Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Christianity : a sermon preached in First Congregational Church, Denver, Colorado
- An undated, published sermon given by Reverend Robert Hopkin of the First Congregational Church, in Denver, Colorado.
- Hopkin, Robert.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Denver.; First Plymouth Congregational Church (Denver, Colo.)
- Undated
- The Extension of Ninth Street Park: An International Opportunity
- Interior view of diner lounge
- Interior view of Denver and Rio Grande Western dining lounge railroad car refurbished from an ex-Western Pacific dining car, which may be parked in Denver railroad yards. Interior decorated with Art Deco arm chairs, sofas, tables, lamps, smoking...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Western Pacific Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Railroad dining cars--1930-1940.
- Summer, 1939?
- Interior view of diner lounge
- Women in high heels, dresses, skirts and hats pose on furniture inside the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad dining lounge car refurbished from an ex-Western Pacific dining car, possibly parked in Denver railroad yard. Interior decorated with...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Western Pacific Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Railroad dining cars--1930-1940.; Women--1930-1940.
- Summer, 1939?
- Interior view of diner lounge
- Women in high heels, dresses, skirts and hats pose on furniture inside the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad dining lounge car refurbished from an ex-Western Pacific car, possibly parked in Denver railroad yard. Interior decorated with Art...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Western Pacific Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Railroad dining cars--1930-1940.; Women--1930-1940.
- Summer, 1939?
- Interior view of diner lounge
- Women in high heels, dresses, skirts and hats pose on furniture inside a Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad dining lounge car, refurbished from a Western Pacific dining car, parked possibly in the Denver, Colorado railroad yards. Some of the...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Western Pacific Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Railroad dining cars--1930-1940.; Women--1930-1940.
- Summer, 1939?
- D&RGW open platform observation car on rear train #2 the Scenic Limited, at Hanging bridge in the Royal Gorge
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad "Scenic Limited" train #2 stops in Royal Gorge, Fremont County, Colorado, by the Arkansas River and sheer cliffs. A crowd of people poses at the railing.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company.--1920-1930.; Arkansas River--1920-1930.; Fremont County (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Royal Gorge (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Fremont County--1920-1930.; Railroad observation...
- Summer, 1928
- D&RGW 3500, 2-8-8-2 Mallet Compound, at Burnham Shops, Denver, Colorado
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad locomotive 3500 and coal car are at Burnham Shops, Denver, Colorado. Men pose in a line with arms outstretched and fingers touching.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company.--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- Summer, 1923
- D&RGW 3500, 2-8-8-2 Mallet Compound, at Burnham Shops, Denver, Colorado
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad locomotive 3500 and coal car are at Burnham Shops, Denver, Colorado. A crowd of men pose in a line.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company.--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- Summer, 1923
- Elk Mountain Lodge located near Ashcroft, Colorado
- View south over a small pond at Elk Mountain Lodge to the distant old mining camp of Ashcroft (Castle Forks City, Chloride) Pitkin County, Colorado; includes Elk Mountains with light snow reflected in foreground water; lodge comprised of several...
- Ashcroft (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Elk Mountains (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Ashcroft--1940-1950.; Log buildings--Colorado--Ashcroft--1940-1950.
- Summer 1948
- Snow scene
- Snow flies from the blade of a snowplow as it carves a path after a heavy spring snow in Crested Butte, Gunnison County, or Leadville, Lake County, Colorado.
- Snow plows--Colorado--Crested Butte--1930-1940.; Snow plows--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Crested Butte (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Blizzards--Colorado--Crested Butte--1930-1940.;...
- Spring, 1936
- Snow scene
- The "John Bazz Shoemaker" shop shows along a narrow path shoveled through deep snow after a heavy spring snow in Crested Butte, Gunnison County, Colorado. Icicles hang from the porch roof of the small wood frame house.
- Crested Butte (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Blizzards--Colorado--Crested Butte--1930-1940.; Shoe stores--Colorado--Crested Butte--1930-1940.
- Spring, 1936
- Snow scene
- Men with shovels clear the sidewalk in front of wood frame businesses, after a heavy spring snow in Crested Butte, Gunnison County, Colorado. A line of electric bulbs hang across street. Signs read: "Liquor," "Fire Station," "Steamboat Harness &...
- Crested Butte (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Blizzards--Colorado--Crested Butte--1930-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Crested Butte--1930-1940.
- Spring 1936
- Alma Library
- This exterior view of the Alma Library, in Park County, Colorado, features the small one-story plaster finish building with front gable and a wood entry door with small gable bracketed roof flanked by two sash windows. A sign "Alma Library", hangs...
- Alma (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Alma--1970-1980.
- September, 1973
- View of Granite, Lake County, Colorado
- A man sits in cart drawn by a team of horses outside of the mining community of Granite, Colorado, in Chaffee County. Two small boys stand behind the cart. The tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western wind along the Arkansas River.
- Arkansas River.; Granite (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Granite--1890-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Granite--1890-1900.
- September, 1897
- The Pioneer Quartz Mill, first to the Hills, a pulverizer
- Men pose near an ore pulverizer at the Pioneer Quartz mill, South Dakota. A denuded hill is in the background; cut lumber is near the machine.
- Lawrence County (S.D.)--1870-1880.; Milling machines--South Dakota--Lawrence County--1870-1880.; Mills--South Dakota--Lawrence County--1870-1880.; Mining--South Dakota--Lawrence County--1870-1880.
- September, 1876
- E. E. Clark on Carrie Nation, Steamboat Springs, Colo.
- E. E. Clarke hangs onto the back of bucking bronco, Carrie Nation, on the rodeo grounds, Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado. His right arm flies in the air as spectators gather at the edge of the field to watch the event.
- Steamboat Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Broncos--Colorado--Steamboat Springs--1910-1920.; Cowboys--Colorado--Steamboat Springs--1910-1920.; Rodeos--Colorado--Steamboat Springs--1910-1920.; Clarke, E. E.
- September 3, 1909
- Broadway, Blanca City
- The snow-capped Sangre de Cristo mountains loom over the town of Blanca, Colorado, in Costilla County. Men in suits stand in front of two tents and a lightpost. Wood-frame structures, including one with a gable, are across grassy Broadway, which...
- Blanca (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Buildings--Colorado--Blanca--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Blanca--1900-1910.; Tents--Colorado--Blanca--1900-1910.
- September 28, 1908
- At Four Corners
- Four men pose, one in each state, near the Four Corners boundary stake. The stake stands amidst a rocky desert landscape and consists of a pile of rocks which supports a dark rectangular rock. One man rests a rifle across his lap. One man leans on...
- Four Corners Region--1900-1910.; Historical markers--Four Corners Region--1900-1910.; Monuments & memorials--Four Corners Region--1900-1910.
- September 21, 1908
- The stake at Four Corners Where Colorado- New Mexico- Arizona and Utah come together.
- View, facing southwest from Colorado, of the Four Corners boundary stake. The stake stands amidst a rocky desert landscape and consists of a pile of rocks which supports a dark rectangular rock. Cow Butte, in Arizona, stands in the distance.
- Four Corners Region--1900-1910.; Historical markers--Four Corners Region--1900-1910.; Monuments & memorials--Four Corners Region--1900-1910.
- September 21, 1908
- N. Tejon St. Col. Springs
- View along a walkway, Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows trees, picket fences, and house roofs covered with snow.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Sidewalks--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1880.
- September 20, 1875
- Carbondale & Mt. Sopris, Sep. 1906
- View southwest over Carbondale in Roaring Fork River Valley, Garfield County, Colorado, includes scattered wood frame and brick residences and businesses among agricultural fields between the Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers. The Carbondale depot is...
- Carbondale (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Roaring Fork River Valley (Colo.); Railroad stations--Colorado--Carbondale--1900-1910.
- September 1906
- Aurora Public Library
- Two librarians from the Aurora Public Library in Aurora, Colorado, sit at a table, partially hidden by piles of books. Behind them are bookshelves full of more books. They each hold open books and book cards in their hands.
- Aurora Public Library (Aurora, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Aurora (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Interiors--1950-1970.; Libraries--Colorado--Aurora--1960-1970.
- September 19, 1962
- Commissary, Chas Burton's Tie Camp, South Fork, Colo.
- View of Charles Burton's commissary in South Fork, (Baxterville), Rio Grande County, Colorado; shows women, girls, men, log and sod cabins, tools, a corral, haystack, wagons, a buggy, and hay rake.
- South Fork (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--South Fork--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--South Fork--1890-1900.; Log cabins--Colorado--South Fork--1890-1900.; Sod buildings--Colorado--South Fork--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--South...
- September 15, 1896
- San Juan Indians at cliff dwellings at Manitou, Colo. Chief Juan Cruz, baby Julianita, woman Dolorita, boy Benito
- Native American (San Juan) family pose in front of reconstructed cliff dwellings (Anasazi) at the Manitou Cliff Dwelling Museum, Manitou Springs, Colorado. Chief Juan Cruz wears a long shirt, embroidered vest, arm bands, rosette choker,...
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1910-1920.; Tewa...
- September 14, 1915
- Adams County Library
- Adams County Library, 7269 Lowell Boulevard, Northglenn, Colorado, is a two-story brick building with signs: "Adams County Public Library," and "Administrative Office."
- Northglenn (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Libraries--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Adams County Public Library (Colo.)--1960-1970.
- October 7, 1964
- Help volunteers
- HELP (Helpful Extra Library People) volunteers, a group of mostly Jaycees and Jayceettes, work inside the Adams County Library, Northglenn, Colorado, stamping books, typing, sewing and shelving.
- Northglenn (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Community service--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Interiors.; Libraries--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Adams County Public Library (Colo.)--1960-1970.
- October 7, 1964
- Mending and repairing books
- Mrs. Orlando Romero (left) and Mrs. Lois Dockter repair books in the Adams County Library, Northglenn, Colorado. Titles include: "Little Bear Bumble," "Whitey Takes A Trip" and "Cowboys and Indians."
- Northglenn (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Interiors.; Libraries--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Adams County Public Library (Colo.)--1960-1970.
- October 7, 1964
- Independence Mine and Mill, Cripple Creek Dist.
- View of the Independence Mine and Mill, Victor (Teller County), Colorado. The town of Independence is in the distance.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Victor--1910-1920.; Independence (Teller County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Stratton Independence Mine (Teller County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Victor (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Mills--Colorado--Victor--1910-1920.;...
- October 6, 1910
- Open pit mining comes to Butte - to stay
- View inside the Berkeley copper open pit mine, Silver Bow County, Montana. Shows Steam shovels and trucks.
- Berkeley Pit (Silver Bow County, Mont.)--1950-1960.; Silver Bow County (Mont.)--1950-1960.; Copper mining--Montana--Silver Bow County--Butte--1950-1960.; Mining--Montana--Silver Bow County--Butte--1950-1960.; Steam shovels--Montana--Silver Bow...
- October 27, 1957
- Ashcroft, Colorado
- View of main street Ashcroft, (Castle Forks City, Chloride) Pitkin County, Colorado, includes log structures, false fronts and front gables in various states of desintegration. The edge of the two-story old hotel has a cornice detail, horizontal...
- Ashcroft (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Ghost towns--Colorado--Ashcroft--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Ashcroft--1950-1960.
- October 1953
- Searchlight
- Monthly newsletter produced by Trinity Methodist Church located in Denver, Colorado. Includes editorials, news bulletins, and general information regarding the youth of the church.
- Christians--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Youth--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; Methodist...
- October 1949
- Judging best dressed man and woman Indian costume
- Native American Sioux men and women wearing costumes, some with headdresses, are mounted on horses and carry American flags and staffs. White spectators with automobiles and umbrellas gather around them.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--1890-1910.; Horseback riding--1890-1910.; Spectators--1890-1910.
- October 1916?
- The start in cooking without matches or utensils
- Two Native American Sioux men hold down a cow on Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota. Men on horseback, and with a wagon watch.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1910-1920.; Cheyenne River Indian Reservation (S.D.)--1910-1920.; Beef cattle--South Dakota--1910-1920.
- October 1916?
- Indian women cooking for a feast
- Native American Sioux women cook in on open field, Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota. Their work area includes a wagon loaded with supplies, boiling pots, kettles, wooden barrels and crates. Wall tents show in background.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--1910-1920.; Cheyenne River Indian Reservation (S.D.)--1910-1920.; Outdoor cookery--South Dakota--1910-1920.; Women--South Dakota--1910-1920.
- October 1916?
- Ki-e-te-day, a Laguna maiden, from the Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico, she is wearing a Navajo blanket and Navajo silver ornaments
- Portrait of Ki-e-te-day, a Native American Laguna Pueblo woman wearing a Navajo blanket and silver armbands, bracelets and necklaces.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Laguna--1900-1910.; Laguna Indians--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Women--New Mexico--Laguna--1900-1910.; Laguna (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Ki-e-te-day.
- October 1906?
- No. 6 Canadian Klondike Mining Co. dredge
- A group of men pose next to a Klondike Mining Company hydraulic placer gold dredge, Alaska.
- Canadian Klondike Mining Company--1900-1910.; Dredges--Alaska--1900-1910.; Gold dredging--Alaska--1900-1910.; Alaska--1900-1910.; Hydraulic mining--Alaska--1900-1910.; Mining--Alaska--1900-1910.
- November 7, 1909
- Lakewood School District No. 47 Jefferson County Colorado
- Reproduction of a drawing of the Lakewood School District in Lakewood, Colorado in Jefferson County. Three school buildings are built on a plain. Two are two-story, square-shaped buildings; the third building is a two-story, early-twentieth...
- Lakewood (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Lakewood--1930-1940.
- November 14, 1938
- Presbyterian church Elbert
- Men, women and children pose on the front steps of the Presbyterian church in Elbert, Colorado. The church features an offset spire, a belfry, and arched-pointed window bays.
- Elbert (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Elbert--1890-1900.
- November 1, 1899
- Historic Strauss cabin east of Fort Collins
- View of the Strauss cabin, home of an early Poudre River Valley homesteader, Robert Strauss. The L-shaped, stone and hewn-log house has gables, chimneys, and rail fence.
- Strauss, Robert--Homes & haunts.; Fort Collins (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Log cabins--Colorado--Fort Collins--1980-1990.
- May, 1980
- Trail City, Colorado, Kansas Territory, Trail City as it might have looked in 1886
- Caricature map of Trail City, Colorado, in Prowers County, shows a man sqatting in front of his saddled horse looking over a panoramic view of the town with major landmarks labeled: "Present Site of U.S. Highway 50, Residence, Kansas, Saloon,...
- Trail City (Colo.)--1960-1970.
- May, 1966
- Trail City, Colorado, Kansas Territory, Trail City as it might have looked in 1886
- Caricature map of Trail City, Colorado, in Prowers County, shows a man sqatting in front of his saddled horse looking over a panoramic view of the town with major landmarks labeled: "Present Site of U.S. Highway 50, Residence, Kansas, Saloon,...
- Trail City (Colo.)--1960-1970--Maps.;
- May, 1966
- Old stagecoach taken at Rifle Colorado
- View of a dilapidated stagecoach in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado. The abandoned stagecoach has a cloth roof and luggage rack.
- Rifle (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--Rifle--1910-1920.; Transportation--Colorado--Rifle--1910-1920.
- May, 1919
- Engineering building
- The engineering building at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, is a two-story brick structure with stone trim, dormers and a dentiled cornice. Young trees are in the foreground.
- University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)--1900-1910.; Boulder (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1900-1910.
- May, 1907
- Lower Creede, Colo.
- The town of Creede, in Mineral County, Colorado, is nestled in a steep valley surrounded by steep, rocky mountains. Evergreen trees grow on the hillside surrounding the town.
- Creede (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- May, 1892
- Troops learn of Final Victory, Torbole, Italy
- Standing in a plaza in Torbole, Italy, Tenth Mountain Division troops learn of the final victory from General George P. Hays. The top officers use a DUWK (an amphibious army boat-truck) as a stage. Crossing behind them is an Italian man with a...
- Military officers--American--Italy--1940-1950.; Hays, George P.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.
- May 3, 1945
- General view of ghost town of Ashcroft
- View south along a dirt road to remains of Ashcroft, (Castle Forks City, Chloride) Pitkin County, Colorado, shows dilapidated log cabins and false fronts in a board valley with snowcovered Elk Mountains in background; lower slopes are covered with...
- Ashcroft (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Ghost towns--Colorado--Ashcroft--1940-1950.
- May 23, 1940
- Main St., Walsenburg, Colo.
- View south on Main Street, Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado; shows Twin Lakes Hotel (built 1887 by Martin and Holmes in Garden City, later moved to this location). Sign reads "Railroad Crossing Look Out for Cars."
- Walsenburg (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Walsenburg--1890-1900.
- May 20, 1893
- Walsenburg, Colo.
- View of Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, southwest towards Spanish Peaks; shows both of St. Mary's Catholic churches, Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Depot, businesses and residences.
- Walsenburg (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- May 20, 1893
- Gregory gold diggings, Colorado
- Reproduction of ink rendering; shows Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, with miners panning for gold and a tent reading: "Grocery."
- Central City (Colo.)--1850-1860.
- May 1859