Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Auditorium, Denver Philharmonic Society
- Interior view of Denver Philharmonic Society auditorium, Denver, Colorado; shows folding wooden chairs, conductor's podium, drape with tassles partially covering piano, stool, hanging lamps, wallpaper, skylight, and wall furnace.
- Denver Philharmonic Orchestra--Facilities--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Ballad of Baby Doe Leadville scene, Central City
- Cast members perform a campaign rally scene from the opera "The Ballad of Baby Doe" in Central City, Colorado. Signs used in the scene include "Vote for W.J. Bryan," "Free Silver," "Bryan for President" and "Vote for Bryan." A man and woman stand...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Theatrical productions--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1956
- Bishops Throne or Cathedra, Denver, Colo
- Interior view of St. John's Cathedral (also known as Saint John's Church in the Wilderness and Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist) in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows carved wood figures, a seat with podium and tracery,...
- Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Cathedrals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.;...
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Brest Park dedication
- A man stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone at the dedication of the City of Brest Park in Denver, Colorado. Several people sit on an elevated stage and a crowd stands nearby to listen. A woman sits on the hood of a car in the distance.
- City of Brest Park (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dedications--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Public speaking--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1964 June 16
- Broadway Theater audience
- Interior view of the Broadway Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows a podium, and people in balcony or box seats.
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Theater audiences--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1940 June 10
- Bromwell School dedication student with flag
- Photograph of an unidentified man and student during the dedication of the new Bromwell Elementary School in Denver, Colorado. the man stands behind a podium while a boy stands next to it holding a Colorado Centennial flag.
- Bromwell School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1971 May 17
- Brown Wedding
- Wedding party at the podium during Ophelia and Robert Brown's wedding at Zion Baptist Church October 17, 2007.
- Weddings--Colorado--Denver.; Weddings.; African American families--Religious life--Colorado--Denver.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver.
- 2007 October 17
- Buddhist Temple of Denver
- Interior view of the Tri-State Buddhist Temple (Church) in Denver, Colorado, probably at 19th (Nineteenth) and Market Streets. A man, possibly a monk, stands behind a draped podium. Shows a decorated altar (Butsudan) made up of a variety of ornate...
- Tri-State Buddhist Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Buddhist temples--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Buddhist Temple of Denver
- Interior view of the Tri-State Buddhist Temple (Church) in Denver, Colorado, probably at 19th (Nineteenth) and Market Streets. A man, possibly a monk, stands behind a draped podium. Shows a decorated altar (Butsudan) made up of a variety of ornate...
- Tri-State Buddhist Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Buddhist temples--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Burlington's new Vista Dome, Denver Zephyr
- View of a banquet, a promotional event for the Chicago, Burlington, Northern and Quincy Railroads new Denver Zephyr Vista Dome in Denver, Colorado. Men are seated at banquet tables in a conference room. A large printed advertisement hung on the...
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company--Public relations--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Banquets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1956?
- Ceremonies at completion of Moffat Tunnel
- People gather around a KOA radio broadcast microphone at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Moffat Tunnel at East Portal (Gilpin County), Colorado. An announcer holds a piece of paper and stands on a podium. Men wear suits and overcoats,...
- Denver and Salt Lake Railway Company--1920-1930.; Railroad tunnels--Colorado--East Portal--1920-1930.; East Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Moffat Tunnel (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Dedications--Colorado--East Portal--1920-1930.;...
- [1928 February 26]
- Climax Molybdenum Company officials
- Officials of Climax Molybdenum Mining Company look at a podium; W. J. Coulter (mine company manager) is second from left. A gavel is on the table.
- Meetings--Colorado--1940-1950.; Mining--Colorado--1940-1950.; Coulter, W. J.
- May 5, 1941
- Colo. Springs, St. Michael Archangel
- The interior of the Church of St. Michael the Archangel (Episcopal) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, features a barrel ceiling, wooden pews, a large window behind the alter, a crucifix on the window, a podium, and flags on either side of the alter.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Anglican churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1970.; Interiors.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Colorado Governor Daniel Thornton
- Colorado Governor Daniel Thornton addresses the Republican Nation Convention in San Francisco, California. He stands at a podium with microphones and gestures with his left hand. He wears a dark jacket and a striped tie and has a boutonniére and...
- Governors--Colorado--1950-1960.; Political conventions--California--San Francisco--1950-1960.; Public speaking--California--San Francisco--1950-1960.; Thornton, Daniel I. J., 1911-1976.
- [1956?]
- Colorado Governor Daniel Thornton
- Colorado Governor Daniel Thornton stands out of doors in front of a wooden podium and addresses a crowd of people in probably Denver, Colorado. He wears a dark suit and cowboy boots. Microphones are on the podium, one has a sign that reads: "KOA."...
- Governors--Colorado--1950-1960.; Public speaking--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Thornton, Daniel I. J., 1911-1976.
- [between 1951 and 1955]
- Craig
- Interior view of a church in Craig, Colorado; shows a large crucifix hanging behind a simple alter; podium with a cross on the front next to the alter, and a doorway on the other side of the alter; wall behind the alter has a large wooden...
- Craig (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Craig--1930-1970.; Interiors.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Crested Butte - 1965 Congregational Church
- Interior view of the Union Congregational Church in Crested Butte, Colorado; features a wheel window, with decorative glass backlit by sunlight; a cross hangs on the wall; podium and chairs behind altar; pews with lancet arch ends.
- Union Congregational Church (Crested Butte, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Crested Butte (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Crested Butte--1960- 1970.; Interiors.
- 1965
- Crested Butte - 1965 Congregational Church
- Interior view of the Union Congregational Church in Crested Butte, Colorado; features a wheel window with decorative glass backlit by sunlight; a cross hangs on the wall; podium and chairs behind altar; pews with lancet arch ends with decorative...
- Union Congregational Church (Crested Butte, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Crested Butte (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Crested Butte--1960- 1970.; Interiors.
- 1965
- Crested Butte - 1965 Congregational Church
- Interior view of the Union Congregational Church in Crested Butte, Colorado; features a wheel window, with decorative glass backlit by sunlight; a cross hangs on the wall; podium and chairs behind altar; pews with lancet arch ends.
- Union Congregational Church (Crested Butte, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Crested Butte (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Crested Butte--1960- 1970.; Interiors.
- 1965
- CU's Folsom Stadium 135th commencement June 9, 1967 1,836 degrees awarded.
- Spectators crowd the bleachers at University of Colorado at Boulder commencement exercises. An orchestra is set up on the lawn and nearby is a dais with seated people and a podium with a speaker and a United States flag. Campus buildings are...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Students--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1967
- Dedication of addition
- A crowd of men and women sit in folding chairs outside Saint Joseph Hospital at 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and Humboldt Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado for the dedication of an addition to the hospital. A man stands at a...
- Saint Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1960-1970.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Building dedications--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1964 May 31
- Dedication of addition
- A crowd of men and women sit in folding chairs outside Saint Joseph Hospital at 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and Humboldt Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado for the dedication of an addition to the hospital. A man stands at a...
- Saint Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1960-1970.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Building dedications--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1964 May 31
- Donkey Derby
- View of automobiles parked on hillside with a crowd watching the Donkey Derby held on outskirts of Cripple Creek, Colorado; people seated atop wooden post corral and on opposite side near covered podium; distant view beyond hillside of Cripple...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Festivals--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1939]
- Donkey Derby, Cripple Creek, Colo.
- Distant view of Donkey Derby held near outskirts of Cripple Creek, Colorado; automobiles lined up behind wire fence; crowd of people around fence perimeters and behind festival stand or podium; view of town with church spire (St Peter's Catholic...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Donkeys--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1930-1940.; Festivals--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1930-1940.
- 1933
- Dotsero Cutoff
- View of Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks, the depot at Bond, and a crowd of people gathered near a podium to celebrate the completion of track at the Dotsero Cutoff in Eagle County, Colorado. Shows cars parked in a parking lot near the...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Denver and Salt Lake Railway Company--1930-1940.; Bond (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Dotsero Cutoff (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Dedications--Colorado--Bond--1930-1940.; Railroad...
- 1934 June 17
- Dr. Clarence Holmes Addresses the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
- F. D. R. in Denver
- United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt speaks from a podium in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado State Capitol portico and dome are in the background.
- Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Presidents--United States--1930-1940.; Public speaking--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945.
- 1936?
- F. D. R. in Denver
- United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt speaks from a podium in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado State Capitol portico and dome are in the background.
- Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Presidents--United States--1930-1940.; Public speaking--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945.
- 1936?
- Ford-Warren Branch opening
- Photograph of the opening of the Ford-Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado. A choir stands in front of a podium, singing, during the opening celebrations of the library.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1975 June
- Ford-Warren Branch opening
- Photograph of the opening of the Ford-Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado. Pictured is Amanda Collins standing at a podium during the celebration.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1975 June
- Ford-Warren Branch opening
- Photograph of the opening of the Ford-Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Caldwell stands at the podium, speaking to the audience during the celebration.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1975 June
- Ford-Warren Branch opening
- Photograph of the opening of the Ford-Warren Branch library in Denver, Colorado. A choir stands in front of a podium, singing, during the opening celebrations of the library.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1975 June
- Freemasons, Consistory, Denver
- Interior view of Freemason Colorado Consistory Number One, 14th (Fourteenth) and Grant, Denver, Colorado; shows an auditorium with rows of fold-up seats, podium above main floor entrance, railings, and broad semi- elliptical coursing on ceiling.
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Freemasons--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Interiors.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Girls' physical education Durango, Colo.
- Girls stand in a semi-circle in the center of the interior of a gymnasium in the town of Durango, Colorado in La Plata County. A woman wearing shorts, a jacket, and a top hat stands on a podium with her arms raised over her head. Girls sit along...
- Durango (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Girls--Colorado--Durango--1930-1940.; Gymnasiums--Colorado--Durango--1930-1940.; Interiors.; Students--Colorado--Durango--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Henry Junior High School dedication
- Photograph of the dedication program for Henry Junior High School in Denver, Colorado. Pictured are two men standing at a podium. One man hands a picture of S. Arthur Henry to another.
- Henry Junior High School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1975
- Interior, Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, Colorado
- A view of the interior west end of Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, Colorado. The altar sits atop two steps and is covered with a white cloth on which "IHS" is embroidered. Two vessels sit on the altar, and two diagonal candelabras and a cross...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Altars--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Interiors.; Grace Episcopal Church (Georgetown, Colo.)
- 1940?
- José A. Montez
- José A. Montez, (right) holds a photo of himself as a World War I soldier, at his induction into the American G.I. Forum Hall of Fame in Denver, Colorado. An unidentified member of the G.I. Forum stands beside him and has a trumpet under his arm,...
- American G.I. Forum--People--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Rites & ceremonies.; Veterans.; Montez, Jose A. 1895---Pictorial works.; American G.I....
- [2006?]
- Links Club
- View of a Links Club function. African American (Black) women model winter coats for a fashion show in Denver, Colorado. A sign reading: "Ebony Fashion Fair, 1965," hangs above the stage. A woman announcer with her hair pulled into a large bun...
- Links Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fashion shows--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965
- Mayor Federico Peña being sworn in
- Denver's first Hispanic American Mayor, Federico Peña stands on the steps of the City and County Building and is sworn in by Colorado Supreme Court Justice Joseph Quinn, Denver, Colorado. The mayor stands at a podium with his hand raised, Justice...
- Hispanic Americans--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Judges.; Mayors--Colorado--Denver.; Oaths.; Pena, Federico--Pictorial works.; Quinn, Joseph R., 1932---Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- 1983
- McKinley School Assembly
- Photograph of an assembly held outside on the playground of the old McKinley Elementary School in Denver, Colorado, prior to its demolition. Pictured is an unidentified man standing at a podium with an American Flag to his right and speakers in...
- McKinley School (Denver, Colo.); Platt Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1979
- McKinley School Assembly
- Photograph of an assembly held outside on the playground of the old McKinley Elementary School in Denver, Colorado, prior to its demolition. Photograph looks towards the crowd and the podium. Students sit on the ground on the left hand side,...
- McKinley School (Denver, Colo.); Platt Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1979
- McKinley School Assembly cheer squad
- Photograph of an assembly held outside on the playground of the old McKinley Elementary School in Denver, Colorado, prior to its demolition. Members of the school's cheer squad perform near the podium.
- McKinley School (Denver, Colo.); Platt Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1979
- Memorial Church interior, Stanford University
- Memorial Church was completed at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, in 1903 and was dedicated by Jane Stanford to the memory of her late husband, Leland Stanford. The Stanfords founded the university in 1885. The tops of carved wooden...
- Stanford University--1900-1910.; Churches--California--Palo Alto--1900-1910.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--California--Palo Alto--1900-1910.; Stanford Memorial Church (Palo Alto, Calif.)
- [between 1903 and 1906?]
- Mission of Redeeming Love
- View of the interior of the Mission of Redeeming Love at 1761 Market Street in Denver, Colorado. Men and women in wire back chairs listen to three speakers at a podium at the end of a long room; some people look back toward the camera. Sign behind...
- Mission of Redeeming Love (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Asylums--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1939?]
- Nat'l Jewish Hosp., Children's Bldg. dedication
- Two men shake hands near a podium, and other men pose on steps at the dedication of the Children's Building at National Jewish Hospital at East Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. An American flag hangs from the podium.
- National Jewish Hospital (U.S.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building dedications--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flags--American--1920-1930.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1923 June
- The Good Old Days: Grigsby Family History
- Intensive document covering the Grisby family history starting in the early 1870's in Iowa.
- 2012 June 20
- Political rally 2650 E. 45th Av.
- View of a political rally in downtown Denver, Colorado. Men sit on a wooden platform in front of a large fabric scrim, one man stands at a podium, flags and political posters decorate the platform and men with television or movie cameras are on the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Political parades & rallies.; Spectators.
- 1968 Sept. 26
- Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, Colorado
- View of the interior of the Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Colorado, looking down the aisle toward the front of the church. Pews are visible on each side. At the front of the church a table holds two candles, and on a raised platform behind...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1950-1980.; Interiors.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Georgetown--1950-1980.
- [between 1955 and 1977?]
- President Franklin D. Roosevelt at Colorado State Capitol
- Shows President Franklin D. Roosevelt at a podium as he gives a speech at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Colorado, during his 1936 presidential campaign.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Capitols--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Podiums--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Political campaigns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Presidents--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Public speaking--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [1936?]
- Pueblo Union Depot
- Crowds face a man at a podium in front of the Union Depot in Pueblo, Colorado. The dais and scaffolding are draped with bunting and a United States flag (45 stars), and loudspeakers are mounted around the top. Illumination of the night scene shows...
- Pueblo (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Public speaking--Colorado--Pueblo--1890-1910.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Pueblo--1890-1910.
- [between 1896 and 1907?]