Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Patterson Building, Denver
- View of the Patterson Building at 17th and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado. Shows an Italianate style building with tall arched windows and balustrade. Sign reads: "The Washington Life Insurance Co. New York." Pedestrians, wagons and carriages...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Phantom Falls & North Cheyenne Canon
- View of a water fall identified as Phantom Falls on North Cheyenne Creek, North Cheyenne Canyon, El Paso County, Colorado.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; North Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; North Cheyenne Creek (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Streams--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Ute Iron Springs
- View of the Ute Iron Springs Chateau and office in Manitou Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. Shows tourists in carriages at the wood frame pavilion, the springs office, and the Ute Iron Springs Hotel. Sign reads: "Iron Springs Co. Office."
- Ute Iron Spring Chateau (Mantou Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pavilions--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Iron Springs station and hotel
- View the Manitou & Pikes Peak Railway depot, a rusticated stone and wood building, in Manitou Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. A woman with a baby carriage walks by a Manitou and Pikes Peak railway engine and passenger car.
- Iron Springs Hotel (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway Company--1880-1900.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Mountain railroads--Colorado--Manitou...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- The Mansions
- View of the Mansions Hotel in Manitou Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. Shows a three-story frame structure with gable roof, chimneys, dormers, and wrap-around porches. A boy poses on the sidewalk; a sign reads: "Saratoga."
- Mansions Hotel (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Soda Spring pavilion
- View of the Soda Spring pavilion in Manitou Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. Shows a wooden pavilion with sunburst trim, gabled roof and cupola; sign in roof gable reads: "1885." A wooden bridge spans Fountain Creek; sign in front of a stone...
- Soda Spring Pavilion (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bridges--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Pavilions--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Salida
- Aerial view of Salida (Chaffee County), Colorado. Shows Denver & Rio Grande Railway tracks and depot, Monte Christo Hotel, Salida High School, and Arkansas River.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Arkansas River--1880-1900.; Salida (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Salida--1880-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Salida--1880-1900.; Rivers--Colorado--Salida--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Central Presbyterian Church
- View of the Central Presbyterian Church at 17th (Seventeenth) and Sherman Streets in Denver, Colorado. Shows a rusticated stone building with a bell tower and tall arched windows.
- Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1892 and 1900?]
- Lakeside Amusement Park
- People walk by concession stands at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; the tower and theater are in the background.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Children at Lakeside
- Children pose at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; adults are in the background.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.; Boys--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.; Girls--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Central Presbyterian Church
- View of Central Presbyterian Church at 17th (Seventeenth) and Sherman Streets in Denver, Colorado. Shows a rusticated stone building with a bell tower and tall arched windows.
- Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1892 and 1900?]
- White City rides
- Children ride an attraction at White City Amusement Park (later called Lakeside) in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; toddlers play in the foreground.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1900-1920.; White City (Denver, Colo. : Amusement park)--1900-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1900-1920.; Amusement rides--Colorado--Lakeside--1900-1920.; Children playing outdoors--Colorado--Lakeside--1900-1920.
- [between 1908 and 1920?]
- Swimming at Lakeside
- People swim in Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; pavilions and rides are in the background.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Lakeside from Lake Rhoda
- View of pavilions at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; people form lines by the pavilions and rides.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Pavilions--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Beach at Lakeside
- Teenagers and girls play in the sand by Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; a lifeguard on a tower watches swimmers.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Beaches--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Children playing...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Swimmers at Lakeside
- People swim in Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado. A sign reads: "Bathing Beach."
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.;...
- 1918
- Divers at Lakeside
- Men stand on a diving tower in Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; United States flags, the pavilion, and a ferris wheel are in the background.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Diving--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes &...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Diver at Lakeside
- A man dives into Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; United States flags are to the side.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Diving--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes &...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Diver at Lakeside
- A man dives into Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; people watch from boats and a dock.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Diving--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes &...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Divers at Lakeside
- Men dive into Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; the casino tower and a ferris wheel are in the background.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Diving--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes &...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Divers at Lakeside
- Men dive into Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; people watch from boats and a dock.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Diving--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes &...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Beach at Lakeside
- Teenagers sit in sand by Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; others play on the slide.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Swimmers at Lakeside
- Women and a man walk in sand by Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; they wear swimming suits. One woman plays a ukelele.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Beaches--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Men--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Women--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Rides at Lakeside
- View of a ticket booth and roller coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; people stand by railings.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Roller coasters--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Midway at Lakeside
- View of Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; people walk by a clock tower and attractions with signs: "Thirty Third Degree" and "Lake Shore Railroad."
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Clock towers--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.; Midways--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1920.
- 1918
- Lakeside from the tower
- View of Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; people walk by a pavilion and the boat house. Lake Rhoda and Lakewood are in the background.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1930.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1930.;...
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Boating at Lakeside
- A motor boat speeds across Lake Rhoda at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; the tower is in the background.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Rhoda, Lake (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1930.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1930.;...
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Lake Shore Railroad
- View of a Lake Shore Railroad train at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; it passes a water tower.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.; Amusement rides--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.; Miniature railroads--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Lakeside Octopus Ride
- View of the Octopus Ride at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.; Amusement rides--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.
- 1938 May 10
- Synagogue for congregation Kneseth Israel (formerly a Presbyterian Church), Leadville
- Exterior view of the synagogue for congregation Kneseth Israel (formerly a Presbyterian church) in Leadville, Colorado. A star of David is on top of the steeple. Shows the snow covered rooftops of several gabled structures with chimneys and the...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Historic sites--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.
- [1937]
- Ferris wheel at Lakeside
- View of a Ferris wheel at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado.
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.; Ferris wheels--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Bumper cars at Lakeside
- Women ride bumper cars at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; labels read: "Lusse Skooter."
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.; Bumper cars--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Lakeside--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Monkeys City Zoo
- Monkeys cling to cage wires at the City Park Zoo in Denver, Colorado.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Denver Zoo--1900-1930.; Monkeys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Zoos--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1900 and 1930?]
- Bear pits, City Park Zoo
- Bears sit by a log cabin at the City Park Zoo in Denver, Colorado.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Denver Zoo--1900-1930.; Bears--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Log cabins--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Zoos--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1900 and 1930?]
- Bear pits, City Park Zoo
- Men, women, and children look at bears at the City Park Zoo in Denver, Colorado; cars are parked nearby.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver Zoo--1910-1920.; Bears--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Zoos--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Bear pits, City Park Zoo
- Bears and cubs dip in the water in a pit at the City Park Zoo in Denver, Colorado.
- City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver Zoo--1910-1920.; Bears--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Zoos--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Denver's first park commissioners
- Group portrait of Denver's first parks commission in Denver, Colorado; the men are identified as: (l to r standing) John Schrock, John L. Dailey, ?, ?, A. C. Duke; (l to r sitting) Joseph L. Bailey, ? ,?.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Municipal officials--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Canon and charred pine
- View of a creek and a dirt road through a steep canon in probably Williams Canyon, El Paso County, Colorado. A charred pine tree is near the road.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Williams Canyon (El Paso County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--El Paso County--1890-1900.; Roads--Colorado--El Paso County--1890-1900.
- 1896
- Inspiration Point
- View of the Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf railroad narrow gauge tracks and Clear Creek at Inspiration Point, Clear Creek Canyon (Jefferson County), Colorado. A man sits on a rock under a sign that reads: "Inspiration Point Ele. 6840 ft."
- Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company--1880-1900.; Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Clear Creek Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Jefferson County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Jefferson County--1880-1900.;...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Man on the tracks
- A man stands with a gun on railroad tracks possibly in Clear Creek Canyon, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Canyons--Colorado--1880-1890.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--1880-1890.; Streams--Colorado--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Glenwood Canon
- View of Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River (Garfield County), Colorado. Shows a dirt road and the track embankment of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad beside the Colorado River.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1880-1900.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1900.; Railroad...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Wagon Wheel Gap
- View of Wagon Wheel Gap shows a valley, frame ranch house, outbuildings, a bridge spans the Rio Grande River (Mineral County), Colorado.
- Rio Grande--1880-1900.; Wagon Wheel Gap (Colo. : Town)--1880-1900.; Wagon Wheel Gap (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--Wagon Wheel Gap--1880-1900.; Ranches--Colorado--Wagon Wheel Gap--1880-1900.; Rivers--Colorado--Wagon Wheel...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Currecanti [sic] Canyon
- View of Curecanti Pass where a woman with a parasol and two men sit on rocks near Curecanti Creek (Gunnison County), Colorado.
- Curecanti Creek (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Curecanti Pass (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Gunnison County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Canyons--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Streams--Colorado--Gunnison...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Black Canyon, Gunnison River
- A view of the high walls of Black Canyon of the Gunnison on the Gunnison River (Gunnison County), Colorado. Shows dirt roads, a bridge and three passers by near the river edge.
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Gunnison County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Gunnison River (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Bridges--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Canyons--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Rivers--Colorado--Gunnison...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Rock formation near Calumet
- Men and a dog sit and stand by an engine and caboose of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, probably in Huerfano County, Colorado. Shows a rock formation in the distance.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1890.; Huerfano County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Railroads--Colorado--Huerfano County--1880-1890.; Rock formations--Colorado--Huerfano County--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1886?]
- Engine 273
- View of an excursion car, men and women passengers and engine 273 of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway in a wooded area on a pass in probably Colorado. A workman stands by the train, mountains are in the distance.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1890.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--1880-1890.; Railroads--Colorado--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1886?]
- Ride at Elitch's
- View of a shelter at Elitch's Gardens in Denver, Colorado; sign reads: "[?]Gem Junior." Women and children stand by columns.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Amusement rides--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Buildings at Elitch's
- View of buildings at Elitch's Gardens in Denver, Colorado; tables and benches are under a shelter, and painted designs cover the walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Ticket window at Elitch's
- View of ticket windows at Elitch's Gardens in Denver, Colorado; a metal sculpture is on the roof.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Ticket offices--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Rollo Plane
- View of a plaza at Elitch's Gardens in Denver, Colorado; signs read: "Rollo Plane" and "World's Fair." Sculptures mimic the Chicago World's Fair.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Plazas--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]