Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 1890 Corbett & Ballenger's 18th Annual Denver City Directory.
- 1907 Ballenger & Richards 35th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1911 Corbett & Ballenger's 39th Annual Denver City Directory
- 1915 Corbett & Ballenger's 43rd Annual Denver City Directory
- 1923 Corbett & Ballenger's 51st Annual Denver City Directory
- 1934 Denver Householders' Directory and Street and Avenue Guide v.10
- 1935 Denver Householders' Directory and Street and Avenue Guide v.11
- 1936 Denver Householders' Directory and Street and Avenue Guide v.12
- Architecture, J. F. Welborn country home, Fort Logan, M. Biscoe, architect
- The home of J.W. Welborn in Fort Logan, Colorado, features rounded eaves, shingle siding, and an awning over the arched window. A large yard includes: a hammock, wicker chairs, and a croquet set-up.
- Welborn, J. W.--Homes & haunts.; Fort Logan (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Fort Logan--1920-1930.
- [1920?]
- Clayton College
- Exterior photograph of Clayton College located in Denver, Colorado. The City and County of Denver established the George W. Clayton Trust and College in 1911 through a bequest by George W. Clayton. Clayton sought to provide for the guardianship...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Orphanages--Colorado--Denver.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Architecture--Colorado--Denver--History.
- 1981 September
- Clayton College
- Exterior photograph of Clayton College located in Denver, Colorado. The City and County of Denver established the George W. Clayton Trust and College in 1911 through a bequest by George W. Clayton. Clayton sought to provide for the guardianship...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Orphanages--Colorado--Denver.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Architecture--Colorado--Denver--History.
- 1981 September
- Colorado World War I Selective Service Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
- The Colorado registration cards are on 40 rolls of microfilm (v.1 through v.40), Denver Public Library catalog number G973.91, W893co. The draft registration cards are arranged alphabetically by county or city. Within the county or city, names are...
- 2005
- D. of fountain in sun room house for Mr. John Porter
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows sections and details for a fountain at the residence of John H. Porter (address not given, most likely 777 Pearl Street, Capitol Hill...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Fountains.; Houses.
- 1917 October 12
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 3, 1909 March 6
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 31, 1909 September 18
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 12, 1910 March 19
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 13, 1910 March 26
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Number 18, 1911 April 29
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Number 46, 1911 November 11
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 4 Number 24, 1912 June 15
- Detail of mantel in living and dining room J.H. Porter Esq.
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows sections, plans, and elevations for mantels at the residence of John H. Porter (address not given, most likely 777 Pearl Street, Capitol...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Chimneypieces.; Houses.; Mantels.
- 1917 September 21
- Details of garden gate & gate at garage residence for Mr. John Porter
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows scale sections, elevations and full-scale details for gates at the residence of John H. Porter (address not given, most likely 777 Pearl...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Gates.; Houses.
- 1918 January 11
- Dickinson Branch
- Exterior of Dickinson Branch, named for Charles E. Dickinson, a banker, (West Denver Branch) of Denver Public Library, southwest corner of Hooker and West Conejos Place, Denver, Colorado; 1914 Italian cottage design features a tile roof, decorative...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.
- [1914]
- Dickinson Branch Library
- Exterior photograph of the Dickinson Branch Library located in Denver, Colorado. The one-story Italian Renaissance style building, of stuccoed brick with a red tile hipped roof, is associated with the nationwide public library movement sponsored...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch--2000-2010.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 August
- Dickinson Branch Library
- Exterior photograph of the Dickinson Branch Library located in Denver, Colorado. The one-story Italian Renaissance style building, of stuccoed brick with a red tile hipped roof, is associated with the nationwide public library movement sponsored...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch--2000-2010.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 August
- Dickinson Branch Library
- Exterior photograph of the Dickinson Branch Library located in Denver, Colorado. The one-story Italian Renaissance style building, of stuccoed brick with a red tile hipped roof, is associated with the nationwide public library movement sponsored...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch--2000-2010.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 August
- Dickinson Branch Library
- Photograph of a dark wood staircase in the Dickinson Branch Library located in Denver, Colorado. The one-story Italian Renaissance style building, of stuccoed brick with a red tile hipped roof, is associated with the nationwide public library...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch--2000-2010.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 August
- Dickinson Branch Library
- Exterior photograph of the Dickinson Branch Library located in Denver, Colorado. The one-story Italian Renaissance style building, of stuccoed brick with a red tile hipped roof, is associated with the nationwide public library movement sponsored...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--1910-1920.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 1914
- Dickinson Branch Library interior
- Photograph of the interior of Dickinson Branch Library located in Denver, Colorado. The one-story Italian Renaissance style building, of stuccoed brick with a red tile hipped roof, is associated with the nationwide public library movement...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--1910-1920.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 1919
- East elevation, stair hall [and mantels in chambers no. 1 and 2] residence of Mr. Harold Kountze, 9th & Washington Aves.
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows details of the outer East elevation, and elevations of the stair hall and mantels of the residence at 935 Washington Street, Capitol Hill...
- Kountze, Harold, 1885-1965--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Chimneypieces.; Houses.; Stairways.
- 1910 July 28
- F.S.D. dining rm. mantel house for J.H. Porter
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows details, sections, elevations, and plans of a mantel in a dining room at the residence of John H. Porter (address not given, most likely 777...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Chimneypieces.; Houses.
- 1917 October 1
- F.S.D. newel on first floor, and of half newel against wall opposite J.H. Porter Esq.
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows details of plans, elevations and sections of a staircase at the residence of John H. Porter (address not given, most likely 777 Pearl...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses.; Newels.; Stairways.
- 1917 August 22
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory No.G
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows the North elevation of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory no.G : [elevations and sections]
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows various small-scale elevations and sections of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard,...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories--Colorado--Denver.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory No.G : basement plan
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows the basement plan of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Basements.; Dormitories.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory no.G : East elevation
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows the outer East elevation of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories--Colorado--Denver.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory No.G : first floor plan
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows a plan of the first floor of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory no.G : longitudinal section
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows a longitudinal section of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories--Colorado--Denver.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory no.G : second floor plan
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows the second floor plan of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories--Colorado--Denver.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory no.G : transverse section through common room, framing section of stair hall partitions [and] section thro toilet looking South
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows sections of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was commissioned in...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories.
- [1911?]
- George W. Clayton College small boys dormitory no.G : West elevation
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows the outer West elevation of a boys' dormitory at the George W. Clayton College, 32nd Avenue at Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado and was...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories--Colorado--Denver.
- [1911?]
- Helen Bonfils House, Denver
- View of the Wood-Morris-Bonfils House (Maurice Biscoe, Architect, built 1908) at 707 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Italian Renaissance Revival style house has a tile roof, quoins, roof line balustrades,...
- Bonfils, Helen, 1889-1972--Homes & haunts.; Wood, Guilford--Homes & haunts.; Wood-Morris-Bonfils House (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Capitol Hill (Denver Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1984 July
- House for J.H. Porter Esq. board & case
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows the arrangement of knobs and locks on a door, F.S.D (front section detail?) for a sideboard in dining room, half elevation of a leg (for...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Buffets (Furniture); Houses.; Locks (Hardware); Walls.
- 1917 October 4
- House for J.H. Porter treatment for West wall in dining room
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows elevation and section details of a dining room wall at the residence of John H. Porter (address not given, most likely 777 Pearl Street,...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Doors & doorways.; Frames (pictures); Houses.; Moldings.; Walls.
- 1917 October 1
- House for Mr. John H. Porter change in front porch
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows the plan and sections of the roof, and plans, sections and details of the East elevation of the porch for the residence of John H. Porter...
- Porter, John H.--Homes and haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses.; Porches.
- 1917 May 26
- Men's building for Colorado College, Colorado Springs front (East) elevation
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows an elevation view of the men's building (dormitory?) of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was commissioned in 1913.
- Colorado College.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories.
- 1913 March 27
- Men's building for Colorado College, Colorado Springs North elevation
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows an elevation view of the men's building (dormitory?) of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was commissioned in 1913.
- Colorado College.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories.
- 1913 March 27
- Men's building for Colorado College, Colorado Springs South elevation
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows an elevation view of the men's building (dormitory?) of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was commissioned in 1913.
- Colorado College.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories.
- 1913 March 27
- Men's building, Colorado College, Colorado Springs section on center line of gymnasium looking East towards common room
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows a sectional view of the men's gymnasium of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was commissioned in 1913.
- Colorado College.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Gymnasiums.
- 1913 March 27
- Men's building, Colorado College, Colorado Springs sectional drawings
- This item (1 of 147) is from the Maurice B. Biscoe Architectural Records (C MSS WH1523). This drawing shows a sectional views of the men's building (dormitory?) of Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was commissioned in 1913.
- Colorado College.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dormitories.
- 1913 March 27