Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Adams County Court House, Brighton, Colo.
- The Adams County Court House, in Brighton, Colorado, is a four- story brick edifice with stone sills, lintels, string coursing and entablature. Dormers are centered on each of the four sides of the hipped- gable roof, which is topped by a cupola...
- Adams County Court House (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Brighton (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Courthouses--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970]
- Adams State College
- Exterior view Adams State Normal School, Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado. Built in 1925, named after William H. Adams, senator and three term governor of Colorado. Two-story brick building features: a classical entry with ionic columns, and...
- Adams State Normal School (Alamosa, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Schools--Colorado--Alamosa--1940-1950.
- [1947]
- Alamosa, Adams State College
- Adams State Normal School in Alamosa, Colorado, was built in 1925 and named after William H. Adams, senator and three term governor of Colorado. The two-story brick building has a classical entry with ionic columns, pediment, stone quoins, u-shape...
- Adams State Normal School (Alamosa, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Schools--Colorado--Alamosa--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Home where Alva Adams was born in Alamosa?
- Exterior view of Alva Adams' birth place in Alamosa, Colorado. Adams was once a local retail dealer and, from 1897-1899, the Democratic Governor of Colorado. The two-story wood frame structure with intersecting gables has clapboard siding, sash...
- Adams, Alva Blanchard, b. 1875--Homes & haunts.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Alamosa--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Public School, Agate, Colo. 1/19/21
- In this group portrait of the first students and teachers to move into the new Agate Public School in Elbert County, Colorado, the high school and primary students wear jackets and caps. The girls wear dresses and there are a few men in suits on...
- Agate (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Agate--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Elbert County--1920-1930.
- 1921
- Washington Co. Court House, Akron, Colo.
- The exterior view of the Washington County Courthouse in Akron, Colorado, shows the two-story brick structure with its hipped roof with front gable pediment dormers and a lantern with windows and domed roof, bracketed cornice, stone window lintels,...
- Akron (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Washington County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Courthouses--Colorado--Akron--1900-1910.; Courthouses--Colorado--Washington County--1900-1910.
- [1909]
- Washington Co. Court House, Akron, Colo.
- Angle view of side and front facade of the Washington County Courthouse in Akron, Colorado shows a two-story brick structure, designed by John J. Huddart, and featuring a hipped roof with front gable pediment dormers and a lantern with windows and...
- Akron (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Washington County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Courthouses--Colorado--Akron--1900-1910.; Courthouses--Colorado--Washington County--1900-1910.
- [1909]
- Washington County Court House, Akron, Colo.
- Workmen in overalls and a few men in suits pose on the front steps of the Washington County Courthouse in Akron, Colorado. The two- story brick structure, designed by John J. Huddart, features a hipped roof with front gable pediment dormers and a...
- Akron (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Washington County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Courthouses--Colorado--Akron--1900-1910.; Courthouses--Colorado--Washington County--1900-1910.
- [1909]
- Akron, Colorado, the present Courthouse, 1909
- This front facade of the Washington County Courthouse in Akron, Colorado, shows a two-story brick structure built in 1909, and designed by John J. Huddart, architect. It features a hipped roof with front gable pediment dormers and a lantern with...
- Akron (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Washington County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Courthouses--Colorado--Akron--1920-1930.; Courthouses--Colorado--Washington County--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Alamosa
- The Manders Building, on the corner of San Juan and Main streets, in Alamosa, Colorado is a two-story building, constructed in 1891, with rusticated stone block, bracketed enriched cornice, corner entry with double wooden panel with large glass...
- Alamosa (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Alamosa--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Alamosa--1890-1900.
- [between 1891 and 1900]
- Alcott School
- View of Alcott Public School, West 41st (forty-first) Avenue and Tennyson Street, Denver, Colorado; shows brick building with stone foundation, hipped roof, hipped dormers, pediment and arched entryway.
- Alcott School (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1930.; Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1900-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1900 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American Beauty macaroni
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American Beauty Pasta Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Pasta products.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American National Bank
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American National Bank (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Banks.; Billboards.; Pyramids.; Great Sphinx (Egypt)
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Buick
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Broadway - Buick Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Buick Motor Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; McFarland Auto Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Norton - Buick Auto Co. (Denver,...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Morgues &...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Daly Insurance
- View of a billboard located at the corner of West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Daly Insurance (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Crosswalks.; Insurance companies.; Pedestrians.; Insurance agents.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard advertising awnings
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Awnings.; Billboards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Original "Manitou" Sparkling Water
- View of a billboard at 20th and Blake Streets in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Beverage industry.; Beverages.; Billboards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.; Couples.; Dogs.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Norton - Buick Auto Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Norton - Buick Auto Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobile dealerships.; Billboards.; Buick automobile.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for the Pierce Hotel
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Pierce Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Hotels.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Episcopal churches.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Walker's Mexene Seasoning
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Walker Austex--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Canned foods.; Chili con carne.; Chili powder.; Tamales.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Ambrose Wine
- View of a billboard located at East 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and Grant Street, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Ambrose Wine (Calif.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Wine industry.; Wine.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boys.; Coffee industry.; Dogs.; Peanut butter.; Roller skating.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Coffee cups.; Coffee industry.; Elephants.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Carey-ized Salt
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boxes.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Lily Salt
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Coca Cola
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps topped with balls, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read:...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Coca-Cola Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beverage industry.; Billboards.; Carbonated beverages.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Cottrell's
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Cottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Hart, Schaffner & Marx--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Clothing industry.; Clothing stores.; Suits...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Drewry Ale
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co."...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Drewrys Ltd. USA (South Bend, Ind.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beer.; Billboards.; Brewing industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for General Tire
- Panoramic view of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; General Tire & Rubber Co.--Public relations--1930-1940.; W. L. Lebling Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations. 1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Children.; Tire industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Seiberling Rubber Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Gilbert Rugg, Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Seiberling Rubber Company (Akron, Ohio)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile equipment & supplies.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Morton Salt
- View of a billboard located at West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Morton Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.; Women.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Hill and Hill bourbon
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; National Distillers Products Corporation--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Breweries.; Whiskey.; Alcoholic beverage industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Anaconda
- View the Ananconda schoolhouse, Teller County, Colorado, features the one-story wood frame structure with a hipped roof, rectangular front gable louver belltower, wrap around deck, and pediment drip molds. Scene also includes a small boy and a...
- Anaconda (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Anaconda--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Animas Forks
- View of an abandoned wooden house in Animas Forks (San Juan County), Colorado. The house has windows with pediment lintels and bay windows.
- Animas Forks (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Animas Forks--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Animas Forks--1960-1970.
- 1963
- Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colo.
- View of Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; shows brick commercial buildings, pedestrians, buggies, wires and a streetlamp. An oversized pocketwatch hangs over a storefront awning. The Antlers Hotel, a four-story stone...
- Antlers Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1895 and 1898?]
- Colorado Springs in 1885
- View of Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado; shows the Antlers Hotel, with dormers, a stepped pediment, and a round tower with a bell cast roof. Pedestrians, a wagon and team, and businesses flank Pikes Peak Avenue;...
- Antlers Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Buildings--1880-1890.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.
- 1885
- The Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs
- View of the west facade of the Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows a stone and frame building with dormers, United States flag, bays, a stepped pediment, half-timbering, half-round towers, wooden stairways, loggias and...
- Antlers Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Buildings--1880-1890.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.
- [between 1883 and 1890?]
- The "Antlers"
- View of Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows a stone and frame building with dormers, bays, a stepped pediment, half-timbering, and a round tower with Pikes Peak. Businesses and trees flank Pikes Peak Avenue; sign...
- Antlers Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Buildings--1880-1890.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.
- [between 1883 and 1890?]
- Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs
- The Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, a stone and frame building, features dormers, bays, a stepped pediment, half- timbering, and a round tower. People, horses, and buggies are by the covered entry; rail fences edge...
- Antlers Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Buildings--1880-1890.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.
- [between 1881 and 1885?]
- Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs
- View south on Cascade Avenue of the Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows the five-story stone and frame building with dormers, a stepped pediment, a bell-cast, domed tower, and porches, surrounded by fields and graded...
- Antlers Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Buildings--1880-1890.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1890.
- [between 1883 and 1884?]
- The Antlers
- View northwest of the 1883 Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; features rusticated stone, shingle imbrication, half- timbering, dormers, bays, a stepped pediment, a round tower, and a wrap around porch.
- Antlers Hotel (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Buildings--1880-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1883 and 1898?]
- City Hall
- City Hall, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, (designed by Nicholas Van den Arend) has an Ionic portico, pediment, and a flat roof. Wagon with umbrella reads: "City Water Department."
- Arend, Nicholas van den--Homes & haunts.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; City & town halls--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1910]
- Argonaut Hotel
- View of the Argonaut Hotel at Colfax and Grant Streets in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows an Italianate style five-story building with two wings, parapets, and decorative eave brackets. A horse-drawn buggy and wagon...
- Argonaut Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1915?]
- Pitkin County Court House
- The Pitkin County Courthouse, built in Aspen, Colorado in 1890, is a rectangular-shaped, two story building with Italianate and Richardsonian influences. It has a hipped roof, a central tower with roof ornamentation, and a pediment style structure...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Pitkin County (Colo.); Courthouses--Colorado--Pitkin County--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]