Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Arvada Chamber of Commerce street scene at festival
- Grandview Avenue is filled with festival goers, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. A banner hangs across street advertising: "3rd Annual Harvest Festival, Friday & Saturday, Sept. 16th & 17th, Free Dancing Each Evening," sponsored by the Arvada...
- Arvada (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Festivals--Colorado--Arvada--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Arvada--1920-1930.
- 1927
- Festival of Mountain and Plain float
- View of a horse-drawn parade float possibly at the Flower Festival in Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado; the carriage is covered with artificial flowers and trim. Mr. and Mrs. William N. Byers sit in the back seat of the carriage. A sign...
- Carriages & coaches--Colorado--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--1890-1900.; Byers, Elizabeth Minerva.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- 1893
- Board of Direction, Festival of Mountain and Plain, 1899
- Panoramic view of members of the Board of Director's of the Festival of Mountain and Plain who pose for a studio portrait. The men are organized in small groups and pretend to be working. Individuals include: Otto P. Baur, William Byers, John...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--People--1890-1900.; Boards of directors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Rocky Mountain News Festival of Mountain and Plain
- A lithograph poster advertising the Rocky Mountain News Festival of Mountain and Plain. Shows images of a parade. The text reads: "Rocky Mountain News Festival of Mountain and Plain/ October 7th /1896/ The queen of the plains/ The king of the...
- Festivals--1870-1880.; Publicity--1870-1880.
- 1869
- Portrait with Utes
- Studio portrait of an unidentified group of whites and Native Americans (Ute); Native American costume includes hair pipe chokers, earrings, beaded vests and shirts, rings, and medals. C. M. Day wears a ribbon reading: "Fifth Annual Festival of...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Day, C. M. (Cassius Marion), 1864-1940.
- 1899
- Denver, 16th Street
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows bicycle and pedestrian traffic, and horse drawn wagon with a band, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain parade.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bands--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1901 and 1907?]
- The woodcarvings on this exhibit panel at the Arts and Crafts Festival were made by students in adult education classes
- Wood carvings made by Japanese students in adult education classes are exhibited at the Arts and Crafts Festival, Granada Relocation Center, Camp Amache, Prowers County, southeastern Colorado. Subject matter includes traditional Japanese objects...
- Japanese--Capture & imprisonment--1940-1950.; World War, 1939-1945--Detention facilities.; World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners.; Amache (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Detention facilities--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.; Exhibitions--Colorado--Amache--1940-1950.;...
- 1943 March 6
- Tin Type Tent, Opera House Festival
- Scene from the first year of the Central City Opera House Play Festival taken inside a tent. A poster in the foreground to the left has photographs attached to it. In the foreground, the photographer, S.S. Newbury, squats behind a camera to take...
- Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Opera houses--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Photographers--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Annisfeldt, Marrescha.; Cosgriff, J. B., Mrs.
- 1932
- South High School May Day Play Festival
- A group of girls in toga costumes posed with laurel boughs participating in the South High School May Day Play Festival in Denver, Colorado.
- May Day.; South High School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1928
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver international film festival
- Western History Subject Index
- Arvada, Colorado. Theaters. Festival playhouse
- Western History Subject Index
- Rocky mountain jazz festival
- Western History Subject Index
- Telluride, Colorado. Film festival
- Relay races Taos N M
- View of a Native American (Taos Pueblo) festival at Taos, New Mexico; shows a race, crowds, covered wagons, and adobe pueblo dwellings.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1890-1900.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1890-1900.; Taos Indians--1890-1900.; Taos Pueblo (N.M.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1890-1900.; Pueblos--New Mexico--Taos...
- 1902
- Mountain and Plains Festival
- Women ride on a horse-drawn float in a parade, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float is decorated with large flowers and greenery. Spectators sit in grandstands nearby.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade float
- View of a parade float, built for the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts a large frog in a group of large flowers.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade float
- View of a parade float, built for the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts a gondola anchored near an ornately decorated Italian villa.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade float
- View of a parade float, built for the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts animals that include a parrot, goat, and monkey on and near a water well surrounded by large plants.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade float
- View of a parade float, built for the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts a log cabin decorated with flowers. Union Pacific Railway boxcars are in the distance.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men ride on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts a king with a sword and a keg of beer. Men on the float wear costumes that include hats decorated with feathers, capes,...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade float
- View of a parade float, built for the festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts a waterwheel and a large group of icicles.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men and women sit and stand on horse-drawn parade floats, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. One float has a cloth canopy and lettering that reads: "Degree of Honor A O U W." Spectators sit in grandstands nearby.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade float
- Men pose near a parade float, built for the Festival of Mountain and Plain, at a roundhouse in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts large coins, a cornucopia, and a bust with lettering that reads: "Henry M. Teller."
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men sit on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, during a parade on Broadway in Denver, Colorado. The men wear masks and sit in the decorated carriage. Spectators line the street and sit in grandstands nearby.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men dressed as miners walk near a float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float depicts a scene at a coal mine. Lettering on the side of the float reads: "Scene at Coal Mine of the Colorado Fuel &...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain
- Men ride on a horse-drawn parade float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The men on the float hold oars while one man plays a trumpet and another sits on a throne. A banner reads: "Zang Bro & Co." Spectators line the...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Women ride on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. Black (African American) men walk near horses that wear decorative plumes. The float depicts a tepee and also white women dressed as...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; African Americans--Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men and women ride on a float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The men and women wear robes and one woman labeled as "Fortuna" holds a wand and sits on a papier-mache nugget.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men and women ride on a horse-drawn parade float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The men and women wear robes, and one woman labeled as "Fortuna" holds a wand and sits on a papier-mache nugget.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain
- Native American (tribe unknown) men, women, and a girl stand on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. Lettering on the side of the float reads: "Massacre of a Colorado Family 1864."...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- View of a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float has taxidermied wildlife that includes a moose, elk, fox, and mountain lion. A sign on the float reads: "W. R. McFadden & Son."...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Black (African American) men and boys ride on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The boys sit in a large wooden watermelon on the float. Lettering reads: "Colorado Melon." Spectators...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; African Americans--Boys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain
- A man and women ride in a horse-drawn buggy in a parade, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The buggy is decorated with bunting and the women hold parasols decorated with flowers. Spectators sit in nearby grandstands.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade float
- Men stand near a parade float at a roundhouse, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float has a papier-mache goblin and palm trees.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men walk near a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. Lettering on the float reads: "McPhee & McGinnity." Spectators line the streets.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- View of a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. Men in costumes that include helmets, capes, and scepters ride on the float. Lettering reads: "Harugari." Spectators line the street.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Native American (Ute) men ride on horseback in a parade, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain in Denver, Colorado. They wear moccasins, feather headdresses, breeches, and hair pipe breastplates. Signs read: "Smoked by Everybody Sold...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Horseback...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Women ride on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. Men who wear robes walk near the horses. Signs read: "Smoked by Everybody Sold Everywhere Dill's Best" and "Cigars & Confectionery C. E....
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men walk near a horse-drawn parade float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. The float features a gazebo, flowers, and lettering that reads: "Lincoln City Park Chaffee and Dunham." Spectators line the street.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- View of a pack train in a parade, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "Smoked by Everybody Sold Everywhere Dill's Best" and "Cigars & Confectionery C. E. Rieger." Spectators line the street.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Pack animals (Transportation)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- A woman rides on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. She wears a gown and stands on a platform covered with cloth. Signs read: "Kansas Salt Co. R. S. V. P. Hutchinson Kansas" and...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- View of a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. Women sit on the float that is decorated with greenery. Spectators sit in grandstands nearby.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Women sit on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float features a grass-covered gazebo and wheat. The women wear hats and hold parasols. Spectators sit in nearby grandstands.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- A man sits on a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. A dog, mountain lion, and goat are also on the float. Spectators line the street and sit in nearby grandstands. A sign reads: "Colorado...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Chinese men march in a parade, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. They carry elaborately decorated banners. Spectators line the street. The Waugh Building is nearby.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Chinese Americans--Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Banners--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Chinese men carry banners and ride on horseback, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in Denver, Colorado. Spectators line the street and sit in nearby grandstands.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Chinese Americans--Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men walk near a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float features a sailing ship decorated with flowers. Spectators line the street and sit in nearby grandstands.
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- View of a horse-drawn float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float is decorated with greenery and potatoes and has lettering that reads: "Weld County." Spectators line the streets and a gazebo is...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- A woman sits on a float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float features a stack of bricks, large canopy, and lettering that reads: "San Miguel County" and "Product of the Tomboy Mines."
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]
- Festival of Mountain and Plain parade
- Men stand on a float, part of the Festival of Mountain and Plain, in a parade in Denver, Colorado. The float is pulled by a team of oxen and features a man in a clown suit and a brick house with lettering that reads: "Curfew." Spectators line the...
- Festival of Mountain and Plain (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1896]