Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- The first engine of the U.P.
- Men pose on Union Pacific Railroad pony locomotive no. 1 (later named the "Utah") and on the platform at a passenger depot probably in Benton (Carbon County), Wyoming. A conductor in uniform stands beside men in sack suits or vests. The frame...
- Union Pacific Railroad Company--1860-1870.; Benton (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; Railroad depots--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Railroad employees--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.; Railroad locomotives--Wyoming--Benton--1860-1870.
- 1868
- Frank in office
- Frank Wells, a miner, poses with a crosscut saw in the American Mining Company's assay office near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Shows a woodstove that reads: "Trilby".
- American Mining Company (Colo.)--Facilities--1890-1910.; American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Crosscut saws--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Miners--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Coulton's cabin
- View of Coulton's cabin probably near the mining town of American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Icicles hang from the roof to the snow covered ground.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Icicles--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Log cabins--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Assay office
- View of the American Mining Company's assay office near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- American Mining Company (Colo.)--Buildings--1890-1910.; Mine buildings--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- M. S.
- A miner, probably Marshall Stedman, poses outdoors in a grove of evergreen trees near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Miners--Colorado--American City--1890-1900.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1900.; Winter--Colorado--American City--1890-1900.; Stedman, Marshall, miner.
- 1899
- Coulton children
- The Coulton children pose by their cabin near the mining town of American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Boys--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Girls--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Mrs. Wall
- Mrs. Walls poses with a burro near the mining town of American City (Gilpin County), Colorado.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Donkeys--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Walls, Mrs.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Judge C. above Kelleyville
- Judge C. poses outdoors near the mining town of Kelleyville (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- Kelleyville (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Judges--Colorado--Kelleyville--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--Kelleyville--1890-1910.; Snow--Colorado--Kelleyville--1890-1910.; Winter--Colorado--Kelleyville--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Cut in snow for hauling logs
- A miner stands in a trench cut in the snow near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Snow--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Winter scene
- View of miners' cabins covered in snow, only the roofs show, near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Cabins--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Snow--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Winter--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Ned Adams
- Ned Adams, a miner, gathers wood by a cabin near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. A rifle is nearby and snow covers the ground.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Fuelwood--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Miners--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Adams, Ned.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Assay office
- View of the American Mining Company's assay office near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- American Mining Company (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Mine buildings--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- E. H. Purdy cutting firewood for Mascot boiler
- E. H. Purdy, a miner, cuts wood for the Mascot Mine's boiler near American City (Gilpin County), Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- Mascot Mine (Gilpin County, Colo.)--People--1890-1910.; American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Miners--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Purdy, E. H.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- West view of C B Paterson home Littleton, Col
- People sit on the open, wrap-around porch of the Paterson residence near Littleton, Colorado. The three-story house has a high-gabled roof and tall brick chimneys. Trees dot the lawn, and the conservatory is in the background.
- Paterson, C. B.--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Littleton--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- The Palace of Ice
- Reproduction shows a Leadville, Lake County, Colorado, souvenir booklet page. Borders, a swan, boat and sunrise surround poetry: "The Palace of Ice." Florid words describe the Crystal Carnival, with byline: "Virginia Donaghe McClurg."
- Leadville Crystal Carnival Association--1890-1900.; Souvenirs (Keepsakes)--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Winter carnivals--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.
- 1896
- Printing shop
- View of the interior of a printing shop in Georgetown, Colorado. Cabinets and trays for type are along one wall, and a row of wood columns are in the middle of the room. A stovepipe, window and door are on the back wall. Three men are at the...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Printing industry--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- Den Sullivan, & Co., Florence, Colo.
- Four men and two women pose in front of storefront in Florence, Colorado.
- Florence (Colo.)--1910-1920.
- 1914
- Midget [graphic]
- View of dog and her spotted nursing puppies.
- Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1909
- Warner-Schultzbach
- Mr. Warner, Mrs. Schultzbach, and Lawrence E. Burns (left to right) pose on horseback at Baker's Ranch near Lake City, Hinsdale County, Color ado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Horseback riding--Colorado--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Warner-Schultzbach
- Mr. Warner, Mr. Schultzbach,and Lawrence E. Burns (left to right) sit on horseback at Baker's Ranch near Lake City, Hinsdale County, Colorado. They pose in front of a corral, barn, and outbuildings.
- Hinsdale County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Horseback riding--Colorado--1910-1920.; Ranches--Colorado--1910-1920.
- 1915
- B. J. Davis
- Posed portrait of B. J. Davis in fire department uniform in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1913
- Big snow storm Dec 4-5-6-1913, 48"
- Street scene in front of fire station, Denver, Colorado; shows sign for Dillon Iron Works.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Snow--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1913
- Big snow storm Dec 4-5-6-1913, 48"
- Street scene in front of fire station, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Snow--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1913
- Black-Canyon Gunnison River.
- View of men watching train in canyon in Colorado.
- Canyons--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1907 and 1915?]
- Buster and Tufts
- Dog jumps on back of fire fighter C. W. Tufts in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- [between 1907 and 1915?]
- Dec - 1913
- Fire fighters stand next to snow bank in Denver, Colorado; Laurence E. Burns, 4th from left.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Burns, Lawrence E., 1886-1947.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1913
- Bjork and Seibert
- Two firefighters smoke pipes and play checkers in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- [between 1907 and 1915?]
- Eng #5
- Six Denver, Colorado, fire fighters pose in uniforms.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1909
- Denny Fashion
- Firefighter L.E. Burns poses, in uniform, with horses Denny and Fashion.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1909
- L. E. Burns
- L. E. Burns poses in uniform in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1907
- Tom - Chief - Briler
- Fireman Lawrence E. Burns poses with 3 white horses, Tom, Chief, and Briler, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Burns, Lawrence E., 1886-1947.; Denver (Colo.). Fire Department.
- 1909
- Curri-canti needle
- View of rock formation in Colorado.
- Rock formations--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1907 and 1915?]
- Star Hook and Ladder Company
- View of members of the Star Hook and Ladder Company of Georgetown, Colorado. Eight firemen stand and two sit on stools in front; they wear uniforms that include conductor-type hats; pull-over bib shirts with chest protectors, each with a star on...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- Ellsworth St. barn
- Conductors stand by trolley number 137 and 169 at the Denver Tramway Company Ellsworth Street garage in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver City Tramway Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Street railroad employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Street railroad facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Street railroads--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905]
- Panorama of downtown Denver; folds out into three part image
- Panoramic view of Denver, Colorado looking west; landmarks include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Fire Engine House Number One, Brown Palace Hotel, the Majestic Building, and Hotel Metropole. Signs read: "Hair Dressing," "The "M" Company of...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1905]
- Baseball players
- Portrait of a baseball team in Georgetown, Colorado, wearing hats, shirts with an appliqued bat and ball, and white knee breeches with ruffles. Several hold bats, and one man holds a catcher's mask. Two children, Will Shipley and Jack Hayden, stand...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Baseball players--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1920.
- [between 1870 and 1920?]
- Lake
- View of a lake, possibly Green Lake near Georgetown, Colorado. The surface of the water reflects the trees along the edge, the mountains covered with pines and leafless tree trunks beyond, and the bright sky. Tall pines are on the left, in the...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Green Lake (Clear Creek County, Colo.); Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.; Rowboats--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- Lake
- View of a lake, possibly Green Lake near Georgetown, Colorado. The surface of the water reflects the tall pines on the shore, a boat dock with boats tied up is to the left, and a bridge at the far side of the lake, above a dam, is near a wood...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Green Lake (Clear Creek County, Colo.); Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.; Rowboats--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- Hoosier Boy road to Engineer Pass
- A dilapidated wooden building stands near the dirt road to Engineer Pass in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado.
- Ouray County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--Ouray County--1940-1950.; Wooden buildings--Colorado--Ouray County--1940-1950.
- 1949
- Road above Palmetto mill
- View of the San Juan mountains in Ouray County, Colorado from the road above the Palmetto mill.
- Ouray County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; San Juan Mountains (Colo. and N.M.)--1940-1950.; Mountains--Colorado--Ouray County--1940-1950.
- 1949
- View from top
- The San Juan mountains comprise the view from the top of Engineer Mountain in Ouray County, Colorado.
- Ouray County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; San Juan Mountains (Colo. and N.M.)--1940-1950.; Mountains--Colorado--Ouray County--1940-1950.
- 1949
- Schoolhouse
- A building, identified as the schoolhouse, stands next to Henson Creek near the Ute Ulay mine in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
- Hinsdale County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Schools--Colorado--Hinsdale County--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Boulder County Mine
- Two sets of ore carts sit at the confluence of two sets of tracks that served the Boulder County mine near New Cardinal, Colorado.
- Boulder County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Mine railroads--Colorado--Boulder County--1940-1950.
- 1942
- 4th of July mine
- A dilapidated log cabin, associated with the Fourth of July mine in Boulder County, Colorado, stands amid pine trees and rocky hills.
- Boulder County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Building deterioration--Colorado--Boulder County--1940- 1950.; Log cabins--Colorado--Boulder County--1940-1950.
- 1944
- Big 5 group mill
- The mill used by the Big 5 company in the late 1890s stands in Camp Francis (Boulder County), Colorado. It is darkly colored and has a black smokestack abutting one of the walls. Access to the second floor is gained by an outdoor staircase. Other...
- Boulder County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Mills--Colorado--Boulder County--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Camp Francis Big 5 mill
- The mill used by the Big 5 Company in the late 1890s stands in Camp Francis (Boulder County), Colorado. It is darkly colored and has many broken windows on the facing facade.
- Boulder County (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Mills--Colorado--Summit County--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Hen's nest
- Round boulders identified as the "hen's nest" probably at Sherman (Albany County), Wyoming.
- Sherman (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; Rock formations--Wyoming--Sherman--1860-1870.
- 1868
- Navajo Indians
- A Native American (Navajo) family, a man, women, and children, pose outdoors near a log house, Arizona or New Mexico. Two women have their backs to the camera.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Children--1880-1910.; Families--1880-1910.; Women--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- Bank of Clear Creek County
- View of the Bank of Clear Creek County in Georgetown, Colorado. The two-story wood construction building has overhanging eaves with brackets; a sign on the second floor reads, "G. Waverly, Dentist." The bank, on the first floor, has a sign with its...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Banks--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- California Store
- View of the California Store in Georgetown, Colorado. Its name is written the width of the store above the first floor, and a hanging sign at right angles to the entrance reads, "Tobacco and Cigars, Fruits, & Confectionery." Displayed in the...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.; Window displays--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]