Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Electric bus
- View of an electric, rubber-tired trolley coach on Lincoln Avenue and the Colorado State Capitol building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Denver Tramway Corporation electric bus reads: "DTC" and number "535" and is...
- Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver Tramway Corporation (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Capitols--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Street...
- [between 1940 and 1945?]
- Fountain at the Chappell house
- Interior view of the Chappell House at 1300 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a fountain with lion spigots and flourishes.
- Chappell, Delos Allen--Homes & haunts.; Chappell House (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.;...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- When Horace Bennett owned home he had likeness of infant daughter Cecile carved into wall
- Interior view of the Chappell House at 1300 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood Denver, Colorado; shows rusticated stone arches and a carved ornament depicting a girl.
- Chappell, Delos Allen--Homes & haunts.; Chappell House (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.;...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Morey Junior High School, Oct. 1940, voting
- Boy and girl students cast ballots at Morey Junior High School at 840 East 14th (Fourteenth) Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A bookcase serves as the voting booth. Shows wooden desks and a blackboard with a map of the...
- Morey Junior High School (Denver, Colo.)--People--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; School children--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.;...
- 1940 Oct. 16
- The great drawing room is called by experts one of the finest examples of Elizabethan interior architecture in U. S.
- Interior view of the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Elizabethan style decor includes chairs, sofas, tables, lamps, heavy drapes, and ornate trim.
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Decoration and ornament, Elizabethan--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Rooms &...
- 1948
- Campion residence
- View of the Campion home at 800 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a curved bay window, dentiled cornice, and a covered porch.
- Campion, John Francis--Homes & haunts.; Mansions--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1941 January
- Gate of famed mansion 800 Logan
- View of the Campion home at 800 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows steps, gate posts, and a wrought iron fence.
- Campion, John Francis--Homes & haunts.; Mansions--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1941
- Campion residence
- View of the Campion home at 800 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a curved bay window, dentiled cornice, and a covered porch.
- Campion, John Francis--Homes & haunts.; Mansions--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1949
- Campion residence
- View of the Campion home at 800 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a curved bay window, dentiled cornice, and a covered porch.
- Campion, John Francis--Homes & haunts.; Mansions--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Brown's Home 1300 block on Sherman
- View of the partially demolished Mary C. Brown house at 1331 Sherman Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Colorado State Government Annex building is nearby. Automobiles are parked near the buildings.
- Brown, Mary C., Denver resident--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Dining room is trimmed in more mahogany
- Interior view of the dining room at the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A table, chairs, sideboard, mirror, and chandelier are in the room.
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Albert Ferguson residence
- Interior view of the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A banister, doorway, and chandelier are near the hallway. The walls have ornate trim.
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Passageways--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Steps walls & landings of this interior stairway one of Italian marble
- Interior view of a marble stairway in the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A mirror and ornate trim are near the bottom of the staircase.
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Stairways--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Kitchen
- Interior view of the kitchen at the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Cabinets with glass doors, a stove, chair, and calendar are in the room.
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Kitchens--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Home at E. 7th Ave. & Washington
- View of the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Elizabethan revival style house has a tiled roof, striped window awnings, and a balcony on the second level conservatory with...
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Elizabethan Revival--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Albert Ferguson residence
- View of the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Elizabethan Revival style house has a tiled roof, striped window awnings, and belt course.
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Elizabethan Revival--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Drawing room detail
- Interior view of the drawing room at the John Albert Ferguson house at 700 Washington Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Ornate gold-trim, heavy drapes, and ornate light fixtures are in the room.
- Ferguson, John Albert--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Remnants of house once owned by Gov. George Baxter of Wyoming in 1200 block of Grant St
- View of residence demolition in the 1200 block of Grant Street, Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado; the property was once owned by Wyoming Territorial Governor George Baxter.
- Baxter, George White, 1855-1929--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Home of Governor George Baxter father of Cornelia Baxter Tens McGee 1200 block Grant
- View of residence demolition in Denver, Colorado; the property was once owned by Wyoming Territorial Governor George Baxter.
- Baxter, George White, 1855-1929--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Home of Judge D. D. Belden 1873
- View of the Judge David D. Belden residence on 10th (Tenth) Street in Denver, Colorado; features a covered porch.
- Belden, David, 1832-1888--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- George W. Baxter house Denver father of Cornelia Baxter Tens McGee 1200 block Grant
- View of residence demolition in Denver, Colorado; the property was once owned by Wyoming Territorial Governor George Baxter. Cars are parked.
- Baxter, George White, 1855-1929--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- View of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence at 1212 Grant Street in Denver, Colorado; shows the entry and classical portico.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- View of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence at 1212 Grant Street in Denver, Colorado; features gables, oval windows, shutters, and a classical portico.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- View of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence at 1212 Grant Street in Denver, Colorado; back of the house features gables, arched windows and a garden.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- View of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence in Denver, Colorado; features gables, oval windows, and a portico.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- Interior view of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence in Denver, Colorado; the stair hall features a mirror, a United States flag, a replica of the Statue of Liberty, and a depiction of a human eye.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- Interior view of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence in Denver, Colorado; the stair hall features a mirror, a United States flag, a replica of the Statue of Liberty, and a depiction of a human eye.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- Interior view of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence in Denver, Colorado; features a fireplace, mantle with bas-relief flourishes, candlesticks, and a bust of a man.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- Interior view of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence in Denver, Colorado; features a fireplace, coved ceilings, a desk, candlesticks, and a bust sculpture.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Charles Boettcher 12th & Grant
- View of the Charles Boettcher residence at 12th (Twelfth) and Grant Streets in Denver, Colorado; features stone trim, a covered porch, a terrace, an inset balcony, a gable, and leaded glass.
- Boettcher, Charles, 1852-1948--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- C. Bancroft home - 1081 Downing
- View of the Caroline Bancroft home at 1081 Downing Street in Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado; features an arched window and an incised stone ornament.
- Bancroft, Caroline, 1902-1985--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Charles Boettcher II
- View of the Charles Boettcher II residence at 777 Washington in Denver, Colorado; features a faceted tower, stone trim, a bay window with plaster flourishes, half timbering, random shingles, and lettering: "Les Trois Tours."
- Boettcher, Charles, 1902-1963--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [1948?]
- J. J. Brown residence
- View of terra-cotta lions on a rusticated stone wall at the J. J. and Margaret Tobin (Molly) Brown house at 1340 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Bushes and flowers are planted nearby.
- Brown, James Joseph--Homes & haunts.; Brown, Margaret Tobin, 1867-1932--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Yard ornaments--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- House of lions J. J. Brown mansion
- View of terra-cotta lions on a rusticated stone wall at the J. J. and Margaret Tobin (Molly) Brown house at 1340 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has a tile roof and decorative barge board.
- Brown, James Joseph--Homes & haunts.; Brown, Margaret Tobin, 1867-1932--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Yard ornaments--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Residence at 909 Grant Street
- View of a stove and radiator in the John Sydney Brown house at 909 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A metal shelf is in the oven portion of the radiator.
- Brown, John Sydney--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Radiators--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Thomas B. Croke residence
- View of the Thomas B. Croke house at 1100 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has a rusticated stone base and tower. An automobile is parked nearby.
- Croke, Thomas B.--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Fullerton house
- Workmen work on the partially demolished William Fullerton house at 12th (Twelfth) Avenue and Sherman Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A truck is parked nearby.
- Fullerton, William--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Remnants of Fullerton house
- Workmen work on the partially demolished William Fullerton house at 12th (Twelfth) Avenue and Sherman Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A truck is parked nearby.
- Fullerton, William--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- John Good residence
- Interior view of the dining room of the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A china cabinet, table, and chairs are in the room
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- Interior view of a fireplace at the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A mirror, chairs, and chandelier are in the room.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- Interior view of the dining room at the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A table, chairs, built-in china cabinet and sideboard, and a chandelier are in the room.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- View of an entryway at the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The door has decorative metal filigree, and an electric signs that reads "Fine Foods By Reservation Castle-Leigh" is over...
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Doors & doorways--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- View of the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Queen Anne style house has towers with conical roofs, an arched recessed balcony, a wraparound porch, and rusticated stone accents.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- View of the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Queen Anne style house has towers with conical roofs, an arched recessed balcony, a wraparound porch, and rusticated stone accents.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- View of the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Queen Anne style house has a tower with conical roof, chimneys, wraparound porch, and rusticated stone accents.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- View of the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Queen Anne style house has a covered balcony, tower with conical roof, and rusticated stone accents.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Carving on ceiling of Rose Room
- View of a relief carving on the ceiling of the Rose Room in the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The carving depicts women with oil lamps and acorns.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Ceilings--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- John Good residence
- Close-up view of a relief on a mantle at the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A radio and books are nearby.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Governor James B. Grant residence
- View of the Governor James B. Grant house (Grant Humphreys Mansion) at 770 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Neoclassical style house has a portico, Corinthian columns, and balconies.
- Grant, James B.--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Side yard
- View of the side yard at the John Good house at 1007 Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A concrete path, pond, bridge, and bushes are in the yard.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Yards--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948