Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- A view in Creede, Colorado during the summer of 1892, when the camp was "booming"
- Reproduction of ink rendering; shows men by a log cabin in Creede (or Amethyst, or Willow), Mineral County, Colorado. Sign reads "Denver Exchange Wines Liquors and Cigars Imported and Domestic Watbous Banigan & Co Prop'rs."
- Creede (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- 1892
- Haber & Gebhard Meat Market, Central City
- Two steers, one held by a boy and one held by a man in a butcher's apron, stand in front of the commercial buildings along unpaved Eureka Street in Central City, Colorado. A man in a butcher's apron and a cowboy hat sits on a horse behind the boy...
- Central City (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1870-1880.; Butcher shops--Colorado--Central City--1870-1880.
- [between 1877 and 1879]
- Cripple Creek, Colorado
- South Second St. at the corner of Beunett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado. Men sit on a stagecoach, on horses and stand on sidewalk. Shows an open wagon and brick buildings with awnings and business signs: "Ardell [Harne]ss and Saddles", "National...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- [between 1897 and 1898?]
- Kuykendall Transportation Co. Cripple Creek
- Men pose outside, near, and on the Kuykendall Transportation Company's stagecoach, "Andy Hughes" in Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado. The hitched stagecoach, with a team of five horses, stands in the street, near brick buildings with awnings....
- Kuykendall Transportation Company.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- [1894 or 1895?]
- 14th Street Viaduct construction
- Workmen accompany a boiler and crane machinery on a horse-drawn wagon, possibly Blake Street, as part of the construction of the 14th (Fourteenth) Street Viaduct in Denver, Colorado . Spectators stand nearby. Signs read: "1409", "Denver Brewing Cos...
- Horse-drawn vehicles--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boilers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Bridge construction--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1898]
- Monti Building and Alpine House Company No. 2, Georgetown, Colorado
- View of Sixth (6th or Alpine) and Rose Streets in Georgetown, Colorado, including the Monti Building, a wood construction building built in 1867, with signs: "Cresto & Valentine the Worst Wines Liquors & Cigars," "Visit the St. James Authentic...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Georgetown--1950-1960.
- 1951
- Saloon, Georgetown, Colorado
- Exterior view of a saloon in Georgetown, Colorado. The one story wood construction building has a bracketed cornice, engaged columns on either side of the central double door, and pilasters on the outside edges of the two large mullioned windows on...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1910.; Bars--Colorado--Georgetown--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Larimer Street
- Men stand near businesses on Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "Broadway Sto[re]", "Dry Goods & Clo[thes] Wholesale & Ret[ail]", "Tappan & Co", "Groceries Wines & Liquors At Wholesale & Retail". Lawrence Street Methodist Episcopal...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- 1866
- Manitou Avenue, 700 Block
- Exterior view of the 700 block of Manitou Avenue, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking northeast. In the left, a two-story brick building with stone quoins, pedimented windows, and a bracketed cornice has a striped, scalloped awning and a sign:...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Business districts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.; Streets--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.
- [between 1980 and 1985?]
- Looking south on 21st Street at 2063 Larimer
- A policeman poses with a man near a drunk tank designed to detain intoxicated people Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. The policeman holds a billy club. Signs on nearby buildings read: "Henry George A Great Cigar 5 [cents]," "Labat & Boetta Fine...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Detention facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Police--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1905
- James Clelland, groceries, liquors, and general merchandise, Canon City, Colorado
- View of James Clelland's business in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado; shows a brick storefront with men posing, barrels, and a platform scale with "Fairbanks" on the control console.
- James Clelland, groceries, liquors, and general merchandises--1860-1880.; Canon City (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Canon City--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Salomon Bros,. corner Larimer and Fifteenth Sts. Grocers, Denver Colorado.
- View of Salomon Brothers' store on the corner of Fifteenth and Larimer Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows a clock and signs: "Salomon Bros," "Munk & Stapper," "Staple & Fancy Groceries," and "Jewelry Manufacturer."
- Salomon Bros. Grocers--Buildings--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Larimer Street Denver, Colo.
- Roof-top view of Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado. Signs in the business district storefronts read: "Market", "Sands & Cline Dry G[oods]", "Hense & Gottesleben Jewelry Silverware", "Boots Shoes", "Dentists", "Restaurant Confectionery Candy...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1871 and 1878]
- In German colors, black, white, red
- The Rex Hotel at 15th (Fifteenth) and Curtis Streets is decorated with American and German bunting for the 31st Bundesturnfest in Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "Wines & Liquors" and "Delicatessen."
- Rex Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bundesturnfest (31st : 1913 : Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Delicatessens--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festive...
- [June 1913]
- Denver from the Union Depot, up 17th St.
- View looking southeast on 17th (Seventeenth) Street from Union Station, Denver, Colorado. Buildings: Arapahoe County Courthouse, First Congregational church, Arapahoe School, Tabor Opera House, St. John's Church in the Wilderness (Episcopal)....
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1892]
- View west on 12th Avenue from Osage Street, Denver, Colorado Neef Brother's Brewery in distance, located between Quivas and Raritan Streets
- Snowy view of 12th Avenue in Denver, Colorado; shows houses, a street lamp, industrial buildings, and signs: "The Colo Telephone Co.," "Osage St.," "Imported Wines Liquors Cigars," "Hermann Winterer's Exchange," "Neef Bro's Brewing Co's Celebrated...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Snow--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1910?
- Aurora
- Nighttime view of probably Colfax Avenue in Aurora (Adams and Arapahoe Counties), Colorado. Neon signs on buildings read: "Colo. Cafe," "Liquors," and "Yucca."
- Aurora (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Electric signs--Colorado--Aurora--1950-1960.; Night--Colorado--Aurora--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Aurora--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Murphy's Exchange Larimer Street
- View of Larimer Street, in Denver, Colorado, between 16th (Sixteenth) and 17th (Seventeenth) Streets; shows men posing by stone buildings with signs: "Arcade Cafe," "Liquors Dewey House Single Rooms 20 Cents a Night $1.00 a Week Herbert W. Griffin...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Lodging houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- The Hotel Midland 17th & Arapahoe
- View of the Midland Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Arapahoe Streets in Denver, Colorado; signs read: "Midland," "United Army & Sportswear," and "Cut Rate Liquors." Pedestrians walk by parked automobiles.
- Midland Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1939 December 19
- Colfax East from Franklin
- Automobiles are on East Colfax at Franklin Street in Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "Mountain States Bank," "Pup & Taco Hamburgers," "Car Wash," "John's Liquors," and "Super Foods."
- Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Traffic congestion--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1980
- Bowe building
- View of businesses on the corner of 18th (Eighteenth) and Champa Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A horse-drawn wagon and bicycles are near the building. Signs read: "Eclipse Laundry," "Colorado Holiness Association," "Cigars & Tobacco,"...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1915?]
- Coach and six
- The "Andy Hughes" Stagecoach drawn by team of six horses, the top is loaded with men in suits and hats, Denver, Colorado; shows three brick buildings with businesses in background, left to right: saddle shop, "National Meat Market", "The Colorado...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Nineteenth and Welton Streets
- View of a building on the corner of 19th (Nineteenth) and Welton Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are nearby. Signs read: "Printing," "Laundry," "Ramble Inn Cafe," "Hub Cafe," and "Cut Rate Liquors."
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Happy events
- Outside Harry Hoffman's Cut Price Liquor store at night in Denver, Colorado. The glass display windows in the front of the store show rows of bottles of Calvert whiskey. Signs read: "Harry Hoffman's" in neon, "Clear heads agree: Happy Events call...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Window displays--American--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Main Street, Central City
- View of unpaved Main Street in Central City, Colorado; shows a portion of a horse team at the right, a man wearing a white cowboy hat walking across the street, and a dog standing in the middle of the street. Old City Hall, has a "Restaurant" sign...
- Central City (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Larimer Street
- View of Larimer Street between 16th (Sixteenth) and 17th (Seventeenth) Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians cross the street near horse-drawn wagons. Signs read: "Wolfe & Coldan Office," "Liquors," "Hotel Manhattan Rooms," and "Barclay...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Larimer Street Denver, Colorado
- Rooftop view of Larimer Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Horse-drawn wagons are parked near one and two-story buildings. The Tabor Block is in the distance. Signs read: "Cyrus Eaton & Co. Liquors and Cigars," "Candy Factory," "Kuner & Hauck...
- Denver (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.
- 1879
- Hawley Block, Central City
- Located on Main Street in Central City, Colorado, the three- story, brick Hawley Block has a flat roof and a bracketed cornice. It was built in 1874; the third story was added in 1975. Several signs are painted on the building including:...
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Buildings--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
- [between 1894 and 1898?]
- Alma Colorado, where Hilma Hanson was born in 1877
- This view west of Alma, (elevation, 10,353 feet) in Park County, Colorado, includes wood frame barns, sheds, false front commercial buildings, log cabins, smelting works with long wood piles, and a church. Lettering painted on commercial buildings...
- Alma (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Mountains--Colorado--1870-1880.
- [between 1875 and 1880]
- Republic Drug Company
- Nighttime view of the Enterprise Building on the corner of 15th (Fifteenth) and Champa Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and pedestrians are near the building. Signs read: "Cut Rate Liquors and Wines," "The Purdy Studio," "Harco,"...
- Republic Drug Company (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Drugstores--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Automobile near Detroit Pharmacy
- View of an automobile covered with snow parked near the Detroit Pharmacy on 3rd (Third) Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Signs on the building read: "Cut-Rate Drugs Prescriptions," "Coca-Cola," and "Liquors."
- Detroit Pharmacy (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Drugstores--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Snow--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Victory Theater
- View of the Victory Theater at 1620 Curtis Street in Denver, Colorado; shows the arched entry, entablature, and cars. Marquee and neon signs read: "Here Comes the Band, Wallace Ford, Another Face," and "Sobule's Liquors."
- Victory Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1935]
- J.P. Fink Building
- View of the J. P. Fink Building on Holladay (Market) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The stone building has arched windows, decorative trim, and a wall dormer. Lettering on an awning reads: "Garson's Clothing Store." Signs read: "A. H. Jones &...
- Denver (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1870-1890.
- [between 1874 and 1890?]
- Creede Ave., Jimtown, Colo.
- Creede Avenue in Jimtown (Lower Creede), Colorado, in Mineral County, bustles with activity. Men stand along the sidewalk, and sit on horses. Horse-drawn wagons progress up and down the street. Buildings along the street include one and two-story...
- Creede (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Creede--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Creede--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1899]
- Main St. Upper Creede
- View of North Creede (Upper Creede, Mineral County), Colorado. Shows commercial buildings with clapboard siding, false fronts; some are under construction. Signs read: "Grande Restaurant [Beer] and Chop House" and "Liquors and Cigars." Two men walk...
- North Creede (Colo.)--1880-1900.; City & town life--Colorado--North Creede--1880-1900.; Commercial streets--Colorado--North Creede--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Denver from the Equitable Observatory
- Aerial view of Denver, Colorado from the roof of the Equitable Building at 17th and Stout Streets. Shows the Mining Exchange Building, the square corner towers of the Tabor Grand Opera House, and the square dome and cupola of the Post Office. Signs...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Buena Vista
- Main Street, in Buena Vista, Colorado, is lined on both sides with frame, false-fronted businesses. Men, horses, and wagons are on the boardwalks and in the street, which has piles of rock in its center. Signs read: Morris wine & beer hall, Little...
- Buena Vista (Colo.)--1885-1890.; Business districts--Colorado--Buena Vista--1880-1890.
- [between 1885 and 1890?]
- Tabor Grand Opera House
- View of the Tabor Grand Opera House at 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets, Denver, Colorado; includes signs that read: "Imported, Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Kentucky Whiskey, Fresh Cold [?]." and "Special Cloak Sale To-day!" Street scene...
- Tabor Grand Opera House (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Dillon, Colo.
- View north up Main Street in the town of Dillon, Colorado. Buildings include one and two-story commercial storefronts with false fronts and signs: "Cabins for Rent," "Gen'l Store," "Liquors," "Tourist Information," "Light Lunch Ice Cream...
- Dillon (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Business districts--Colorado--Dillon--1940-1950.; Streets--Colorado--Dillon--1940-1950.
- 1945
- Market St., Granite west side
- Two men sit on horses in the middle of snow-covered Market Street in the mining community of Granite, Colorado, in Chaffee County. A hay sleigh pulled by two men on horses is behind them. Another sleigh drawn by a team of horses is in the...
- Granite (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Sleds & sleighs--Colorado--Granite--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Granite--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- North Creede
- A man with his hands in his pockets stands on the wood-plank sidewalk between two stacks of hogsheads in front of a store in the town of Creede, Colorado, in Mineral County. Garbage, debris, and logs litter the side of the streets. Architectural...
- Creede (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boardwalks--Colorado--Creede--1890-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Creede--1890-1900.; Construction--Colorado--Creede--1890-1900.
- 1892
- 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
- Boys in front of classroom of Denver Boy[s Club]
- Young members of the Denver Boys Club stand in front of their building at 1329 15th (Fifteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. They wear short pants, jackets, and flat caps. A sign above the door reads: "Denver Boys Club. 1329 Fifteenth Street. An...
- Denver Boys Club (Denver, Colo.)--People--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Asylums--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Storefronts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1905]
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado
- View down the ramp of the bridge that leads over the Colorado River to Grand Avenue and the town of Glenwood Springs (formerly known as Defiance), Colorado, in Garfield County. One and two-story commercial storefronts are on both sides on Grand...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Bridges--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1930-1950.; Streets--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1930-1950.
- [between 1935 and 1950]
- Grand Avenue from bridge, Glenwood Springs, Colo.
- Cars are parked diagonally along Grand Avenue in the town of Glenwood Springs (formerly known as Defiance), Colorado, in Garfield County. A lightpost and walkway are in the center of the street. Buildings along the street include one and two-story...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950]
- The Greatest of all exercises
- A man rides a bicycle on Champa Street between 16th (Sixteenth) and 17th (Seventeenth) Streets in Denver, Colorado. Storefront signs read: "Liquors," "Seipel Man'F'G' Jeweler," and "Costello & McGee Plumbing."
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Cycling--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Harrison St., Leadville
- Looking north on Harrison Street in Leadville, Colorado is a view of horse drawn wagons and carriages in the street, pedestrians along the boardwalks, and a group of men, one with a burro, in the middle of the street. False front businesses line...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Business districts--Colorado--Leadville--1870-1880.
- [1879]
- Street view in Green River, Wyoming Territory
- Men wear sack suits and overcoats, and hats or caps and pose in a row in front of businesses in Green River (Sweetwater County), Wyoming. Shows a saddled horse, a wagon, and commercial signs that read: "Dixon & Grimes Groceries and Provisions,"...
- Green River (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; Clothing stores--Wyoming--Green River--1860-1870.; General stores--Wyoming--Green River--1860-1870.; Men--Wyoming--Green River--1860-1870.
- 1868
- Jack Morrow at Benton, Wyo. Terr.
- Men sit or stand in a row and pose in Benton (Carbon County), Wyoming. One of the men perched on a barrel is identified as Jack Morrow. Clothing includes vests, sack suits, bow ties and wide brimmed hats or caps. Signs on frame and canvas buildings...
- Benton (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; Liquor stores--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Men--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Mercantile facilities--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Morrow, Jack.
- 1868
- Street view of Benton, Wyoming Territory
- Men in sack suits and hats or caps pose outside businesses in Benton (Carbon County), Wyoming. Signs on frame and canvas buildings read: "T.A. Kent & Co. Wines & Liquors," "Chicago Ale," "Bank," "Crockery" "Apples @ $1500," "A.H. Huyett, Wholesale...
- Benton (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; Barrels--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Dirt roads--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Mercantile facilities--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Tents--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.
- 1868