Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Unidentified white man, wearing coat & tie, bust
- Unidentified male, head and shoulders studio portrait, wearing suit coat, vest and bow tie.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- James Peak & mist from Cozens
- A fence with log posts and rails stands next to a dirt road in the foreground of this view of James Peak at the intersection of Gilpin, Clear Creek and Grand counties in Colorado. The fence is possibly part of William Cozens' ranch near Fraser in...
- [between 1899 and 1904?]
- D & RG Western, trains
- A train from the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company passes near a cabin with a large corral next to it, possibly in Boulder or Gilpin County, Colorado. A small river is in the foreground. A horse and buggy is stopped among the shrubs on the far...
- [between 1899 and 1910?]
- Dams & Reservoirs - Boulder Co.
- Water pours over the edge of Barker Dam near Boulder, Colorado. A pile of branches and other debris is in the foreground. A sign hangs on the side of the dam reading: "Danger No Trespassing $25.00 Reward for information leading to conviction of...
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- James A. Atkins
- James A. Atkins 1890-1968 Teacher Came to Denver in 1927; teacher at Tennessee A & I College; assisted Dr. Ambrose Calves in Federal Emergency Relief activities for Negroes during the depression; national conferee in formulating the Charter of...
- undated
- Odell C. Barry
- Odell C. Barry October 10, 1941 Politician and Businessman Mayor, Northglenn Colorado 1980-1982; Northglenn City Councilman, Ward II 1971-1979; Denver Bronco. Odell C. Barry's accomplishments throughout Northglenn and the State of Colorado are...
- undated
- Syl Morgan-Smith
- Syl Morgan-Smith Communicator and Community Leader Mrs. Syl Morgan-Smith was one of the first African American television news anchorwomen in Colorado. She was a weather forecaster, sportscaster, television talk show host, newspaper editor, and...
- undated
- 1890 Sanborn Map of 12th & Broadway Area
- 1890 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map showing the existing buildings at the time at the 12th & Broadway area. The maps were created by the D.A. Sanborn Company, founded in New York in 1867. They are a valuable resource for research in architecture,...
- 1890
- Perspective Map of 12th and Broadway block drawn by H. Wellge, Library of Congress
- 1889
- 1904 Sanborn Map for the 12th & Broadway area
- 1904 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map for the 12th & Broadway area. Notice the changes from the 1890 map.
- 1904
- 1929 Sanborn Map of the 12th and Broadway area.
- 1929 Sanborn Map showing Auto Related Businesses on the block. All the businesses along Broadway are indicated as either garage, Auto Sales or Auto Sales and Service. On Lincoln only two areas are shown as domestic areas, the attached domestic...
- 1929
- 1951 Sanborn Map at 12th & Broadway
- The 1951 Sanborn Map shows the block again dominated by auto service and sales related businesses. The only exception to this is the apartment building on Lincoln and offices and garage for the Colorado State Patrol at 1244 Broadway.
- 1951
- Woodworth's Shorthand College, ca. 1915. In this photo: Olive Edith Kullgren
- My grandmother, Olive Edith Kullgren (1897-1986), attended Woodworth's Shorthand College & Night School in Denver. By 1915 she was advertising her stenography services: the 1915 Corbett & Ballenger's 43rd Annual Denver City Directory lists Miss...
- circa 1915
- Friends and Family show at the Bluebird
- One of my very favorite Denver music events is the several years running Nathaniel Rateliff Friends & Family holiday show. It's almost always a beautiful evening filled with amazing music and dear friends. In 2009 it was held at the Bluebird and...
- 2009 Dec 13
- Pinecliffe, Colorado postcard
- View of Pinecliffe, Colorado and the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks.
- circa 1950's
- Lincoln Hills County Club and the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
- View of the Lincoln Hills Country Club area in Pinecliffe, Colorado and the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
- circa 1950's
- Denver Health Heart
- 2012 May 01
- Lao Tzu, by Mark di Suvero
- 2011 Jun 28
- 1899 Inn, La Veta, Colo.
- View of the 1899 Inn located at 314 South Main Street, La Veta, Colo. Built in 1909, the two-story, vernacular stone structure has 18-inch walls with a full-length front porch, generous dormers and a mansard roof. The sign in front of the Inn reads...
- 1899 Inn (La Veta, Colo.)--1990-2000.; La Veta (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Hotels.; 1899 Inn (La Veta, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--Pictorial works.; La Veta (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- 1991
- 19th Street Diner, Glenwood Springs, Colo.
- View of the 19th Street Diner located at 1908 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The exterior of the 1950s style diner has a pink, black and white awning with the sign "19th St. Diner," a large external neon wall clock and a separate...
- 19th Street Diner (Glenwood Springs, Colo.)--2010-2020.; Diners (Restaurants)--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--2010-2020.; Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--2010-2020.; 19th Street Diner (Glenwood Springs, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Diners...
- 2011
- Fluorspar Mill, 4UR Ranch
- View of the abandoned Colorado Fluorspar Company Mine and mill on the 4UR ranch in Wagon Wheel Gap (Mineral County), Colorado. Shows a tailing pile, ore house and deteriorated wooden buildings. Corrugated metal buildings are next to the mill. Goose...
- 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Colorado Fluorspar Company Mine (Mineral County, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Wagon Wheel Gap (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Abandoned mines.; Mills.; Ore industry.; 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--Pictorial works.;...
- 2009
- 4UR Ranch
- View of the buildings of the 4UR Ranch in Wagon Wheel Gap (Mineral County), Colorado. Clapboard and log buildings are in a green field. A barn is nearby. The Colorado Fluorspar Company Mine is in the distance. Shows a fence and a dirt road.
- 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Wagon Wheel Gap (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Dude ranches.; 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Dude ranches--Colorado--Wagon Wheel Gap--Pictorial works.; Wagon Wheel Gap (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- 2009
- Mess hall, 4UR Ranch
- View of the mess hall at the 4UR Ranch in Wagon Wheel Gap Colorado. The one story log building has a green roof with side gables. A large metal bell is mounted outside the building. A wheel chair ramp leads to the entrance of the building.
- 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--Facilities--2000-2010.; Wagon Wheel Gap (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Dude ranches.; Log buildings.; 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Dude ranches--Colorado--Wagon Wheel Gap--Pictorial works.; Log...
- 2009
- Plunge pool, 4UR Ranch
- View of the an abandoned plunge pool at the 4UR Ranch in Wagon Wheel Gap (Mineral County), Colorado, The oval shaped swimming pool has a concrete wall and metal railing around it.
- 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--Facilities--2000-2010.; Wagon Wheel Gap (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Swimming pools.; 4UR Ranch (Wagon Wheel, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Wagon Wheel Gap--Pictorial works.; Wagon Wheel Gap...
- 2009
- D&D's Lounge and The 715
- View of D&D's Lounge & Disco located at 2716 Welton Street and The 715 located at 701-715 East 26th Avenue in the Five Points neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The two story brick commercial style buildings have rectangular windows on the second...
- 715 (Restaurant : Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; D & D's Lounge and Disco (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Restaurants.; 715 (Restaurant : Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; D & D's...
- 1999
- Perspective 9th Street Historic Park District
- Exterior street perspective showing two houses located at 1056 and 1068 9th Street, Auaria neighborhood, Denver, Colo. The houses are part of the 9th Street Historic Park on the Auraria Higher Education Center in Denver. The two story, wood house...
- 9th Street Historic Park (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1870-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Auraria (Denver, Colo.)--1870-1880.; Houses.; Neighborhoods.
- between 1973 and 1975
- Western History Subject Index
- A & A Rag Grading and metal co
- A Bar A Ranch, Encampment, Wyo
- A Black man smokes a pipe and holds the reins of a horse drawn sled on the A Bar A Ranch, in Encampment (Carbon County), Wyoming. The vehicle has an A-frame cover made of wooden poles.
- A Bar A Ranch (Carbon County, Wyo.)--People--1900-1920.; African Americans--Wyoming--Carbon County--1900-1920.; Carbon County (Wyo.)--1900-1920.; Horse teams--Wyoming--Carbon County--1900-1920.; Ranches--Wyoming--Carbon County--1900-1920.; Sleds &...
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- A. B. Ingols manufacturers of Colorado Gold Jewelry, 263 and 265 Fifteenth Street, Denver, Col.
- View of A. B. Ingols jewelry store in Denver, Colorado; shows a brick building with storefronts, cast iron trim, a cornice, a hanging pocket watch, a streetlamp, and signs: "A. B. Ingols Jewelry Manufactory."
- A. B. Ingols Jewelry Manufactory--Buildings--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Jewelry stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Street railroad tracks--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- A. B. Sopris, books and stationery, postoffice block, Denver, Colorado
- View of a Denver, Colorado storefront; shows men posing between display windows with lettering: "Allen B. Sopris, Bookseller and Stationer, All Paper News Rooms."
- A. B. Sopris, Books and Stationery--Buildings--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Bookstores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Commercial buildings--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Stationary trade--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- University Building, Denver
- View of the A. C. Foster Building / University Building (built 1911, W.E. and A.A. Fisher, architects) at 912 16th (Sixteenth) and Champa Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The 12 story brick building has stone and terra cotta trim,...
- A. C. Foster Building (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1980-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Office...
- 1985 June
- A. E. Meek delivery truck
- A man sits in the driver's seat of a delivery truck in Denver, Colorado. The rear of the truck is designed to look like a trunk. Signs on the truck read: "A. E. Meek Trunk & Bag Co." and "Trunks & Bags."
- A. E. Meek Trunk & Bag Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Equipment & supplies--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Leather industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- A.E. Meek Trunk and Bag Co., Denver
- View of the A.E. Meek Trunk & Bag Co., a luggage store at 1616 Stout Street in the Central Business District of Denver, Colorado. The two story brick commercial building has a flat roof, overhanging eaves.
- A. E. Meek Trunk & Bag Company (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1980-1990.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.
- [between 1980 and 1990?]
- Birch Broncho Busters - cowboy in fur chaps - probably Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Portrait of a cowboy with A.G. Birch Broncho Busters in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo); costume includes woolies (chaps), a bandana, and pistol in holster. He holds a bridle.
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Birch Broncho Busters - cowboy in fur chaps - probably Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Portrait of a cowboy with A.G. Birch Broncho Busters in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo); costume includes woolies (chaps), a bandana, a felt hat, and pistol in holster. He holds a bridle.
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Birch Broncho Busters - cowboy in fur chaps - probably Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Portrait of a cowboy with A.G. Birch Broncho Busters in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo); costume includes woolies (chaps), a bandana, a felt hat, gloves, and pistol in holster. He holds a whip.
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Birch Broncho Busters - cowboy in fur chaps - probably Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Portrait of a cowboy with A.G. Birch Broncho Busters in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo); costume includes woolies (chaps), a bandana, a felt hat, gloves, and pistol in holster. He holds a lariat.
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Birch Broncho Busters - cowboy in fur chaps - probably Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Portrait of a cowboy with A.G. Birch Broncho Busters in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo); costume includes woolies (chaps), a bandana, a felt hat, and pistol in holster. He holds a lariat.
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Birch Broncho Busters - cowboy in fur chaps - probably Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Portrait of a cowboy with A.G. Birch Broncho Busters in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo); costume includes woolies (chaps), a bandana, a felt hat, gloves, and pistol in holster. He holds a whip.
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Birch Broncho Busters - probably Cheyenne Frontier Days - bronc rider
- Group portrait of cowboys with A.G. Birch Broncho Busters in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo), in an arena. Costume includes pistols and woolies (chaps).
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Clothing & dress--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Rodeos--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- Probably Cheyenne Frontier Days
- Group portrait of (A.G. Birch Broncho Busters) cowboys in (probably) Cheyenne (Larimer County), Wyoming, at Cheyenne Frontier Days (rodeo); shows men with horses, woolies (chaps), gun belts, and lariats. Stairs ascend a curved wall or arena in the...
- A. G. Birch Broncho Busters--People--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Cheyenne (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Cowboys--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.; Horseback riding--Wyoming--Cheyenne--1900-1910.
- [1905?]
- A. H. Jones & Co importers and jobbers of wines, brandies and cigars Dealers in Kentucky, rye and white wheat whiskeys, California Wines and brandies, Crow & Clark's Block, Holladay Street, near G, Denver, Col.
- View of A. H. Jones & Co, in Denver, Colorado; shows men posing by brick buildings with storefronts. Sign reads: "E. H. Tobey & Co."
- A. H. Jones & Co.--Buildings--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880?]
- Ouray
- Spectators stand in front of the Beaumont Hotel and sit in parked automobiles to watch several bands performing possibly for an July Fourth (4th) (Independence Day) celebration on Main Third (3rd) Street, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. Business...
- A. Humphries Merc. Co. (Ouray, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Beaumont Drug Store (Ouray, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Beaumont Hotel (Ouray, Colo.)--1900-1920.; R. L. Lincoust & Co. (Ouray, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Ouray (Colo.)--1910-1930.;...
- [between 1915 and 1925]
- A. L. Ellis, groceries, fruit and ranch produce, Pearl Street, Boulder, Col.
- View of a brick storefront with stone trim in Boulder (Boulder County) Colorado; shows a man posing by merchandise, display windows, and signs: "A. L. Ellis, Groceries."
- A. L. Ellis--Buildings--1860-1880.; Boulder (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Boulder--1860-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Boulder--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Western History Subject Index
- A. P. Stephens concentrating & sampling mill
- Western History Subject Index
- A. S. & R. (Lake co.)
- A.T. Lewis and Sons building
- Exterior photograph of the old A.T. Lewis and Sons building located in Denver, Colorado. The building housed a succession of dry goods and department stores from 1891 to 1970, including: Saloman's Bazaar (1891-95); A.T. Lewis and Son Department...
- A. T. Lewis & Son Dry Goods Company (Denver, Colo.--1990-2000).; Dry goods stores--Colorado--Denver--1990-2000.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.;...
- 1994 August
- A.T. Lewis and Sons building
- Exterior photograph of the old A.T. Lewis and Sons building located in Denver, Colorado. The building housed a succession of dry goods and department stores from 1891 to 1970, including: Saloman's Bazaar (1891-95); A.T. Lewis and Son Department...
- A. T. Lewis & Son Dry Goods Company (Denver, Colo.--1990-2000).; Dry goods stores--Colorado--Denver--1990-2000.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.;...
- 1994 August
- A.T. Lewis and Sons building
- Exterior photograph of the old A.T. Lewis and Sons building located in Denver, Colorado. The building housed a succession of dry goods and department stores from 1891 to 1970, including: Saloman's Bazaar (1891-95); A.T. Lewis and Son Department...
- A. T. Lewis & Son Dry Goods Company (Denver, Colo.--1990-2000).; Dry goods stores--Colorado--Denver--1990-2000.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.;...
- 1994 August
- A.T. Lewis and Sons building
- Exterior photograph of the old A.T. Lewis and Sons building located in Denver, Colorado. The building housed a succession of dry goods and department stores from 1891 to 1970, including: Saloman's Bazaar (1891-95); A.T. Lewis and Son Department...
- A. T. Lewis & Son Dry Goods Company (Denver, Colo.--1990-2000).; Dry goods stores--Colorado--Denver--1990-2000.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.;...
- 1994 August