shingle roof. A drinking fountain is beside the aluminum screen door and a "Closed" sign leans in a...
- Granby (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Visitors' centers--Colorado--Granby--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Granby, Colo. community church, built 1890's
- Exterior view of the 1890's Granby community church, Grand County, Colorado, shows the log structure with front gable, composite shingles, belltower with louvers, an entry vestibule with double wooden doors, a cross below the apex and a sign that...
- Granby (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Churches--Colorado--Granby--1970-1980.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Granby--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 11