Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Grace Fornia
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Grace Fornia. She holds a violin and bow.
- Fornia, Grace.; Girls--1870-1880.
- [either 1872 or 1873]
- Buffalo Bill
- Studio portrait of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. He wears a suit and wide-brimmed hat.
- Entertainers--1870-1890.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- Larimer Street
- View of a portion of the business district on Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado. Signs on the two-story brick buildings read: "Stoves Sheet Iron Copperware", "Hardware Cutlery Tinware", "Jewelry Manufactory", "J. H. Hense & P. Gottesleben", and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [either 1867 or 1868]
- Denver, Colorado
- Roof-top view of businesses on Market (Holladay) Street in Denver, Colorado. Signs on buildings read: "Bank", "Oswald and Hanemann Meat & Vegetable Market", "Goss & Reter Storage And Commission", "Leather & Shoe Findings Storage & Commission",...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [either 1867 or 1868]
- Larimer Street
- View of Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. Signs on the business district buildings read: "Chamberlain's Ambrotype And Photographic Gallery" and "Bookstore The News Depot".
- Chamberlain's Ambrotype and Photographic Gallery (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Photographic...
- [1889]
- Lawrence Street Methodist Church
- View of the Lawrence Street Methodist Episcopal Church on the corner of 14th (Fourteenth) and Lawrence Streets in Denver, Colorado.
- Lawrence Street Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver, Colo.)--1860-1870.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Methodist Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [1865]
- Colorado Cavalry Officer
- Studio portrait of an officer in the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment; uniform includes a kepi hat and an overcoat with fur collar and cuffs.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Spotted Fawn
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Spotted Fawn, a Native American (Sioux) man. He holds a bow and arrow. He is wrapped in a blanket and wears a hair pipe choker with shell pendant, fur pelts over his braids, and a feather in his hair.
- Dakota Indians--1870-1890.; Indians of North America--1870-1890.; Spotted Fawn.
- [between 1875 and 1885?]
- Larimer Street Denver, Colorado
- View of the Graham's Block building on the corner of 15th (Fifteenth) Street and Larimer Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the building read: "Denver Book Store," "Woolworth & Moffat," "City Drug Store," "Denver Photographic Rooms," and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Book stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Drug stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Photographic studios--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1866]
- Geo Tritch's Store Larimer St. Denver C. T.
- View of George Tritch's store on Larimer Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The two-story building has an arched covered entryway and decorative brickwork. Signs read: "Doctor F. J. Bancroft," "Dr. W. W. Thompson Dentist," "Stoves Sheet Iron and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Tritch, George, 1829-1899.
- [between 1865 and 1876?]
- Two headed girl, Millie - Chrissie
- Portrait of Black (African American) Siamese twin girls wearing crowns.
- African Americans--Children--1870-1890.; Girls--1870-1890.; Human curiosities--1870-1890.; Siamese twins--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- Sister of Mr. Byers
- Studio portrait of Elizabeth McDonald, the sister of William Newton Byers. She wears a dark, high-collared dress with a ruffled linen, inner collar and a lace cravat fastened with a broach.
- Women--1870-1890.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Family.; McDonald, Elizabeth, sister of William N. Byers.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- Mrs. William N. Byers
- A studio portrait (seated) of Elizabeth Minerva Byers (Mrs. William N. Byers), she is dressed simply in a blouse, a brooch, a jacket with a scalloped edge, and a skirt; she holds a patterned shawl.
- Women--Colorado--1860-1880.; Byers, Elizabeth Minerva.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Family.
- [between 1860 and 1880?]
- Mrs. D. H. Moffat and daughter in '65
- Studio portrait of Frances (Fannie) A. Moffat (nee Buckout), and her daughter, Marcia Moffat (later McClurg).
- Moffat, David H. (David Halliday), 1839-1911--Family.; Girls--1860-1870.; Mothers & children--1860-1870.; Women--1860-1870.; McClurg, Marcia Moffat, d. 1929.; Moffat, Frances A. Buckout, 1843-1926.
- 1865
- William N. Byers
- Studio portrait of William Newton Byers, Denver journalist, founder of Rocky Mountain News, civic leader, president of Festival of Mountain and Plain, and postmaster.
- Business people--1860-1870.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903.
- 1865
- Mrs. William N. Byers
- Studio portrait of Elizabeth Minerva Byers (Mrs. William N. Byers) she wears a semi-formal dress with a lace collar and cravat, earrings and a brooch.
- Women--1870-1880.; Byers, Elizabeth Minerva.; Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Family.
- [between 1870 and 1880?]
- William Henry Jackson
- Studio portrait of William Henry Jackson in Denver, Colorado. He wears a suit and bow tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Photographers--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942.
- [either 1880 or 1881]
- Ute Indians
- Standing studio portrait of unidentified Native American (Ute) men and a woman; the men wear wrapped braids, shirts, leggings, moccasins, and blankets. The woman wears a dress, shawl, and moccasins.
- Indians of North America--1860-1870.; Ute Indians--Women--1860-1870.
- 1869 or 1870
- Elsa A. Thomas
- Studio portrait of Elsa A. Thomas, a Black woman, in Denver, Colorado. She wears a dress and poses near a chair.
- Thomas, Elsa A.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880]
- African-American man
- Studio portrait of a Black man possibly in Denver, Colorado.
- African Americans--1860-1880.; Men--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880]
- African-American man
- Studio portrait of a Black man possibly in Denver, Colorado. He holds a peaked cap and wears a coat, suit, tie, and watch chain.
- African Americans--1860-1880.; Men--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880]
- Mrs. Wm. J. Barker (Rebecca C. Steck)
- Studio portrait of Rebecca C. Steck (Mrs. William J. Barker). She wears a lace scarf.
- Steck, Rebecca C.; Women--1880-1890.
- [1880]
- Original photo of "Buffalo" Bill Cody
- Studio portrait of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. He wears a shirt decorated with fur and fringe.
- Entertainers--1870-1880.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.
- 1872
- President Lincoln the last week of his life
- Studio portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. He wears a suit and bow tie.
- Presidents--United States--1860-1870.; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
- [1865]
- Major Sam Curtis 2 Reg
- Studio portrait of Major Sam Curtis. He wears a military uniform with epaulets.
- Military personnel--1860-1870.; Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866.
- [between 1860 and 1865?]
- Corner Blake & F Street Denver
- Horse-drawn wagons are parked near a group of buildings on Blake Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the buildings read: "Occidental Billiard Hall Reading Rooms," "City Bakery Wholesale & Retail," "Groceries Provisions," and "Variety...
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Bakeries--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Billiard parlors--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1870?]
- Denver, Colorado
- View of Denver, Colorado; shows businesses with signs: "J. H. Hense & Co. Jeweler," "Colorado Store," and "New York Store." Wolfe Hall is in the background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1870?]
- A. B. Sampson Springfield Mass
- Studio portrait of A. B. Sampson, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F, or "Fort Lyons Company J."
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Sampson, A. B.
- 1864 April 10
- B. L. Thomas, Elmira, Fulton Co, Ohio - Fort Logan
- Studio portrait of Benjamin L. Thomas, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Men--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Thomas, Benjamin L.
- 1864 March 23
- Frank Holmes Pleasant Plains, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Studio portrait of Frank Holmes, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Holmes, Frank, Colorado 1st Cavalry officer.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- W. C. Pott Port Carbon, Schuylkill Co, Penn
- Studio portrait of W. C. Pott, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Pott, W. C.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Samuel Lewis, Lake Mills, Jefferson Co Wis.
- Studio portrait of Samuel F. Lewis, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Lewis, Samuel F.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Joseph W. Aldrich - Post Mill Village, Orange County, Vermont - Fort Logan
- Studio portrait of Joseph W. Aldrich, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment (died at Sand Creek). Uniform includes a kepi hat, rifle, pistol, and sword.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Aldrich, Joseph W., Colorado 1st Cavalry.
- 1864 March 15
- J. Bales Taylorville, Pike Co, Iowa
- Studio portrait of Jacob Bales, of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Bales, Jacob.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Wm. R. Beatty
- Studio portrait of William R. Beatty, of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Beatty, William R.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Solon N. Ackley
- Studio portrait of Solon N. Ackley, of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Ackley, Solon N.
- 1864 April 13
- Hollenbeck and Buchanan
- Studio portrait of John M. Hollenbeck (wearing ring) and Valentine P. Buchanan, of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Buchanan, Valentine B.; Hollenbeck, John M.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- John Oster
- Studio portrait of John Oster, of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Oster, John.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Luther Wilson
- Studio portrait of Luther Wilson of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment; uniform includes a kepi hat and topcoat.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Wilson, Luther, Colorado 1st Cavalry.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Sam'l H. Cook
- Studio portrait of Samuel H. Cook of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Cook, Samuel H.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Mrs. Sam'l H. Cook
- Studio portrait of a woman identified as the wife of Samuel H. Cook of the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment.
- Cook, Samuel H.--Family.; Women--Colorado--1860-1870.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Eddie Stuart
- Studio portrait of Edwin W. Stewart (or Stuart) a jockey with the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company M.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Jockeys--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Dr. T. M. Smith
- Studio portrait of Doctor T. M. Smith with the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Physicians--Colorado--1860-1870.; Smith, T. M.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- George Cassidy
- Studio portrait of George Cassidy with the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Cassidy, George, Colorado 1st Cavalry.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Alfred Frazier
- Studio portrait of Alfred Frazier with the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F. Uniform includes a kepi hat and sword.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Frazier, Alfred.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Willbur [i.e. Wilbur] F. Whitaker
- Studio portrait of Wilbur F. Whitaker with the Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F. He wears a medal on his tie.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Whitaker, Wilbur F.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Poyneer and Rice
- Studio portrait of David H. Poyneer (standing) and H. C. Rice, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Men--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Poyneer, David H.; Rice, H. C.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Adrian Houck
- Studio portrait of Adrian Houck, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Houck, Adrian.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- David K. Bailey
- Studio portrait of David K. Bailey, Colorado Volunteers, First Cavalry Regiment, Company F.
- United States. Army. Colorado Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1862-1865)--People.; Cavalry--Colorado--1860-1870.; Men--Colorado--1860-1870.; Military officers--Colorado--1860-1870.; Bailey, David K.
- [between 1861 and 1864?]
- Larimer Street Denver, Colorado
- View of the Graham Block building on the corner of Larimer and 15th (Fifteenth) Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the two-story brick building read: "W. M Graham Druggist," "Denver Photographic Rooms," and "City Drug Store."
- Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Drug stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Photographic studios--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.
- [between 1860 and 1866]