Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Groundbreaking, Denver City and County Building
- Mayor Benjamin Stapleton, surrounded by onlookers, digs a shovelful of dirt at the ground breaking ceremony for the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--Rites & ceremonies--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Ground breaking...
- 1929 March 26
- Groundbreaking, Denver City and County Building
- Mayor Benjamin Stapleton, surrounded by a large group of onlookers, dumps a shovelful of dirt during the ground breaking ceremony for the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--Rites & ceremonies--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Ground breaking...
- 1929 March 26
- Dr. Clarence Holmes at Groundbreaking
- Denver Public Schools Groundbreaking Ceremony
- Group photograph of several unidentified men and women from an unknown groundbreaking ceremony for the Denver Public Schools system. Three of the men in the photograph hold shovels and schematics are held between two people.
- Ground breaking ceremonies.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1950
- Capitol Hill United Neighborhood (CHUN) Board of Delegates Meeting Minutes: Capitol Hill Community Center
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- View looking south shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. The steeple at Grace Community Church is in the background.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 July 13
- Mayor Benjamin Stapleton and others
- View shows Mayor Benjamin Stapleton (wearing glasses and holding a pen) gathered around a desk in an office with seven other men, Denver, Colorado. Architectural drawings, probably of the Denver City and County Building, are on display along with a...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Mayors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Stapleton, Benjamin Franklin, 1869-1950.
- [1929?]
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- A large hole has been excavated to accommodate the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. A tall, central support is topped with the American Flag, the Colorado State Flag, and the Denver City Flag; shows the Greek Theater and Colonnade...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking south shows two steam shovels excavating the space to be occupied by the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 April 13
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking west shows excavation and preliminary construction of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. The Denver Mint building is across Cherokee Street. Sign on nearby building reads: "'Safest in the World,' World Moving and...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town...
- 1929 April 20
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking south shows a steam shovel moving dirt, excavation, and preliminary construction at the Denver City and County Building site, Denver, Colorado. A policeman and worker look on.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 April 20
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking west shows a steam shovel, excavation, and preliminary construction at the Denver City and County Building site, Denver, Colorado. Painted on the side of the machinery: "S. M. & S. J. Feely Excavators, 1119 18th St., Tabor 861, No. 3."...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town...
- 1929 April 20
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a steam shovel ("The Osgood Company, Marion, Ohio") and men working at the future site of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Also included: Denver Public Library building, dome of the State...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 April 27
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows men, equipment, heavy machinery, and stacks of lumber at the construction site of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Also included: Denver Public Library building, dome of the State Capitol...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 4
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows the foundation frame of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. It is supported by lumber on all sides and is topped by a plank walkway. Shows Denver Public Library building, dome of the State Capitol...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 4
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View of the excavation for the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado; shows the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Denver Public Library building, the dome on the State Capitol building, and the steeple of the First United...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 April 6
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a steam shovel with clamshell buckets and the foundation of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Support planking has been removed from one section and the formed concrete shows. Also shows Denver...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 25
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a portion of the formed concrete foundation and other construction in progress at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows Denver Public Library building, dome of the State Capitol building,...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 1
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a portion of the formed concrete foundation and other construction in progress at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. A steam shovel belonging to "The Osgood Co., Marion Ohio," and horses assist...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 1
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows much of the nearly complete formed concrete foundation and other construction in progress at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Also included: Denver Public Library building, dome of the State...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 15
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking north shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows the Denver Public Library building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Republic Building, Daniels and Fisher...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 22
- Construction site
- View shows excavation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 June 22
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows the foundation support frame of the Denver City and County Building filled with concrete, Denver, Colorado. Plank walkways facilitated the wheelbarrow transport of concrete from a central loading station. Also...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 18
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking north shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows the Denver Public Library, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Republic Building, Daniels and Fisher Tower,...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver...
- 1929 July 6
- Denver City and County Building
- Shows pedestrians walking on a mall which is bordered by the Denver Public Library to the north, the Denver City and County Building to the west, and an unidentified, never constructed building to the south, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; City & town halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1929?]
- Denver City and County Building
- View of workers installing an inscribed marble slab at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado, it reads: "A D M C M X X X I," or 1931. Scaffolding still surrounds the uncompleted building.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [1931]
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking north shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows the Denver Public Library, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Republic Building, Daniels and Fisher Tower,...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver...
- 1929 June 29
- Gregory Monument dedication
- $20,000,000.00 in gold." Several other men are in the background watching the groundbreaking.; An older man with a long beard and wearing a suit leans down to turn a shovel full of dirt at the July 23, 1932 dedication of the Gregory Monument in...
- Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mountain City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Gold mining--Colorado--Mountain City--1930-1940.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Mountain City--1930- 1940.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Mountain City--1930-1940.;...
- [1932]
- Dr. Walter Orr Roberts (right), president of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, and Dr. John W. Firor (left) director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), offer advice and encouragement as Dr. Bernhard Haurwitz,...
- Men wear raincoats at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) groundbreaking ceremony in Boulder, Colorado. Plastic surveyor's flagging is stretched across the foreground; evergreens and foothills are in the background.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Firor, John.; Haurwitz, Bernhard.; Roberts, Walter Orr.; National Center for Atmospheric Research (U.S.)
- 1968
- Dr. Donald F. Hornig
- Men, one in a suit, sit on a bulldozer at the University of Colorado at Boulder. A dump truck is next to them, in the same hole, with air horns on its roof and lettering on the radiator: "White." Semi-truck containers, buildings, trees, and cars...
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--1960-1970.; Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.
- [between 1963 and 1968?]
- Western History Subject Index
- Eastman kodak company
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Churches. Methodist. Scott
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Urban renewal. Skyline project
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Monuments and markers. Service to
- Western History Subject Index
- Littleton, Colorado. Churches. Baptist. 1st
- Western History Subject Index
- Ramah dam
- The Urban Dweller: A Publication by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods Inc., Issue 18
- Groundbreaking ceremonies - Ampex Corp
- William E. Roberts, President of the Ampex Corporation, shovels dirt, as John Beumer, plant manager and Harry Roth, Mayor of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, look on. Sign reads: "Ampex Corporation New Manufacturing Facility, The Video...
- Ampex Corporation--Rites & ceremonies--1960-1970.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.; Beumer, John.; Roberts, William E.; Roth, Harry Mayor of Colorado Springs.
- April 9, 1964
- Frederick R. Ross Branch groundbreaking
- View of ground breaking at the Ross-Broadway Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; participants are identified as (L to R) William F. Kreutter, Mrs. John McPhee, Davis W. Moore, Malcolm G. Wyer, Henry A....
- Ross, Frederick R.--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Ross-Broadway Branch.--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Speer (Denver Colo. : Neighborhood)--1950-1960.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1950 September 28
- Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics Building.
- Men in topcoats and hornrimmed glasses pose at the University of Colorado at Boulder; one holds a shovel. A uniformed guard is in the background, with a white belt and a rifle.
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus); Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ground breaking ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.
- 1965
- Ford-Warren Branch ground breaking ceremony
- Photograph of several unidentified women walking down a sidewalk and following a sign that reads "The Royal Sunshiners Club Friends of Dr. Justina Ford". They appear to be going to the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Ford-Warren Branch...
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1974 June 18
- Ford-Warren Branch ground breaking ceremony
- Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Ford-Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado. An unidentified man stands addressing a crowd. Behind him stand several women with a sign that reads: " The Royal Sunshiners Club Friends of...
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1974 June 18
- Ford-Warren Branch ground breaking ceremony
- Photograph of two men turning the first shovel or dirt during the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Ford Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1974 June 18
- Ford-Warren Branch ground breaking ceremony
- Photograph of two men turning the first shovel or dirt during the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Ford Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1974 June 18
- Ford-Warren Branch ground breaking ceremony
- Several individuals stand posing for a photograph during the groundbreaking ceremonies of the Ford-Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1974 June 18
- Ford-Warren Branch ground breaking ceremony
- Several individuals prepare to turn the first dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ford-Warren Branch library located in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1974 June 18
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Churches. Jewish. Beth Joseph
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Churches. Jewish. Temple Emanuel
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Churches. Jewish. Rodef Shalom
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Churches. Lutheran. Atonement