Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Men's T.B. ward
- Shows the men's ward of the tuberculosis hospital of Denver General Hospital located on 7th (Seventh) and Cherokee in Denver, Colorado. The single story structure was built in 1920 to provide care to sufferers of tuberculosis.
- Denver General Hospital--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Sanatoriums--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Alamosa
- View of Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in Alamosa, Colorado; shows the mission style church with curvalinear parapet, semicircular window openings, and a rectangular entry with decorative surround; low wall runs along the street to another entrance...
- Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (Alamosa, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Anglican churches--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1970.; Mission churches--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1966]
- Power & heating plant
- Shows the power and heating plant and the nine story smoke stack located at the Denver General Hospital in Denver, Colorado. The power plant was built in 1892.
- Denver General Hospital--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Power plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Meat storage
- Shows the meat storage unit at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The building is semicircular with a small door in the front. Vines cover the roof and sides. The farm served Denver's indigent and elderly from the late...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Food storage buildings--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Hospital
- Shows a rear view of the 2-story hospital building on the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The building has stucco exterior walls, arched windows and a slate shingled roof. The farm served Denver's indigent and elderly from...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Hospitals--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Heating plant
- Shows the 2-story heating plant at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The structure features stucco exterior walls, a red tile roof, paned windows, chimney and a large smoke stack. A flight of stairs leads up to a second...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Heating plants--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Water supply tank
- Shows the water supply tower at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) located in Henderson, Colorado. The farm served Denver's indigent and elderly from the late 1800's until it was sold in 1960.
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Water towers--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Silos
- Shows two silos on the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The milk house, stall and a wood fence are next to the silos. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the elderly and indigent, it was sold...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Silos--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Root cellar
- A view of the root cellar on the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. Shows a single story long brick building with windows and a door. The farm serviced Denver's indigent and elderly from the late 1800's until it was sold in...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Root cellars--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Machinery storage
- Shows the machinery storage building on the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The long building has vertical siding and a metal roof. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the elderly and the...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Sheds--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Storage facilities--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Farm machinery sheds
- Shows the farm machinery sheds at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The building is a long open wood stable with a slate shingled roof; an unhitched wagon is on the side of the building. The Denver County Farm (Denver...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Sheds--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Platform scales
- A view of the platform scales at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. Shows a wood fence, an automobile and trees. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the elderly and indigent, it was sold in...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Scales--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Cow sheds & corral
- Cows move about in a corral at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. Shows wood cow sheds and two silos. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the elderly and indigent, it was sold in 1960.
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Cows--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Sheds--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Horse feed racks & sheds
- Shows horse sheds, silos, and horses at a feed rack at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the indigent and elderly, it was sold in 1960.
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Animal feeding--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Sheds--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Goose shelter & pens
- Geese walk in front of a lean-to wood shelter at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. Shows a dilapidated wood and wire fence and trees. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the elderly and...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Geese--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Poultry houses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Chicken house
- A view of the chicken house at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. Shows a long wood building with a gable, multiple doors and windows. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the elderly and...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Poultry houses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Hog pens
- Shows a wood shack and hog pens at the Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) in Henderson, Colorado. The pens have wood and wire fences and gates. The Denver County Farm (Denver Farm) began in the late 1800's to aid the elderly and indigent, it was sold...
- Denver Farm--1930-1940.; Henderson (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Almshouses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Farms--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.; Pig houses--Colorado--Henderson--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Garage city & county detention home
- Shows the garage at the City and County Detention School Home at 2844 Downing Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The brick building features three garage doors and slate tiled roof.
- Detention School Home (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Garages--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Manager's residence Denver dog pound
- Shows the single story brick residence of the manager of the Denver Dog Pound in Denver, Colorado. The home features a covered porch and a shingle tile roof.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Labor housing--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Office & kennels - Denver dog pound
- A view of the office and kennels at the Denver Dog Pound located on 51st and Columbine in Denver, Colorado. Shows a long T-shaped brick building, a sign reads: "Denver Dog Pound".
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Animal shelters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Boulder
- View of a grave marker in a cemetery in Boulder, Colorado; shows a rounded top and a raised dove above the inscription: "Alvon Son of W. M. & A. D.(?) Mansfield, Died Nov. 22, 1874, Aged 5 y's 2 m's. & 22 d's; stone surrounded by grass with...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Roger W. Woodbury Branch Library
- Shows a view of the Roger W. Woodbury branch library in Denver, Colorado located on West Highland Place and Federal Boulevard. The one-story Renaissance style building was designed by J.B. Benedict and features red tiled roof, arched windows and...
- Denver Public Library. Woodbury Branch.--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Woodbury, Roger Williams, 1841-1903--Monuments.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Boulder
- View of a grave marker in a cemetery in Boulder, Colorado; shows a cut stone with a gable, raised decoration, and an inscription: "Civilla N., daughter of J. H. & M. J. Fishback. Died Jan. 20. 1888. Aged 20 Y'rs. 10 M's. 25 D's."; lower stone:...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Administration building
- A view of the administration building of the Denver Sewage Disposal Works Plant located on 50th (Fiftieth) and Emerson Streets in Denver, Colorado. Shows a single story brick industrial style building with a lower level. Lettering on the front of...
- Denver Sewage Disposal Works--Buildings--1930-1940.; Sewage disposal plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Sewerage--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Repair shop city shops
- Shows the wood repair shop building of the Denver Highway Department, located near 8th (eighth) and Walnut in Denver, Colorado.The building has a slope roof and board siding. A sign near the door reads: "This Shop for Yard Men Only Waiting Room is...
- Denver (Colo.). Highway Department.--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Transportation facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Wooden buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Office & workshop - city shops
- Shows the single story brick office and workshop of the Denver Highway Department located near 8th (eighth) and Walnut in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.). Highway Department.--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Transportation facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Warehouse & storage - city shops
- Shows a single story brick building with a wood stoop and stairs. A sign on the front of the building reads: "Warehouse & Storage Plant City & County of Denver".
- Denver (Colo.). Highway Department.--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Storehouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Transportation facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Warehouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Fourteenth st viaduct
- A view of the 14th (Fourteenth) Street viaduct located at 14th (Fourteenth) and Wazee street in Denver, Colorado. Shows a traffic light, utility poles and a metal railing that follows along a sidewalk. Brick buildings are in the background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Fourteenth st viaduct
- A view of the 14th (Fourteenth) Street viaduct in Denver, Colorado. Shows metal railing along each side of the viaduct and local businesses. A man walks along the sidewalk on the bridge. The 14th (fourteenth ) Street viaduct was completed in 1899.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Sixteenth St. viaduct
- A view of the 16th (Sixteenth) Street viaduct from the south end at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows trolley car track, street lamps, and the "Morey Mercantile Company".
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Street railroad tracks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Boulder
- View of a grave marker in a cemetery in Boulder, Colorado; shows a truncated column atop a pedestal stone, upon which is inscribed: "In memory of Sara T., ?? Wood, died Nov 26, A. D. 1872, Aged 76(?) Yr., 7 Mo, 6 D." "Wood"; dark metal star at the...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Sixteenth St. viaduct
- A view of the 16th (Sixteenth) Street viaduct from the north end in Denver, Colorado. Shows a trolley car track, utility pole, street lamps, billboard and office buildings. Signs read: "Tivoli Beer", "Speed Limit 25 Miles", "Drink Frink Milk the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Street railroad tracks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Screen house
- Shows the screen house at the Denver Sewage Disposal Works Plant located on 50th (Fiftieth) and Emerson Street in Denver, Colorado. The brick industrial style building is on a raised brick platform. Steps on one side of the building lead to three...
- Denver Sewage Disposal Works--Buildings--1930-1940.; Sewage disposal plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Hydraulic facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Twentieth st viaduct
- A view of the 20th (Twentieth) Street viaduct in Denver, Colorado. Shows lamppost, traffic signs and decorative metal railing on both sides of the viaduct. The 20th (Twentieth) Street viaduct was completed in 1911.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Twenty third st. viaduct
- A view of the 23rd (Twenty-third) Street viaduct in Denver, Colorado. Shows decorative metal railing on one side of the bridge, the South Platte River under the viaduct and local businesses.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Broadway viaduct
- A view of the Broadway viaduct at Broadway and Walnut Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company building. Automobiles are parked next to the viaduct.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Twentieth st. viaduct
- A view of the 20th (Twentieth) Street viaduct in Denver, Colorado. Shows local businesses, utility poles, lamp posts, and concrete and metal railing along both sides of the viaduct. Signs read: "Fire Proof Grain Elevator", "Duffy Storage" and on a...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Grain elevators--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Moving & storage trade--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Broadway viaduct
- A view of the Broadway viaduct at Broadway and Blake in Denver, Colorado. Shows lamp posts, utility poles, railroad car, and the "Crews Fruit Co.". Billboards read: "Growers Cafe Open all night Hamm's Beer on Tap Tivoli Beer" and "Grower's Public...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Administration building
- A view of the administration building of the Denver Sewage Disposal Works Plant located on 50th (Fiftieth) and Emerson Streets in Denver, Colorado. Shows a single story brick industrial style building with a lower level and two stair cases that...
- Denver Sewage Disposal Works--Buildings--1930-1940.; Sewage disposal plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Sewerage--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Iowa St. underpass
- A view of the underpass at Iowa Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows utility poles, lamp posts, traffic signs and local business. Signs on a building read: "E.W. Robinson Lumber Co.".
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Centerville stone of George Harrington, killed June 17, 1874, in the Lake County War
- View of a gravestone in Centerville (Chaffee County), Colorado. shows a single grave site marked by a large cut stone with the top portion showing the raised image of a cross; illegible inscriptions of the life dates of the deceased; stone in a...
- Centerville (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Centerville--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Colfax - Larimer viaduct
- Automobiles travel on the Colfax and Larimer Street viaduct in Denver, Colorado. Shows utility poles, trolley car tracks and billboards. One billboard reads: "Silver Tire Co.".
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Alameda Ave underpass
- A truck drives down the Alameda Avenue underpass at the East entrance in Denver, Colorado. A train travels over the tracks above the underpass. Shows utility poles, trolley tracks, a warehouse and a traffic sign that reads: "Keep to the Right".
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Pump station
- Shows the single story brick pump station at the Denver Sewage Disposal Works Plant located at 50th (Fiftieth) and Emerson Street in Denver, Colorado. Lettering above the double front door reads: "Pump Station".
- Denver Sewage Disposal Works--Buildings--1930-1940.; Sewage disposal plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Pumping stations--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Sewerage--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Alameda Ave underpass
- A view of the underpass located at West Alameda Avenue at the west entrance in Denver, Colorado. Shows utility poles, local businesses, a traffic light, and traffic signs. A traffic sign reads: "Keep to the Right" and a sign painted on one side a...
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- 38th St underpass
- A view of the south entrance of the underpass at 38th Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows utility poles, lamp posts, and local businesses. A train passes over the bridge above the underpass. A sign reads: "Barnett Fuel & Coal Co. 1blk North".
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Colfax - Larimer viaduct
- A view, from the east end, of the viaduct at Colfax Avenue and Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows lamp posts, utility poles, a smoke stake and local businesses. A billboard reads: "Jake".
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Lampposts--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- 38th St underpass
- Automobiles drive in the underpass at 38th Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows above ground storage tanks, lamp posts, and utility poles. Local residences are in the background.
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Over Cherry Creek
- Shows a metal bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Blake Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge has ornamented railing along the edge. In the background are local businesses and additional viaducts. Signs on the...
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Section of flume
- Shows a section a flume that leads towards the distributing well at the Denver Sewage Disposal Works in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Sewage Disposal Works--Buildings--1930-1940.; Sewage disposal plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Flumes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Hydraulic facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]