Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Cripple Creek, Colo., Schuchs' Building
- Men identified as Philip Schuch Jr. and Earl Akin stand in the door of an assay office, signs read: "Pittsburg - Colorado Sampling Works and Assay Office, Philip Schuch, Jr.," Cripple Creek, Colorado. The business is housed in a false front...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Assayers--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1870-1900.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1870-1900.; False fronts--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1870-1900.; Akin, Dean.; Akin, Earl.; Schuch, Philip.
- [between 1870 and 1900?]
- Looking down the San Miguel Valley, Telluride in distance
- Aerial view of the towns of Telluride and Pandora in San Miguel County, Colorado. Shows an aerial tramway and surrounding San Juan Mountains.
- Pandora (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Telluride (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Aerial tramways--Colorado--Pandora--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who poses in a suit, bow tie, and with his arm resting on an upholstered chair. A fur rug is on the seat of the chair.
- Men--Colorado--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a suit jacket and vest. A tie pin in the shape of a revolver holds his neck tie in place. His hair is parted in the middle and he has a handle-bar moustache.
- Men--Colorado--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a family
- A family poses for a studio portrait near an ornate backdrop. The man sits in an upholstered chair and holds a toddler who stands on the chair next to him. A woman who wears a dress with a tight fitted bodice with puffy sleeves rests her hand on...
- Families--Colorado--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Monitor pictures, Old Colorado Telephone Co. baseball team, A. R. Grosheider, manager
- Member of a Colorado Telephone Company baseball team pose near a wooden fence probably in Denver, Colorado. The men wear uniforms including knickers and jerseys with the letters: "C. T. Co." and a bell logo. Manager Arthur R. Grosheider stand in...
- Colorado Telephone Company--People--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1909
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a dress with a lace collar held in place with a pin at the neckline. Her hair is pulled back from her face and her short curly bangs are styled over her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who stands between two heavy drapes. She holds on to the fabric and rests her face on the edge of a tapestry. She wears a pleated skirt, loose bodice, and choker. Her hair is pulled back on top of her head. A fur rug...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who poses in a wool suit jacket, vest, and neck tie. A handkerchief is tucked in his jacket pocket. His hair is parted on the side and his moustache is neatly trimmed.
- Men--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Full length studio portrait of a man who leans his arm on a carved stone pillar prop. His jacket is fastened at the top button and a fob dangles from his watch chain. One of his legs is casually crossed over the other. A hat rests on a stone fence...
- Men--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman and a boy
- Full length studio portrait of a woman and a young boy. The boy sits on a stone pillar prop and rests his feet on a tree stump. He wears short pants, wool leggings, high button shoes, and holds a cap in his hands. The woman stands nearby and rests...
- Mothers & children--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a mother and child
- Studio portrait of a woman and her daughter. The young girl rests her head on her mother's shoulder and she holds a doll in her arms. Her mother wears a plaid dress with slightly puffy sleeves and gathered at the neckline. Her hair is pulled back...
- Girls--1890-1900.; Mothers & children--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a suit, vest and neck tie. A watch chain hangs from his vest. He has a full moustache and his receding hairline is parted on the side.
- Men--1890-1900.; Mustaches--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of an African-American (Black) man. He wears a suit, vest, and patterned neck tie. His hair is cut close to his head and he has a thin moustache.
- African Americans--1890-1900.; Men--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of two men
- Full length studio portrait of two men who pose near a rustic wooden fence. One man sits on wooden step and leans his arm on his leg. The other man stands nearby and rests his hand on the fence.
- Men--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Full length studio portrait of a woman who is seated in an upholstered chair. She wears a dress with a fitted bodice that buttons up the front and is decorated with applique around the cuffs, collar, and both sides of the body. A bar pin holds her...
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a woman
- Head and shoulders studio portrait of a woman who poses with a shawl draped around her neck. Her thick hair is pulled back on her head and her full short bangs are styled above her forehead.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a young woman
- Studio portrait of a young woman who wears a plaid dress decorated by woven cords. She wears a choker around her neck and a cross pin at her neck. Her hair is pulled back and gathered in a large bun at the back of her head. Her short bangs are...
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Women--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a buttoned suit jacket and neck tie. A handkerchief is in his jacket pocket. His hair is parted in the middle and he wears a moustache.
- Men--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a suit jacket, buttoned vest, and striped shirt. A square pin holds his neck tie in place. He has short hair and a receding hairline.
- Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of a man and a boy
- Studio portrait of a seated man and a boy. The man wears a suit jacket fastened at the top button, a vest and neck tie. One hand rests in his lap. The young boy is perched on the arm of the chair and his hand rests casually on the man's shoulder....
- Boys--1890-1910.; Fathers & children--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of a baby
- Studio portrait of a baby propped up in a chair covered with a tapestry. The child wears a light colored dress. Shows a backdrop with trees in the distance.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of a child
- Studio portrait of a child who wears a light colored gown with bows for straps. Her hair is curled on top of her head.
- Girls--1890-1900.; Hairstyles--1890-1900.
- 1891
- West from summit of Pikes Peak
- A man sits on a boulder formation on the summit of Pikes Peak, El Paso County, Colorado.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- The Bottomless Pit, Pikes Peak
- View of the Bottomless Pit, a crater, and rock formations on Pikes Peak, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Bottomless Pit (Colo.)--1880-1900.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Craters--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- We helped to build Pikes Peak R.R.
- View of adult and baby burros at Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway tracks, El Paso County, Colorado. Adult burro has pack of tools with lettering that reads: "helped build Pike's Peak Ry".
- Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway Company--1880-1900.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Donkeys--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Mountain railroads--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Pack animals--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.;...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- The poised rock, Bear Creek trail
- View of a large rock balanced on a slope along the Bear Creek trail, that leads to Pikes Peak, in El Paso County, Colorado.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Boulders--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Pikes Peak carriage road
- View of the Pikes Peak toll carriage road with large rocks, shows horses with wagon, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Mountain roads--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Boulders--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Toll roads--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- The "W." Pikes Peak carriage road
- Five horse-drawn carriages with passengers are on a winding portion of Pikes Peak carriage toll road in El Paso County Colorado.
- Mountain roads--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Toll roads--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Bridge from above
- View of the hanging bridge in Royal Gorge, Fremont County, Colorado. Shows the Arkansas River and the Denver and Rio Grande Railway tracks.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1900.; Arkansas River--1880-1900.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Fremont County--1880-1900.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Fremont...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Salida, Colo.
- View of the town of Salida (Chaffee County), Colorado; shows Denver & Rio Grand Railroad tracks, freight cars and depot, livestock pens, houses and an iron bridge across the Arkansas River. The Sawatch Range is in the distance.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1890.; Arkansas River--1880-1890.; Salida (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Salida--1880-1890.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Salida--1880-1890.; Rivers--Colorado--Salida--1880-1890.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Garfield Beach from the cave
- A man sits on boulders inside a cave that faces onto the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, Utah. The Saltair Pavilion is in the distance.
- Great Salt Lake (Utah)--1890-1900.; Salt Lake County (Utah)--1890-1900.; Beaches--Utah--Salt Lake County--1890-1900.; Caves--Utah--Salt Lake County--1890-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Utah--Salt Lake County--1890-1900.
- [between 1893 and 1900?]
- Mt. Ouray from Poncha Pass
- A Denver and Rio Grande train climbs Poncha Pass, Chaffee County, Colorado. Mount Ouray is in the distance.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1890.; Chaffee County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Ouray, Mount (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Poncha Pass (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--Chaffee County--1880-1890.; Railroads--Colorado--Chaffee...
- [between 1882 and 1890?]
- Marshall Pass, Mt. Ouray
- View of Marshall Pass, Saguache County, Colorado.
- Marshall Pass (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Ouray, Mount (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Saguache County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--Saguache County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Tipple at Crested Butte
- Miners stand next to coal cars on a tipple in Crested Butte (Gunnison County), Colorado. Shows wood frame houses. Crested Butte mountain is in the distance.
- Crested Butte (Colo. : Mountain)--1880-1900.; Crested Butte (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Mine railroads--Colorado--Crested Butte--1880-1900.; Mining--Colorado--Crested Butte--1880-1900.; Tipples--Colorado--Crested Butte--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Down Black Canon at Cimarron Junction, D. & R.G.R.R.
- View of Crystal Creek in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Montrose County, Colorado. Shows Denver and Rio Grand Railway Company bridge in the distance.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Black Canyon of the Gunnison (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Crystal Creek (Montrose County and Gunnison County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Montrose County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Montrose...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Ouray, street scene
- A young boy, Arthur Cornforth, sits on a burro on Oak Street in Ouray (Ouray County), Colorado. A girl hangs on a fence gate outside a log house. The Denver and Rio Grande railroad tracks are down slope.
- Ouray (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Boys--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Donkeys--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Girls--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Log cabins--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Riding--Colorado--Ouray--1880-1890.; Cornforth, Arhtur.
- [between 1887 and 1890?]
- Bear Creek Falls
- View of the Bear Creek Falls on Bear Creek in Ouray County, Colorado. Shows a wooden bridge and toll gate along the Otto Mears Toll Road.
- Bear Creek (Ouray County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bear Creek Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Ouray County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bridges--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.; Streams--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.; Toll roads--Colorado--Ouray...
- [between 1883 and 1900?]
- On the summit of Pikes Peak
- View of a Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway locomotive and passenger car at the summit of Pikes Peak in El Paso, County, Colorado. Men and women stand in a boulder field outside the stone Army Signal Station.
- United States. Army. Signal Corps--Buildings--1880-1890.; Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway Company--1880-1890.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Boulders--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1890.; Mountain...
- [between 1882 and 1890?]
- Ariel tram in Cokedale
- View of an aerial tram loaded with coal in Cokedale (Las Animas County), Colorado. Shows slag piles and mining buildings.
- Cokedale (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Aerial tramways--Colorado--Cokedale--1890-1910.; Coal mining--Colorado--Cokedale--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--Cokedale--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Grand Hotel, Trinidad
- View of the Grand Building, 600 West Main Street, in Trinidad (Las Animas County), Colorado. An electrically illuminated sign reads "Grand" and hangs on the rusticated stone facade of the building. Carved stone along the second story windows reads:...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bars--Colorado--Trinidad--1900-1910.; Restaurants--Colorado--Trinidad--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Aerial view of Trinidad
- Aerial view of Trinidad (Las Animas County), Colorado. Shows houses and commercial buildings.
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Trinidad--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920?]
- Street scene, Trinidad, Colorado
- View of a building located on the corner of Commercial Street and Plum Street in Trinidad (Las Animas County), Colorado. A man looks at shovels and a wagon displayed on the sidewalk. Signs on the building read: "Cash Bargain Store, 2nd Hand Goods,...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Trinidad--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- First Presbyterian Church, Trinidad, Colorado
- View of the First Presbyterian Church (1902) in Trinidad (Las Animas County), Colorado. The building has crenellated towers and gothic arched, stained glass windows. A sign on the building reads: "Pastor's Study."
- First Presbyterian Church (Trinidad, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Trinidad--1900-1920.
- [between 1902 and 1920?]
- Simpson's Rest, Trinidad
- View of Simpsons Rest, a butte and rock formation in Trinidad (Las Animas County), Colorado. Shows houses with hipped roofs on Kansas Avenue. A horse drawn wagon is on Prospect Avenue.
- Simpsons Rest (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hills--Colorado--Trinidad--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Trinidad--1890-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--Trinidad--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Mystic Falls
- View of waterfall identified as Mystic Falls, possibly San Miguel County, Colorado.
- Waterfalls--Colorado--1890-1900.
- [1893?]
- Sierra San Miguel
- View of San Miguel Peak and probably Trout Lake in San Miguel County, Colorado.
- San Miguel County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; San Miguel Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Trout Lake (San Miguel County, Colo. : Lake)--1880-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--San Miguel County--1880-1900.
- [between 1881 and 1900?]
- "Magog," Pikes Peak trail
- View of Magog, a large boulder formation along the Pikes Peak trail, El Paso County, Colorado.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Boulders of Ruxton Creek
- A man stands on a group of large boulders near a small waterfall on Ruxton Creek, El Paso County, Colorado.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Ruxton Creek (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Boulders--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Summit of Pikes Peak
- View of the summit of Pikes Peak with the stone Army Signal Station, El Paso County, Colorado. Snow is on the ground.
- United States. Army. Signal Corps--Buildings--1880-1900.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Signal stations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Snow--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]