Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- No. 17 Eldorado, looking up French Gulch
- View of the No. 17 Eldorado mining operation in French Gulch, Alaska shows: sluices, tailings, cabins.
- Mine buildings--Alaska--1900-1910.; Mining--Alaska--1900-1910.
- 1899
- [Marquise and other miscellaneous details] building for the Neusteter Co.
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows a details, sections, and plans for the marquise and other elements of the Neusteter Department Store...
- Department stores.; Marquees.; Stairways.; Neusteter's Department Store (Denver, Colo.); Central business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1923 October 18
- 1/2" scale detail of interior building for the Bishop-Cass Inv. Co., the American Theatre Bldg.
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows interior details for the American Theater Company at 1007 16th Street in the Central Business...
- Theaters.; American Theater Company (Denver, Colo.)
- 1916 July 12
- Detail of main entrance hall building for the Foster Building Co.
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows interior details for the A.C. Foster Building (Foster Commercial Building, University Building) at...
- Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commercial buildings.; Entrance halls.; Foster Building Company (Denver, Colo.)
- 1910 April 15
- Civil War veterans
- A large group of men is gathered outside in a grove of trees at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. The group is probably comprised of Civil War veterans invited to see Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show as guests of Nate Salsbury, owner and manager of...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1894?]
- Shackelton Place thru S. Swansea Add: Sloan Lake Subdivision block 17
- Congregational Church, Bachelor, Colo.
- Boys pose beside a frame Congregational church with a gabled roof and a bell tower in Bachelor (Mineral County), Colorado. Children are on a steep hillside path nearby. Shows tree stumps around the church.
- Bachelor (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Bachelor--1890-1900.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Bachelor--1890-1900.
- 1894 July 24
- Driver Laurence E. Burns Chief John F. Healy.
- Laurence E. Burns and John F. Healy sit in Denver Fire Department car (D.F.D. No. 17) on Denver, Colorado, street; Argonaut Hotel is in background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Burns, Lawrence E., 1886-1947.; Healy, John F.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1911
- Battle mt.
- View of Victor (Teller County) Colorado with houses, hanging laundry, railroad tracks, Gold Coin and Portland mine on Battle Hill.
- Gold Coin Mine (Teller County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Portland Mine (Teller County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Victor (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Victor--1900-1910.; Mining--Colorado--Victor--1900-1910.; Railroad...
- [1900?]
- Has the pipe
- Standing portrait of a Native American (Siksika, Blackfeet) man, Has the Pipe, and a horse at Fort Belknap, Montana. The man wears a suit, a ribbon over his heart, and holds a hat in his hands.
- Indians of North America--1910-1920.; Siksika Indians--1910-1920.; Has the Pipe. Siksika Indian.
- 1917?
- Travois with wounded man, from Battle of Slim Buttes
- View a wounded soldier on a travois constructed of two long poles pulled by a mule or horse with an attendant, along French Creek, Black Hills, Dakota Territory. The soldier is covered with a plaid blanket and is propped up with his pack.
- Dakota Territory--War--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--War--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Slim Buttes (S.D.), Battle of, 1876--Casualties--Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Dakota Territory--1870-1880.; Litters--Dakota...
- 1876
- The Colorado State Penitentiary in 1878, showing the first stone wall
- The penitentiary complex in Canon City, Colorado, consists of a pair of three-story structures (one with a mansard roof) and the surrounding wall and tower, with a gated arch in the foreground. All are of random ashlar stone. Trees front the main...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1880-1890.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- 1878
- West end of Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde
- View of Native American (Anasazi) ruins of Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Shows stone walls, round and square multi-story cliff dwellings, and windows with lintels. Stone bricks are scattered on the ground.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--Mesa Verde National Park--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--Mesa Verde National Park--1900-1910.; Cliff Palace (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Mesa...
- [1900?]
- View near head of Conejos River, Col.
- Panoramic view of tents and a camp near the Conejos River in Conejos County, Colorado. The river has islands between channels. Sagebrush and trees are nearby and the foothills of the San Juan Mountains are around the valley.
- Conejos County (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Conejos River (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--Colorado--Conejos County--1870-1880.; Rivers--Colorado--Conejos County--1870-1880.; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (U.S.)
- 1874
- Deep cut
- A view of a Colorado Central Railroad train on a steep incline near a railroad cut in a hill possibly in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Men stand near the train.
- Colorado Central Railroad Company--1870-1890.; Railroad cuts--Colorado--1870-1890.; Railroads--Colorado--1870-1890.
- [between 1873 and 1890?]
- Looking up Fall River from James Ranch
- The James Ranch in Estes Park (Larimer County), Colorado, which later became the Elkhorn Lodge, sits at the base of a conical mountain, with mountains in the distance; Fall River is nearby. Several long gable-roofed buildings make up the ranch,...
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Ranches--Colorado--Estes Park--1890-1900.; Valleys--Colorado--Estes Park--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Fort Garland
- View of Fort Garland, in Fort Garland (Costilla County), Colorado; soldiers stand by adobe barracks.
- Fort Garland (Colo.)--1850-1890.; Fort Garland (Fort Garland, Colo. : Fort)--1850-1890.; Adobe buildings--Colorado--Fort Garland--1850-1890.; Barracks--Colorado--Fort Garland--1850-1890.; Forts & fortifications--Colorado--Fort Garland--1850-1890.;...
- [between 1858 and 1883?]
- Looking up south fork
- View of Clear Creek, at the confluence of Clear Creek and North Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. Shows calm water and a rock canyon wall.
- Jefferson County (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1870-1880.; Clear Creek Canyon (Colo.)--1870-1880.; North Clear Creek (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Canyons--Colorado--Jefferson County--1870-1880.; Streams--Colorado--Jefferson...
- [between 1872 and 1877]
- Grand canon of the Arkansas
- View of the Arkansas River and sheer, rock cliff walls in Royal Gorge (Fremont County), Colorado. Shows ice at the river's edge, talus, and patches of snow in the valley.
- Arkansas River--1870-1880.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Canyons--Colorado--Fremont County--1870-1880.; Cliffs--Colorado--Fremont County--1870-1880.; Rivers--Colorado--Fremont County--1870-1880.
- [between 1874 and 1877]
- Cascades of the Columbia
- View of The Cascades, an area of rapids on the Columbia River, in Multnomah County, Oregon; a railroad trestle and bridge span the water; mountains are in the distance.
- Cascades, The (Or.)--1880-1900.; Columbia River--1880-1900.; Multnomah County (Or.)--1880-1900.; Rapids--Oregon--Multnomah County--1880-1900.; Rivers--Oregon--Multnomah County--1880-1900.
- Pawnee village, evening ceremonial
- North American Indian (Pawnee) men and women sit and stand on and near earthen lodges at sunset probably in Nebraska. They are wrapped in blankets. Shows fences made of twigs or brush, and a plaza with an American flag that flies near the entrance...
- Earth houses--Nebraska--1860-1880.; Indians of North America--Structures--Nebraska--1860-1880.; Pawnee Indians--1860-1880.; Earth lodges--Nebraska--1860-1880.; Lodges--Nebraska--1860-1880.; Rites & ceremonies--Nebraska--1860-1880.; Sunrises &...
- [between 1932 and 1938?]
- Know all men by these presents, that Charles Runey claims one hundred feet in length on the Sucor Lode ...
- Document dated September 16, 1861; recorded in Book A, page 229; signed by J.W. Goldman, recorder at Eldorado District; information inked on verso.
- Central Mining District (Colo.)--History--To 1876.; Mines and mineral resources--Colorado--Central Mining District--1861.
- 1861
- Looking up Fall River from James Ranch
- The James Ranch in Estes Park, Colorado, which later became the Elkhorn Lodge, sits at the base of a conical mountain, with mountains in the distance; Fall River is nearby. Several long gable-roofed buildings make up the ranch, which is surrounded...
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Ranches--Colorado--Estes Park--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Interior of the Knight McClure Music Co.'s warerooms
- An interior view of the warehouse of the Knight McClure Music Company located between 1637 and 1643 Lawrence Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows pianos, piano stools, brass and string instruments in cabinets; smaller wind instruments such as flutes,...
- Knight-McClure Music Company (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Musical instruments--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Warehouses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [1889]
- Pike's Peak from the mesa
- View of sandstone rock formations identified as Gate Rock and snow covered Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1870-1890.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Rock formations--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1890.
- [between 1879 and 1881]
- Traveler [full-face]
- Standing studio portrait of Traveler a Native American (Omaha) boy. He wears moccasins, fringed leggings, a heavy fur shirt or vest, armbands, bracelets, a belt with conchos, bead necklaces, and a feather in his hair.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Traveler, Omaha Indian.
- [1883]
- Traveler [profile]
- Standing profile studio portrait of Traveler a Native American (Omaha) boy. He wears moccasins, fringed leggings, a heavy fur shirt or vest, armbands, bracelets, a belt with conchos, bead necklaces, and a feather in his hair.
- Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Omaha Indians--1880-1890.; Boys--1880-1890.; Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Traveler, Omaha Indian.
- [1883]
- Mesa Verde
- View of a railroad track loop with two trains from the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, shows a mesa and Ute Mountain in the distance, Montezuma County, Colorado.
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad--1880-1890.; Montezuma County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Railroads--Colorado--Montezuma County--1880-1890.
- [between 1882 and 1890?]
- Valley of Bagdad Perry Park
- View of rock formations and striated rock outcroppings identified as the Valley of Bagdad (Baghdad), Perry Park (Douglas County), Colorado.
- Douglas County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Perry Park (Colo. : Flat)--1880-1890.; Rock formations--Colorado--Douglas County--1880-1890.
- [between 1881 and 1890?]
- Acacia Park, Colo. Spr's.
- View of a tree lined path and light post in Acacia Park (North Park, Acacia Place), Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. A bandstand is obscured by the trees. Shows a park bench and low wood fence. Pikes Peak is in the distance.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Parks--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Cheyenne Mountain
- View of Cheyenne Mountain in El Paso County, Colorado. Shows bluffs on probably Cheyenne Creek.
- Cheyenne Mountain (Colo.)--1880-1900.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Streams--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Chalk Creek Canon
- A Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad engine number 3, freight car and caboose move through Chalk Creek Canon in the snow covered mountains of Chaffee County, Colorado. In the distance another train sits on a siding.
- Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Company--1880-1890.; Chaffee County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Railroads--Colorado--Chaffee County--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Seven Falls, Cheyenne Canon
- View of Seven Falls, a waterfall on South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Canyon, El Paso County, Colorado. Men stand on a wooden viewing platform near a staircase.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Seven Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; South Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; South Cheyenne Creek (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Stairways--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Streams--Colorado--El Paso...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Utah, Colorado
- A Denver & Rio Grande locomotive travels on one of two sets of narrow gauge tracks near rock formations on the Colorado (Mesa County) - Utah (Grand County) state line. A man waves his hat from high on the rocks near words which read: "Utah,...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1890.; Mesa County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Boundaries--Colorado--1880-1890.; Boundaries--Wyoming--1880-1890.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Mesa County--1880-1890.; Rock formations--Colorado--Mesa...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Second tunnel, Canon of the Grand River, Glenwood Extension D.& R.G.R.R.
- View of a railroad tunnel on the Glenwood Extension of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in Glenwood Canyon beside the Colorado River, Garfield County, Colorado. Shows steep striated canyon walls, talus, boulders, trees, and telegraph poles.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1890.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1880-1890.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Canyons--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1890.; Rivers--Colorado--Garfield...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Manitou & Pikes Peak RR.
- The crew of the Manitou & Pikes Peak Railroad do a final check on the No. 108 cog railroad car in Manitou Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Writing on the side of the railroad car reads: "Manitou & Pikes Peak Ry. 106" The Cog Road Depot and...
- Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway Company--1900-1910.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Mountain railroads--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1900-1910.; Railroad employees--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1900-1910.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Manitou...
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Group on handcar on Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek Railway
- A group of men and women on a handcar on the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek Railway, pause for a view into a valley, Teller County, Colorado.
- Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway--1890-1910.; Teller County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Railroad handcars--Colorado--Teller County--1890-1910.; Sightseers--Colorado--Teller County--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--Teller County--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- South Park Line office
- A woman walks past the Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf Railway Company ticket office located on 17th (Seventeenth) and Curtis Street in Denver, Colorado. Men and women stand and walk on the sidewalk. Signs read "The South Park Line" and "Union...
- Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Ticket offices--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1898]
- Windsor Hotel
- View of the Windsor Hotel at 18th (Eighteenth) and Larimer Streets in Denver, Colorado. Striped awnings hang over the Windsor Pharmacy on the first floor of the hotel where cigars, drugs, boots, shoes and gents furnishings are advertised. A flag...
- Windsor Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Drugstores--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Woman sitting beside gas heater
- Studio portrait of a woman in Colorado. She poses near a heater embossed with: "[De]troit Jewel."
- Radiators--Colorado--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Tepees of Ignacio
- An unidentified Native American man in front of a group of tipis in Ignacio, Colorado, stands points outward. Wagons are next to the tipis, and a residence or stable, horses, a dog and other Native Americans are in the background.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1900-1910.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Ignacio--1900-1910.; Tipis--Colorado--Ignacio--1900-1910.
- 1901
- Grand masquerade ball of the Denver Turn-verein : Friday, March 29th, 1867 at the Turner's Hall.
- Balls (Parties)--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Masquerades--Colorado--Denver.; Denver (Colo.) 1867.; Denver (Colo.)--Social life and customs--To 1876.
- 1867
- [Promissory note.].
- Loans--Colorado--Central City.; Central City (Colo.)--To 1876.
- 1866