Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- June 13, #2
- Second in a series of views documenting progress of the summer of 1896 construction of the Meeker Hotel, 560 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado. The workmen (and possibly the owner Reuben Sanford Ball) pose on the construction site. The first floor of...
- Meeker (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Building construction--Colorado--Meeker--1890-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Meeker--1890-1900.; Meeker Hotel (Meeker, Colo.)
- [1896]
- Gertrude Pulsifer residence, Georgetown, Colorado
- Exterior view of the Gertrude Nash Pulsifer residence on Taos Street, a wood construction building with brick between the inner and outer walls. The house has a gable roof, two brick chimneys, and double-hung mullioned windows. The facade is...
- Pulsifer, Gertrude Nash--s Homes & haunts.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1950-1960.
- 1951
- Mesa Verde Road, ruins, Indians
- An unidentified, Native American man poses for an informal bust portrait in front of a stone building in Mesa Verde National Park. Smiling, he has a dark scarf tied around his forehead and knotted on the side of his head. He wears earrings in both...
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1920-1930.
- [between 1921 and 1931?]
- Goat Island, Oakland, California
- View of Yerba Buena Island (Goat Island) and the Oakland Outer Harbor on San Francisco Bay, near Oakland (Alameda County), California; shows piers and warehouses. Steamboats, three-masted sailing ships and sailboats are in the Harbor. Signs read...
- Alameda County (Calif.)--1880-1910.; Oakland Outer Harbor (Calif.)--1880-1910.; San Francisco Bay (Calif.)--1880-1910.; Yerba Buena Island (Calif.)--1880-1910.; Bays (Bodies of water)--California--Alameda County--1880-1910.;...
- [between 1880 and 1902]
- San Francisco Bay, the ferries
- A view of the Oakland Outer Harbor on San Francisco Bay in Alameda County, California; shows steam ferries, three-masted sailing ships, piers, warehouses, and houses.
- Alameda County (Calif.)--1880-1910.; Oakland Outer Harbor (Calif.)--1880-1910.; San Francisco Bay (Calif.)--1880-1910.; Bays (Bodies of water)--California--Alameda County--1880-1910.; Harbors--California--Alameda County--1880-1910.;...
- [between 1880-1902]
- Row House Outer Wall
- The south outer wall foundation of the row house was one of the first features identified by the archaeologists. Photo Credit: History Colorado
- Altamaha Apartments
- View of the Altamaha Apartment Building (1902; George Boettcher) at 1490 Lafayette Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. This three-story brick Italian Renaissance Revival style building has a flat roof and three bay facade....
- Altamaha Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Apartment houses.; Historic buildings.; Altamaha Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Apartment...
- 1976
- Alta Court
- View of the Alta Court (formerly the Altamaha Apartment Building - 1902; George Boettcher) at 1490 Lafayette Street (1300-1326 East Colfax Avenue) in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. This three-story brick Italian Renaissance...
- Alta Court (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Commercial facilities.; Historic buildings.; Alta Court (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Commercial...
- ca. 1984
- Municipal Facts: Volume 4 Number 11 and 12, 1921 November-December
- Dance rattle
- Shows a Native American (Ute) dance rattle. The outer portion is made of tortoise shell; other materials used include deer hoof and animal hide (buffalo?).
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Ute Indians--Arts & crafts--1870-1890.; Rattles--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- John & Ann Pitts' home on 225 W. 8th St.
- This exterior view of John and Ann Pitts' home on 225 West Eighth Street in Leadville, Colorado, captures the house after a snow. Ann stands in front the small one story house with front gable, awning roofs over three sash front windows, an entry...
- Pitts, Ann--Homes & haunts--1960-1970.; Pitts, John--Homes & haunts--1960-1970.; Leadville (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dwellings--Colorado--Leadville--1960-1970.
- 1968
- Close-up of the north side
- Detail of the north wall of the multi-story Great Western Sugar Factory under construction, Loveland, Colorado; shows the evaporators being installed, also the brick-work starting for the outer walls.
- Loveland (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Building construction--Colorado--Loveland--1890-1910.; Factories--Colorado--Loveland--1890-1910.; Sugar industry--Colorado--Loveland--1890-1910.; Great Western Sugar Company.
- [between 1899 and 1901]
- Aerial view of Cripple Creek
- Aerial view northwest towards Cripple Creek, Colorado; scene includes backside of Midland Terminal Railway station, plat of streets, and rubble and debris of demolished commercial business buildings; hillside is dotted with mine tailings; Mount...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Pisgah, Mount (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- 1929
- Crippl [sic] Creek in 1876
- Exterior view of Welty log cabin and springhouse in 1876, Broken Box Ranch, future site of Cripple Creek, Colorado; log cabin has gable roof, wooden roof shingles, small windows boarded over, and native stone chimney on side; additional smaller log...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Log cabins--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1870-1880.
- 1876
- Old County Jail, Walsenburg, Colo.
- View of Huerfano County Jail northwest of Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, built by P. Chappel, of rock with a low curved roof. Sign lists county officers for the year 1878: "R. Pacheco, J. B. Hudson, Ben J. Doss, Com.; C. O. Unfug, C. Clerk,...
- Walsenburg (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Jails--Colorado--Walsenburg--1890-1900.
- May 10, 1893
- Old foundry, Central City, 1953
- The ruins of the old foundry in Central City, Colorado, are overgrown with weeds and vegetation. In the foreground, one of the outer walls has completely crumbled and the adjacent wall is in decay. The roof has rotted away and the windows are...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Foundries--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- House on Eureka St., Central City, 1953
- A gothic revival home along Eureka Street in Central City, Colorado, is built above a masonry retaining wall. The L-shaped, one and one-half story, clapboard house has a gabled roof, a stovepipe chimney, and rectangular windows with shutters on...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Mesa Verde - Indian bowl
- View of a cracked and partially reconstructed Native American bowl recovered from the ruins at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, features inner and outer designs on the pottery.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--1910-1930.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--1910-1930.; Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Archaeological sites--Colorado--1910-1930.;...
- [between 1910 and 1930]
- Central City, Kruse property
- View of one-story, commercial storefront, stone and brick Kruse property in Central City, Colorado. The building, which appears at an angle, has a flat roof, a stucco and brick facade storefront with a cornice, and four doors. The two outer doors...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Confederate reunion
- View of a rattlesnake derby in Trinidad, Colorado. Shot at night, this blurred image shows part of a round enclosure with spectators outside of it. Several 30's sedans are parked in the background, and a sign on a fence reads: Coca Cola.
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Racing--Colorado--Trinidad--1930-1940.; Snakes--Colorado--Trinidad--1930-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Trinidad--1930-1940.
- August, 1939
- Frank G. Bloom residence, Trinidad, Colorado
- Interior view of a chandelier at the Frank G. Bloom residence, in Trinidad, Colorado. The central globe is of opalescent glass swirled into a downward pointing turnip shape. Its mount is probably bronze, with a border of palmettes, and above it is...
- Bloom, Frank G.--Homes & haunts.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1980.; Interiors.--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1980.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Walpi, Ariz.
- View across a rocky mesa to Native American (Hopi) pueblo, Walpi, First Mesa, Arizona, shows multi-story adobe house blocks and outer rock pens with burros.
- Hopi Indians--Structures--Arizona--Walpi--1920-1930.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Walpi--1920-1930.; Pueblo Indians--Arizona--Walpi--1920-1930.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1920-1930.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1920-1930.;...
- 1920
- Kremmling
- View of the former gathering place for members of the Trinity Church in Kremmling (Grand County), Colorado; originally serving as the front office of a lumber company; features a false front structure, pressed metal siding designed to look like...
- Kremmling (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Churches--Colorado--Kremmling--1950-1960.; Privies--Colorado--Kremmling--1950-1960.
- [between 1951 and 1966]
- Dickinson Branch
- Interior of Dickinson Branch (West Denver Branch) of Denver Public Library, southwest corner of Hooker and West Conejos Place, Denver, Colorado; 1914 Italian cottage design with a single reading room includes: Allen True paintings, "Trappers,"...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.
- [1914]
- Warren Branch
- Interior of Warren Branch of Denver Public Library, (formerly East Denver Branch) 3354 High Street, Denver, Colorado; Italianate structure; interior shows a high ceiling with skylight, elaborate moldings and brackets, Allen True's painting "The...
- Denver Public Library. Warren Branch.--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Warren, Henry White, 1831-1912.--Monuments.
- [1913]
- J. C. Bloom Co, 730 16th St
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street storefronts, in Denver, Colorado; shows office buildings with signs: "M. Philipsborn & Co. Women's Outer Garments," "The Emporium Millinery Co," "J. C. Bloom & Co.," and "Gamossi Glove Co." Windows display mannequins...
- Emporium Millinery Co., The (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Gamossi Glove Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; J. C. Bloom & Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; M. Philipsborn & Co.--Buildings--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Sixteenth Street businesses
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street storefronts, in Denver, Colorado; shows office buildings with signs: "M. Philipsborn & Co. Women's Outer Garments," "The Emporium Millinery Co," "J. C. Bloom & Co.," and "Gamossi Glove Co." Windows display mannequins...
- Emporium Millinery Co., The (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Gamossi Glove Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; J. C. Bloom & Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; M. Philipsborn & Co.--Buildings--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Denver Dry Goods
- View of Denver Dry Goods building at 16th (Sixteenth) and California Streets, Denver, Colorado; shows a four story office block with ground floor storefronts, awnings, and a flagpole. Pedestrians, cars, and buggies are in the street, signs read:...
- Denver Dry Goods Co.--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1905 and 1908]
- Granby - Episcopal Chapel of St. John Baptist
- The Episcopal Chapel of Saint John Baptist, in Granby, Colorado, features a single story, a vestibule, tar paper covering on the outer walls with a brick pattern on it, and a cross on the roof. A sign bearing the name of the chapel and service...
- Episcopal Chapel of St. John Baptist (Granby, Colo.)--1930- 1970.; Granby (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Anglican churches--Colorado--Granby--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Granby - St. John Baptist (Episcopal)
- The Episcopal Chapel of Saint John Baptist, in Granby, Colorado, features a single story, a vestibule, tar paper covering on the outer walls with a brick pattern on it, and a cross on the roof. A group of people come out the door after a service...
- Episcopal Chapel of St. John Baptist (Granby, Colo.)--1930- 1970.; Granby (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Anglican churches--Colorado--Granby--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Granby - St. John Baptist
- The Episcopal Chapel of Saint John Baptist, in Granby, Colorado, features a single story, a vestibule, tar paper covering on the outer walls with a brick pattern on it, and a cross on the roof. One woman walks in the door, and a group of three...
- Episcopal Chapel of St. John Baptist (Granby, Colo.)--1930- 1970.; Granby (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Anglican churches--Colorado--Granby--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- The Denver Dry Goods Co.
- Exterior view of Denver Dry Goods building, 16th (Sixteenth) and California Streets, Denver, Colorado; original 1894 building designed by Frank E. Edbrooke; Dennis Sheedy and Charles Kountze renamed business Denver Dry Goods in 1894 after purchase,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Dry goods stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver Dry Goods Co.
- [between 1905 and 1908]
- Building in Cheyenne, Colorado
- View of a weathered two-story wood frame structure, Cheyenne County, Colorado; features intersecting gables, enclosed outer stairway, and three circles painted on contrasting light paint between upper double- hung windows.
- Cheyenne Wells (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Wooden buildings--Colorado--Cheyenne--1920-1930.
- 1924 August 20
- Arrow, Colorado
- The remains of Arrow (Arrowhead), Colorado, destroyed by fire are on snowcovered slopes with stumps, charred tree trunks, and new growth. Middle Park is in the distance. A large coal dock station was constructed by Hewitt Construction to keep the...
- Arrow (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Fires--Colorado--Arrow--1910-1920.
- January 1919
- Arrow, Colorado
- The remains of Arrow (Arrowhead), are on a snowcovered slope in Colorado. Most of the town has been destroyed by fire. A large coal dock station was constructed by Hewitt Construction to keep the many engines fueled during the war years. Men...
- Arrow (Colo.)--1910-1920.
- December 1918
- Leadville Opera House scenery project, 1933
- Photoprint of a watercolor of the Tabor Opera House original scenery in Leadville, Colorado. Painted by Muriel Wolle's as part of her University of Colorado scenery project, the painting has three elements that include details of Lake County...
- Tabor Opera House--1930-1940.; Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors.; Opera houses--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Theatrical productions--1930-1940.; Wolle, Muriel Sibell, 1898-1977.
- 1933
- Residence of B. F. Rockafellow Canon City, Colorado
- Trees obscure most of this residence in Canon City, Colorado, but the pavilion roof with ornate gazebo shows. A balustrade follows the outer edge of the roof, and a bay window is on the first level. An extension in back has a balcony serving the...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Canon City--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Portrait of a man, Leadville, Colorado
- Studio portrait of the head and shoulders of a mand in Leadville, Colorado. The man wears a wool overcoat with velvet collar. His hair is short, neatly parted and slicked down. His mustache is long and covers the outer portions of his lips.
- Leadville (Colo.)--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890]
- Henson Creek Hidden Treasure mine
- A dilapidated two story building from the Hidden Treasure mine stands near Henson creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. The internal framework, lathe, and plaster are exposed as the outer walls are worn away.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Hinsdale County--1940-1950.; Hinsdale County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Building deterioration--Colorado--Hinsdale County--1940- 1950.
- 1942
- Henson Creek Hidden Treasure mine
- A dilapidated two story building from the Hidden Treasure mine stands near Henson creek in Hinsdale County, Colorado. The internal framework, lathe, and plaster are exposed as the outer walls are worn away.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Hinsdale County--1940-1950.; Hinsdale County (Colo.)--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Phipps Sanatorium
- View of the Agnes Memorial Sanatorium for tuberculosis patients (named for Agnes McCall Phipps) located at 6th (Sixth) Avenue and Quebec Street in Denver, Colorado. The building is a large Spanish Colonial style structure featuring stucco outer...
- Agnes Memorial Sanatorium (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Sanatoriums--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1911?]
- Depot of the Colorado Central R. R. at the forks of the creeks
- A man with his arms crossed stands near the ticket office of the Colorado Central railroad in Forks Creek (Jefferson County), Colorado. A Western Union Telegraph Office sign hangs from the outer wall of the building which has two stories and...
- Forks Creek (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Ticket offices--Colorado--Forks Creek--1870-1880.
- [between 1872 and 1875]
- Entrance to Children's Hospital, Denver
- Exterior view of the entrance to Children's Hospital located at 2221 Downing Street in Denver, Colorado. The doorway is framed by terra-cotta decoration. In the keystone position above the door is the sculpted figure of a child framed by the petals...
- Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Doors & doorways--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1917 and 1930?]
- Albany Hotel demolition
- View of the demolition of the Albany Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows exposed beams and debris from the outer walls. Sign reads: "Barnett Company." Automobiles are in the street, and letters on the...
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Buses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1976
- Baldwin baloon [sic] at Montrose fair
- On a rainy day in Montrose, Colorado, a crowd gathers at the Montrose race track to see, "Baldwin's balloon." Horse-drawn carriages, tents, and a full grand-stand line the outer portion of the track. The master of ceremonies is in a covered gazebo...
- Montrose (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Montrose--1890-1910.; Racetracks--Colorado--Montrose--1890-1910.; Spectators--Colorado--Montrose--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905]
- Montrose, Colo.
- Many horse-drawn carriages pull up to the outer fence of the race track in Montrose, Colorado, to see an event not evident in the image. The sky is overcast, and the muddy conditions suggest a rainy day. E. H. Garrett has set up a display in the...
- Montrose (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Montrose--1890-1910.; Racetracks--Colorado--Montrose--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Archaeology, Colorado
- Several pieces of pottery sit in a row against a dark, wrinkled cloth backdrop. The outer pieces of pottery appear to be small jugs for holding liquid. In the center is a round piece that has ridges on it. On either side of it are two small disk...
- Indian pottery--North America--1900-1930.; Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Four Corners Region--1900-1930.
- [between 1907 and 1931?]
- Buildings in Las Vegas, New Mexico
- A man carries a stick and walks behind a burro laden with packs in front of a long, two-story building in Las Vegas, New Mexico. A portion of the stucco covering the brick on the building has chipped off of the outer wall on the near side. Trees...
- Las Vegas (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Buildings--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.; Donkeys--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.; Fences--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.; Men--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.; Trees--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Streets in Las Vegas, New Mexico
- Wide dirt roads surround the Plaza in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Large, two-story buildings stand on the outer perimeter of the Plaza. Trees with bare branches stand in the park bordered by a stone wall.
- Buildings--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.; Plazas--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.; Roads--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.; Trees--New Mexico--Las Vegas--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Buck Taylor
- William Levi "Buck" Taylor, known as the "King of the Cowboys" in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, sits for a full-length studio portrait while on tour with the show in England. He is sitting on a tree stump and wears a cowboy hat and buckskin pants...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cowboys--1880-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Taylor, William Levi.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1887?]