Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 10th Mountain Division 87th Regiment Company M
- FOURTH ROW 1) Rude, 2) Hollinger, 3) Sidmore, 4) unidentified, 5) Coletti, 6) Short, 7) Grubb, 8) Devereaux, 9) Southards, 10) Watts, 11) Day, 12) Lucas, 13) Raines, 14) unidentified, 15) Brown R., 16) Ceperley, 17) Toomey, 18) Reybelle, 19)...
- United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; United States. Army. Mountain Infantry Regiment, 87th. Company M.; World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories--United States.; Fort Carson (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Military personnel--1940-1950.
- 1944
- 12,000 feet
- View of Baby Doe Tabor's cabin at the Matchless Mine In Leadville, Lake County, Colorado shows: mine building, headframe, tailings, with Sawatch Range in background.
- Abandoned mines--Colorado--Leadville--1950-1960.; Tailings embankments--Colorado--Leadville--1950-1960.; Leadville (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Matchless Mine (Lake County, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Sawatch Range (Colo.)--1950-1960.;...
- 1953
- 1210 Speer Boulevard
- View of the southeast elevation of 1210 Speer Boulevard in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two-story blond brick building has a faded sign painted on the brick that reads in part: "Hat Renovators since 1873."
- Civic Center neighborhood (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Commercial facilities.; Commercial buildings--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Civic Center neighborhood (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Denver...
- 1999
- 16th and Champa Street, Denver
- View of the intersection of 16th (Sixteenth) and Champa Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A department store building has storefronts and corbeled brick cladding; skyscrapers and businesses are to the sides. People and cars are in the street;...
- Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1978
- 2355-2359-2363 Stout Street
- View of the 2300 (2355-2359-2363) block of Stout Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Queen Anne Style block of town homes was built in 1891 (Henry Dozier, architect) and is constructed of rusticated stone with curved...
- Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Row houses.; Row houses--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Denver (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- 1978
- 2604 Curtis Street
- View of 2604 Curtis Street in the Five Points neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The Italianate style multi-family structure has three entrances. The two story brick building has a hip roof, tall windows with arched moldings, a covered porch and...
- Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses.; Dwellings--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Denver (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- 1978
- A view of Butte, Montana, showing "the richest hill in the world"
- Panoramic view of Butte (Silver Bow County), Montana, showing the business district with commercial buildings, houses, mines, headframes, mills and processing plants. Identification on the image reads: "West Gagnon," "Gagnon," "Original," "Miners...
- Butte (Mont.)--1970-1990.; Business districts--Montana--Butte--1970-1990.; Cities & towns--Montana--Butte--1970-1990.; Mining--Montana--Butte--1970-1990.
- 1916
- Addison Baker's farm residence
- Home of Mr. Addison Nathan Baker on Grand Avenue (West Colfax Avenue) in Denver, Colorado. The farm house is a two-story brick structure with a wrap-around porch. Family members sit in horse drawn carriages.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Farmhouses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Horse teams--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.;...
- January 1882
- Alfonso and Rachel Nuñez
- Alfonso Nunez, head chef, poses with his wife Rachel Nunez, owner, in the interior of La Cueva restaurant, 9742 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, Colorado. Paintings are on the wall of the restaurant.
- La Cueva (Aurora, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Aurora (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Business people.; Cooks.; Restaurants.; Women.; Nuñez, Rachel--Pictorial works.; Nunez,...
- [2003 August 24]
- 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
- An exciting adventure
- A stagecoach on the Oregon Trail is under attack by North American Indians in probably Natrona County, Wyoming. Indians ride horseback and fire arrows at the stagecoach. The coach races toward a circle of wagons and settlers with rifles, near...
- Indians of North America--War--Wyoming--Natrona County--1860-1870.; Natrona County (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; Oregon National Historic Trail--1860-1870.; Sweetwater River (Wyo.)--1860-1870.; Pioneers--Wyoming--Natrona County--1860-1870.;...
- 1934
- Barbara Steiner, International Reading Association meeting, Colo. Springs, Colo. Society of Children's Book Writers
- Barbara Steiner (Society of Children's Book Writers member) reads to girls in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, during the International Reading Association meeting.
- Steiner, Barbara A.--Public appearances--1970-1980.; International Reading Association. Convention--1970-1980.; Society of Children's Book Writers--People--1970-1980.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Authors--Colorado--Colorado...
- March 1977
- Basso Jacko, Elmo, Montana, age - 73 years
- Standing portrait of a Native American Flathead (Salish) man, identified as Basso Jacko, Elmo, Montana. He wears dark pants, a loose shirt, a kerchief, long braids bound by strips of fur, sunglasses, and a broad brimmed hat.
- Indians of North America--Montana--Elmo--1960-1980.; Salish Indians--Montana--Elmo--1960-1980.; Elmo (Mont.)--1960-1980.; Jacko, Basso.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Baur's restaurant
- View of a restaurant at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; neon channel letters read: "Baur's."
- Baur's (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Bear Foot Chief
- Studio portrait (standing) of Bear Foot, a Native American (Brulé Sioux) man. He holds a shield and a spear. He wears a hair pipe breast plate, bead bandolier and feathers in his hair.
- Brulé Indians--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Shields--1890-1900.; Spears--1890-1900.; Bear Foot.
- 1899
- Berthoud Pass
- View of a road on Berthoud Pass which borders Grand and Clear Creek Counties, Colorado. Shows mountains in the distance and a forest.
- Berthoud Pass (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920]
- Blue, red white, yellow, purple
- The Fontius Shoe Co. store in the Symes Building on 16th (Sixteenth) Street is decorated with American and German bunting for the 31st Bundesturnfest in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked in front of the building.
- Fontius Shoe Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bundesturnfest (31st : 1913 : Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Festivals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Shoe...
- [June 1913]
- Boy at UFW protest
- View of a young boy, probably from Colorado, at a United Farm Workers protest with his family. He kneels in the dirt and plays. He has long dark hair, a striped T-shirt and striped pants. Bleachers are in the distance.
- United Farm Workers--1970-1980.; Hispanic Americans--1970-1980.; Boys.; United Farm Workers--Pictorial works.; Demonstrations--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Play--Pictorial works.
- [1970?]
- Bridge just s. of Ouray over Uncompahgre river
- A man on horseback leads several pack donkeys and mules with lumber on the Camp Bird road, Ouray County, Colorado. Shows an ore wagon drawn by mules.
- Camp Bird Mine (Ouray County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Ouray County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bridges--Colorado--Ouray County--1900-1910.; Donkeys--Colorado--Ouray County--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Ouray County--1900-1910.;...
- [1900?]
- Broken Arm Chief
- Studio portrait (profile) of Broken Arm, a Native American (Sioux) man. He wears a shirt with quillwork, hair pipe breast plate, scarves over his braids, and a fur pelt cap.
- Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Broken Arm.
- 1899
- Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie and To-Wee, Native Americans (Ute), wearing feathers, beads, leggings, moccasins, conchos, hair pipe chokers, earrings, and printed fabrics. Buckskin Charlie holds a sword and a fan.
- Indians of North America--Women--1880-1890.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.; To-Wee.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Buckskin Charly
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie, a Native American man (Ute); dress includes a hair pipe breastplate, fur, he wears a moustache.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Buckskin Charly [sic]
- Studio portrait of Buckskin Charlie, a Native American man (Ute); dress includes a hair pipe breastplate, fur, and a moustache.
- Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Ute Indians--Clothing & dress--1880-1900.; Buckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Buffalo Bill
- Postcard of original painting by French artist Rosa Bonheur depicting William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody on horseback, which she painted in 1889. The painting hangs in the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. The postcard includes a...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1928?]
- Buffalo Bill's Deadwood stage coach
- Color postcard depicting the Deadwood Stagecoach used in an act of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. In the act, William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody and a group of scouts rescue the coach after an attack. The stagecoach is pulled by three teams of...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Mules--1880-1920.; Stagecoaches--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1928?]
- Buffalo Bill's grave on Lookout Mountain, Colo.
- Color postcard of a soldier standing at attention at William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody's grave on Lookout Mountain west of Denver, Colorado. A metal fence surrounds the gravesite. Cody died Jan. 10, 1917, in Denver. The inscription on the grave...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Graves--Colorado--1920-1930.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Lookout Mountain (Jefferson County, Colo.)
- [1928?]
- Buffalo Bill's Grave, Wildcat Point, Colo.
- Color postcard of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody's grave on Lookout Mountain west of Denver, Colorado. A small oval depicting a bust portrait of Cody is in the upper left corner of postcard. A metal fence surrounds the gravesite. Cody died...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Graves--Colorado--1920-1930.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1928?]
- Burns Vault Bldg 1536 Welton Denver
- View of the Burns Vault Building at 1536 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Lettering on the four-story building with columns reads: "The National Safety Vault Co." Other signs read: "Burns Realty Safe [...]," "Vann Hotel," and "Telenews...
- Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [1941]
- Businesses on Eureka Street, Central City
- Businesses along Eureka Street in Central City, Colorado, include "The Grubstake Inn" and "The Chandler House of Gifts," which are in the Mellor block. The Grubstake Inn has several signs on it, including "Cafe," "Coors," and "Howdy Folks Cafe...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960]
- Cactus motel
- View of the Cactus Motel at 10574 East Colfax Avenue in Aurora (Adams County), Colorado. The building has an office near the street and a single row of rooms that extends towards the back with the car port adjacent to the office. The building is...
- Cactus Motel (Aurora, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Aurora (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Motels.; Electric signs.; Cactus Motel (Aurora, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Motels--Colorado--Aurora--Pictorial works.; Neon signs--Colorado--Aurora--Pictorial works.; Aurora...
- 1993
- Casa Del Desierto, Santa Fe Hotel, Barstow, California
- View of the Casa Del Desierto, a Fred Harvey hotel and Santa Fe railroad station, in Barstow (San Bernardino County), California. The mission revival style building is by railroad tracks, the Mojave River, a trestle bridge, and a rock outcropping.
- Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company--1920-1930.; Casa del Desierto--Buildings--1920-1930.; Fred Harvey (Firm)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Barstow (Calif.)--1920-1930.; Mojave River (Calif.); Hotels--California--Barstow--1920-1930.; Railroad...
- 1923, January 18
- Catholic church, Empire, Colorado
- A single story dilapidated Catholic church in Empire, Colorado, features a front gable, horizontal clapboard siding, and a cross on the gable.
- Empire (Colo.)--1940-1970.; Building deterioration--Colorado--Empire--1940-1970.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Empire--1940-1970.
- [between 1940 and 1970]
- Central City, Co
- Antique cars are parked along Eureka Street in front of the Teller House and the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado. The Gilpin County Court House is in the background on the right side of the street. Motorcycle riders wearing red...
- Central City (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobiles--Colorado--Central City--1970-1980.; Motorcycles--Colorado--Central City--1970-1980.
- [between 1970 and 1975]
- Central City, Co
- United States Air Force soldiers march down Main Street in Central City, Colorado. They wear blue uniforms, combat boots, white belts, white gloves, berets, epauletes, and braids over their shoulders. Red, white, and blue flags are strung across...
- United States. Air Force--1970-1980.; Central City (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Central City--1970-1980.; Soldiers--American--Colorado--Central City--1970-1980.
- [between 1970 and 1975]
- Central City, Co
- United States Air Force soldiers, wearing blue uniforms, white belts, white gloves, berets, and braids over their shoulders, march down Eureka Street in Central City, Colorado. The band members in the front row are playing drums. Spectators stand...
- United States. Air Force--1970-1980.; Central City (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Central City--1970-1980.; Soldiers--American--Colorado--Central City--1970-1980.
- [between 1970 and 1975]
- Central City, Colorado residences
- A two story brick, box-shaped house is above a retaining wall in Central City, Colorado. It has a hipped roof, shingles, two chimneys, and rectangular windows, some much narrower in width than others. The covered porch has simple columns, a balcony...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Dwellings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960]
- César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver first César Chávez day celebration.
- View of a procession at the first annual César Chávez day celebration near the intersection of West 7th Avenue and Galapago Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Members of the César Chávez Peace and Justice of Denver...
- Chavez, Cesar, 1927-1993--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver.; Cesar Chavez Peace and Justice of Denver Committee (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; César Chávez Day (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--2000-2010.; Clothing & dress.;...
- 2002
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of a plaza at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; signs read: "Fontius" and "Conoco." Volkswagen cars are parked by landscaped areas and mercury vapor lamps.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Plazas--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of a fountain and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; sign reads: "Walgreens." Cars fill the parking lot by mercury vapor lamps.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parking lots--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of planters and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado. A grocery store sign reads: "Del Farm." Cars fill the parking lot by mercury vapor lamps.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parking lots--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; shows landscaping, parked cars, department stores, clouds, and signs: "The Denver Dry Goods Co.," and "F. W. Woolworth's."
- Denver Dry Goods Co.--Buildings--1960-1970.; F.W. Woolworth Company--Buildings--1960-1970.; Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; shows landscaping, parked cars, department stores, clouds, and signs: "The Denver Dry Goods Co.," "F.W. Woolworth's," and "Walgreens."
- Denver Dry Goods Co.--Buildings--1960-1970.; F.W. Woolworth Company--Buildings--1960-1970.; Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping...
- 1968 November
- Cherry Creek shopping center
- View of a restaurant at the Cherry Creek shopping center in Denver, Colorado; Plexiglas channel letters read: "Luby's Cafeteria."
- Luby's Cafeteria (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1967 August
- Cherry Creek shopping center
- View of businesses at the Cherry Creek shopping center in Denver, Colorado; Plexiglas and neon channel letters read: "Luby's Cafeteria," "Komac Paint," and "Rudolph Diamonds."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1968 November
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center fountain
- View of a fountain and parking lot at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; sun glare reflects on the water.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parking lots--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1969 August
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center fountain
- View of a fountain at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; a parking lot, cars, and a sign that reads: "Walgreens" are in the background.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parking lots--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1969 August
- Chicano band, Brown Obsidian
- Members of the Chicano band, Brown Obsidian pose outdoors in Denver, Colorado. They are identified: Top left to right: Ron Rico with the sax, in front of him is Ramon Del Castillo with maracas, Geno Vigil, Jerry Jaron with his guitar, and Manny...
- Brown Obsidian (Musical group)--2000-2010.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Musicians.; Brown Obsidian (Musical group)--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [2004]
- Chief Hollow Horn Bear Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of Chief Hollow Bear, (Matihehlogego) Native American Brule Sioux man wearing a feather headdress, a hair pipe breastplate, and shirt decorated with quillwork and fur.
- Brulé Indians--1890-1900.; Dakota Indians--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--1890-1900.; Tribal chiefs--1890-1900.; Hollow Horn Bear, Dakota Chief.
- 1898
- Chief Red Cloud Sioux
- Head and shoulders portrait of an elderly Chief Red Cloud, Native American Oglala Sioux, wearing a striped shirt and neck scarf.
- Dakota Indians--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Oglala Indians--1900-1910.; Aged persons--1900-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1900-1910.; Red Cloud, 1822-1909.
- 1902
- Chief Standing Bear's wife La-le-wee
- Standing studio portrait of a Native American (Oglala Sioux) woman, identified as Lalewee, wife of Standing Bear. She wears moccasins, a skirt, a blanket, a shirt with elk's tooth decoration, a hair pipe necklace, and a choker.
- Indians of North America--1890-1920.; Spouses--1890-1920.; Women--1890-1920.; La-le-wee.; Standing Bear, Luther, 1868?-1939--Family.
- [between 1890 and 1920?]