Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, has a Moorish interior, featuring plaster carved with Arabic inscriptions. Muqarnas follow the ceiling coves; the walls are stenciled with arabesques, and columns flank scalloped arches. Veined...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, a Moorish design by the Baerresen Brothers, was dedicated in 1907. The ballroom interior has ornate stenciled borders; columns support the beamed ceiling. Swinging doors lead to a room with pointed...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Ballrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, is a Moorish design by the Baerresen Brothers. The ballroom interior is an ornate variety of carved plaster and stenciling in Arabesques, scallops, knotwork, gilt, and tile. Columns support a...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Ballrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.; Mezzanines--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, dedicated 1907, is a Moorish design by the Baerresen Brothers. This room interior has angled walls, carved plaster brackets, cartouches, and garlands. An arched frame holds a mirror; a leaded glass...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.; Parlors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, is a Moorish design by the Baerresen Brothers. The ballroom interior is an ornate variety of carved plaster and stenciling in Arabesques, scallops, knotwork, gilt, and tile. Columns support arches...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Ballrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.; Vaults (Architecture)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, of "The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobility of the Mystic Shrine," is a Moorish design by the Baerresen Brothers. The ballroom has ornate stenciled borders; columns support the beamed ceiling....
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Ballrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, is a Moorish design by the Baerresen Brothers. This room has wood trim and Japanese murals in the freizes. Interior leaded glass windows with floral patterns top a small service door; electric lamps...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, is a Moorish design by the Baerresen Brothers. This spacious room has high wood wainscoting, stenciled freizes and brackets. The ceiling beams alternate with plaster coffering in geometric rosettes,...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Ceilings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- The El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado, was dedicated in 1907. This room has wainscoting and beamed ceilings, hanging lamps, and stenciling. Leaded glass windows top a small service door, and armchairs are against the interior walls.
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Chairs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal lodges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- H. W. Baerresen House - 1718 Gaylord
- View of the H. W. Baerresen residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 1718 Gaylord Street in the North Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a gambrel roof, dormers, balconies, and arched windows.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Baerresen, Harold W.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Hall in Baerresen res. (1718 Gaylord)
- Interior view of the H. W. Baerresen residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a cuckoo clock, hanging lamp, carved wood columns, gas fireplace, and sculpture.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Halls (Passageways)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Baerresen, Harold W.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Alonzo Thompson interior
- Interior view of the Alonzo Thompson residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; decor includes sculpture, Oriental rugs, a couch, chair, framed art, and flowers.
- Thompson, Alonzo--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Bedroom (Alonzo Thompson)
- Interior view of the Alonzo Thompson residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a roll top desk, a vanity, framed portraits, a bed, a cuckoo clock, and an art nouveau pillow case.
- Thompson, Alonzo--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Alonzo Thompson house 1070 Humboldt St.
- View of the Alonzo Thompson residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 1070 Humboldt Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features classical entablature, a portico, balcony, urns, and pediments.
- Thompson, Alonzo--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1905
- Library (Hon. Alonzo Thompson)
- Interior view of the Alonzo Thompson residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a fireplace, carved wood columns, a chandelier, urns, bookshelves, china, framed paintings, a coffered ceiling, and stencils. A table...
- Thompson, Alonzo--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Libraries (Rooms)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Dining room (Hon. Alonzo Thompson)
- Interior view of the Alonzo Thompson residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; shows the dining room with a table and chairs, leaded glass, china plates, a ceiling lamp, coved ceilings, stenciled borders, a fireplace, and vases.
- Thompson, Alonzo--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- E. N. Wood - 1740 Gaylord St.
- View of the E.N. Wood residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 1740 Gaylord Street in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a covered porch, gable, and doors with plate glass.
- Wood, E. N.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Chas. Schleter - 1110 Humboldt
- View of the residence of Charles Schleter (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 1110 Humboldt Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features brick quoins, a gable, and a covered porch.
- Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Schleter, Charles--Homes & haunts.
- 1907
- Dining room (Hon. Alonzo Thompson)
- Interior view of the Alonzo Thompson residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; The dining room includes a table and chairs, leaded glass, china plates, a ceiling lamp, coved ceilings, stenciled borders, silver, crystal, a tea...
- Thompson, Alonzo--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Schaefer [sic] house - 1131 Humboldt St.
- View of the Schaffer House (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 1131 Humboldt Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features brick arches, leaded glass, a covered porch, and a gable.
- Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1903
- A. T. Ormsby - 1547 Gaylord St.
- View of the A.T. Ormsby residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 1547 Gaylord Street in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a stone arch, porch / balcony, and inset balcony, and a round bay.
- Ormsby, A. T.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- J. Smith House
- View of the J. Smith residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; features arched windows, leaded glass, and a covered porch with numbers: "1449."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Schmidt & Starkloff
- View of a residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; features bracketed eaves, leaded glass, and a covered porch with numbers: "1345."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Dr. A. Ashbaugh
- View of the Abraham Ashbaugh residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 1337 Gaylord Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a covered porch, arched basement window, and gable.
- Ashbaugh, Abraham--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Dining room (Hon. Alonzo Thompson)
- Interior view of the Alonzo Thompson residence (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; the drawing room has French Empire style decor which includes classical entablature, leaded glass, dentils, plaster ornament, a chandelier, a...
- Thompson, Alonzo.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Row houses
- View of row houses (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; features covered porches and a bay window. A church steeple and belfry are in the background. Numbers on the houses read: "1301, 1305, and 1315."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Row houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- B. Remy double
- View of the Bernard Remy duplex (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; the houses feature brick quoins, arched windows, and a porch / balcony with numbers: "421 - 425."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Duplexes--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Remy, Bernard, resident Denver, Colo.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- El Jebel - 18th & Sherman
- View of the El Jebel Temple, the Masonic lodge of the El Jebel Shriners, at 18th (Eighteenth) and Sherman Streets in Denver, Colorado; features include Moorish motifs, a horseshoe arch, onion domes, arcades, and minarets.
- Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America--Buildings.; El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Masonic...
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel (H. W. Baerresen)
- View of the El Jebel Temple entry, 18th (Eighteenth) & Sherman Streets, in Denver, Colorado, local Masonic lodge of El Jebel Shriners. Features Moorish motifs, horseshoe arches, stone columns, quoins, and stained glass. A man is by the steps; sign...
- Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America--Buildings.; El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Doors & doorways--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal...
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- El Jebel
- Interior view of the El Jebel Temple auditorium, the Masonic lodge of the El Jebel Shriners, in Denver, Colorado; shows the stage, seats, backdrop and wall murals painted by Jens Eriksen, Eqyptian hieroglyphics, scarabs, and a sphere with serpents...
- Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America--Facilities.; El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Fraternal...
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- St. Joseph's Hospital (razed)
- View of a Baerresen Brothers architectural rendering for the Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado; details include towers, a porte cochere, and inset balconies.
- Saint Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Renderings.
- [between 1907 and 1910?]
- Interior of Swedish Lutheran Church
- Interior view of the Swedish Lutheran Church (Baerresen Brothers Architects) in Denver, Colorado; shows the altar, pipe organ, pews, a nave arch, and stenciled ornaments.
- Swedish Lutheran Church (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Organs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- So. Denver Lodge #93
- View of a Freemason Temple, South Denver Lodge Number 93 (A. F. & A. M.), 350 South Broadway, Baker Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado, a brick building with pediment, rooftop balustrade, portico, lamps, and incised letters: "MDCCCXCIII," "MDCCCCVII,"...
- Freemasons. Lodge No. 93 (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1900-1910.; Baker (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Masonic buildings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1907
- So. Denver Lodge #93
- View of a longitudinal section drawing for the South Denver Lodge Number 93 (A. F. & A. M.), Freemason Temple, 350 South Broadway, Denver, Colorado.
- Freemasons. Lodge No. 93 (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Architectural drawings.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Masonic buildings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1907
- Champa and 13th St. (faces on 13th)
- View of row houses (Baerresen Brothers Architects) at 13th (Thirteenth) and Champa Streets in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Row houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Sheridan Building - 1635 17th. St.
- View of the Sheridan Building at 1635 17th (Seventeenth) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The brick building has arched windows, storefronts, signs: "Hendrie & Bolhtoff Manufacturing and Supply."
- Hendrie & Bolthoff Manufacturing & Supply Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1902 and 1910?]
- Lewis Bldg. 720-726 16th St.
- View of the Lewis Mack Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and California Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The ashlar stone building has arched windows, storefronts, and signs: "J.S. Appel Suit and Cloak Co.," and "Hotel Newport," and "Morey's...
- J.S. Appel Suit and Cloak Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1902 and 1910?]
- Col. James Leonard - 1642 Lawrence St.
- View of the Carnahan Building at 1642 Lawrence Street in downtown Denver, Colorado; features storefronts, arched windows, brick corbeling, and signs: "The O.W. Lyman Millinery Co.," "The Colorado Tent & Awning Co.," and "H. Garcia and Bros. Havana...
- Colorado Tent & Awning Co.--1900-1910.; O. W. Lyman Millinery Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Laundries (Commercial...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- A. Engelbaugh [sic] Bldg. 1453 California
- View of the A.L. Engelbach Building at 1453 California Street in downtown Denver, Colorado; features storefronts, arched windows, brick corbeling, balconies, and signs: "Bismarck Bar and Cafe," "The Noon Day Rest A High Class Cafeteria," and...
- Bismark Bar and Cafe (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Noon Day Rest (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Lodging...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Columbia Bldg. 1638 Welton St.
- View of the Columbia Building at 1638 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado; features a storefront, brick corbeling, a tile pediment, and signs: "The Hawkeye," "Columbia Savings & Loan Association." An adjacent building has a wrought iron...
- Columbia Savings & Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Hotel - H. H. & M. J. Post 13th & Broadway (razed)
- View of a hotel and storefronts at 13th (Thirteenth) and Broadway Streets in Denver, Colorado; features an arched entry, dentils, an awning, and a sign: "J. G. Armstrong Grocer." the dome of the Arapahoe County Courthouse is in the background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Entrance to Eben Ezer - Brush, Colo
- Baerresen Brothers architectural blueprint drawing shows an entry arch for the Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute in Brush, Colorado.
- Arches.; Gates.; Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute (Brush, Colo.)--Facilities.
- 1926
- Adams Hotel 18th & Welton
- View of the Adams Hotel at 18th (Eighteenth) and Welton Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The four-story brick building has arched windows, storefronts, and a barber shop. Sign reads: "The Adams." The McCallister Building has a sign: "Casey &...
- Adams, The (Hotel : Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1902 and 1910?]
- Entrance to Eben Ezer, Brush, Colo.
- Baerresen Brothers architectural drawing shows an entry arch for the Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute in Brush, Colorado.
- Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute (Brush, Colo.); Arches.; Gates.
- 1926
- Eben Ezer entrance
- Baerresen Brothers architectural drawing shows details for an entry arch for the Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute in Brush, Colorado.
- Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute (Brush, Colo.); Arches.; Gates.
- 1926
- New courthouse for Gilpin County, Colo., Baerresen Bros. and Son, Architects, Denver, Colo.
- View of proposed Gilpin County Court House, Central City, Colorado, designed by Denver architects Baerresen Brothers & Son. The architectural drawing shows a two story hipped roof building with center dome or cupola, balustrade, arched entry,...
- Architectural drawings.; Courthouses--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Masonic Temple, Albuquerque, N. M.
- View of proposed Masonic Temple in Albuquerque, New Mexico, designed by Denver architects Baerresen Brothers & Son. The architectural drawing shows a building with classical entablature, a portico, pedestrians and automobiles.
- Freemasons.--Buildings.; Architectural drawings.; Masonic buildings--New Mexico--Albuquerque--1900-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Eben Ezer entrance
- Baerresen Brothers architectural drawing blueprint details for an entry arch at the Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute in Brush, Colorado.
- Eben-Ezer Mercy Institute (Brush, Colo.); Arches.; Gates.
- 1926
- A. Engelbach Building
- View of the A. Engelbach Building at 1453 California Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story brick building has an arched entryway, columns, and decorative brickwork. Signs read: "Noon Day Rest," "Furnished Rooms Permanent and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Public accommodation facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Lester Drake grave marker
- Bertha Baerresen poses by a grave marker at Riverside Cemetery in Denver (Denver and unincorporated Adams County), Colorado; the stone structure, carved by Ole Rustad, resembles a log cabin. Letters read: "Lester Drake." Tombstones are in the...
- Drake, Lester.--Tomb.; Riverside Cemetery (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]