Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- South High School Bas-Relief Figure
- Mounted photograph of a bas-relief sculpture by artist Robert Garrison. Sculpture was originally created for South Denver High School as a decorative architectural element. Figure is done in the Romanesque tradition is clothed in a toga and...
- South High School (Denver, Colo.)--Sculpture--1920-1930.; South High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Garrison, Robert, Sculptor.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- circa 1925
- South High School Bas-Relief Figures
- Mounted photograph of a bas-relief sculpture by artist Robert Garrison. Sculpture was originally created for South Denver High School as a decorative architectural element. Figures are done in the Romanesque tradition with both men looking away...
- South High School (Denver, Colo.)--Sculpture--1920-1930.; South High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Garrison, Robert, Sculptor.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- circa 1925
- South High School Bas-Relief Figure
- Mounted photograph of a bas-relief sculpture by artist Robert Garrison. Sculpture was originally created for South Denver High School as a decorative architectural element. Figure is done in the Romanesque tradition is clothed in a toga and...
- South High School (Denver, Colo.)--Sculpture--1920-1930.; South High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Garrison, Robert, Sculptor.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- circa 1925
- South High School Bas-Relief Frieze
- Mounted photograph of a bas-relief frieze by artist Robert Garrison. Frieze was originally created for South Denver High School as a decorative architectural element. Figures are done in the Romanesque tradition and are clothed in medieval or...
- South High School (Denver, Colo.)--Sculpture--1920-1930.; South High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Garrison, Robert, Sculptor.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- circa 1925
- South High School Bas-Relief Figures
- Mounted photograph of a bas-relief sculpture by artist Robert Garrison. Sculpture was originally created for South Denver High School as a decorative architectural element. Figures are done in the Romanesque tradition with both women looking away...
- South High School (Denver, Colo.)--Sculpture--1920-1930.; South High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Garrison, Robert, Sculptor.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- circa 1925
- Van Briggle Art Pottery original pieces 1st prizes at Paris Ex. & St. Louis Fair
- An interior display at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, features ceramic vases and jugs with bas-relief floral or vegetal designs; some have carved wooden bases.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- The Van Briggle Art Pottery
- Interior display features ceramic vases with carved, bas-relief vegetal and floral designs; one piece depicts a flamingo, Van Briggle Art Pottery in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Van Briggle Pottery
- Interior display features ceramic vases and a mug with bas-relief floral designs; some have carved wooden bases, Van Briggle's Art Pottery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Van Briggle Art Pottery, original pieces took 1st prize at Paris Exposition also St. Louis & other fairs
- View of a ceramic vase and pitchers display at Van Briggle Pottery Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. They feature bas-relief floral patterns and a human form; some have carved wooden bases.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Potteries--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Van Briggle Pottery
- Interior display features ceramic vases with bas-relief floral or human designs; some have carved wooden bases, Van Briggle's Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Van Briggle
- An interior display at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, features ceramic vases and bowls with carved bas-relief floral or insect designs.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Van Briggle
- Interior view at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows wooden benches flanking a brick arch frame fireplace with floral tiles, a mantle with ceramic vases and bas-relief tiles diplayed on the floor.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1910-1920.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Potteries--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Georgetown
- A gravestone in the Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado, cemetery has a plaque: "In memory of my dear wife," and inscription: "Jane, wife of Isaac ?regay. Died Jan. 22, 1879," topped by a bas-relief of a handshake.
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Georgetown--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Georgetown--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Judge Benjamin Barr Lindsey
- Portrait of Judge Benjamin Barr Lindsey, with a girl on his lap. He sits at a desk, by a Greek bas-relief lamp.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Judges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Confederate reunion
- View of conventioneers in Trinidad, Colorado. A man standing speaks to a seated woman holding a crutch. A U. S. Mailbox is on the wall under a sign that reads: "Young Ladies Desiring Escorts Register Here - Escort Committee." On the wall in the...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mathes, Ben.; Paylor, I. Irvin.
- August, 1939
- Town's first fire bell
- View of a monument in Trinidad, Colorado. A brass bell hangs in a stepped arch atop a circular brick base. A metal panel reads: "City's First Fire Bell - Purchased January 29, 1890 - First Located Corner of Main & Commercial - Retired 1928."...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bells--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1970.; Monuments & markers--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1970.
- 1969 May 21
- Wheeler Clock
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking north. The clock was donated by Jerome Wheeler to the town of Manitou Springs to commemorate the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company in 1890. Made of...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980- 1990.
- 1983
- Wheeler Clock
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking west. The clock was donated by Jerome Wheeler to the town of Manitou Springs to commemorate the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company in 1890. Made of...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1940-1950.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1940- 1950.
- 1942
- Wheeler Clock
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking west. In the foreground is the clock donated by Jerome Wheeler to the town of Manitou Springs to commemorate the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company in...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890- 1900.; Manitou Mineral Water and Ginger Champagne Bottling Works.
- [between 1890-1895?]
- Gems of Manitou, 667
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking west. Clock was donated by Jerome Wheeler to the town of Manitou Springs to commemorate the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company in 1890. Made of cast...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1910.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890- 1910.; Manitou Mineral Water and Ginger Champagne Bottling Works.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Interior / parlor
- Interior presentation view of a residence in (probably) Denver, Colorado; shows chairs with brocade upholstery, fringe, and tassels. A fireplace door has a bas-relief horse; lace curtains, a china plate, ceiling lamp, and ingrain carpet complete...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Chairs--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- The Utopia Flats at Colfax & Pennsylvania
- View of Utopia Flats at Colfax and Pennsylvania Streets in Denver, Colorado; features include Palladian windows, wrought iron balconies, arched windows, arcades, a cornice, and bas-relief panels.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Henry Myron Blackmer residence
- Interior view of the Henry Myron Blackmer residence in Denver, Colorado; features a fireplace, mantle with bas-relief flourishes, candlesticks, and a bust of a man.
- Blackmer, Henry Myron, 1869-1962--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Palm Room - 60 ft wide & 70 ft long
- Interior view of the Claude K. Boettcher residence, in Denver, Colorado; decor includes upholstered couches, chairs, ottomans, palms, a sculpture of a woman, lamps, a crystal chandelier, classical columns, and a planter with bas-relief ornaments.
- Boettcher, Claude K. (Claude Kedzie), 1875-1957.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Sunspaces--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Lawrence Cowle Phipps residence
- View of the billiard room in the Lawrence Cowle Phipps house at 3400 Belcaro Drive in the Belcaro neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A pool table, chairs, globe, fireplace, and ornate wood paneling are in the room.
- Phipps, Lawrence Cowle, 1862-1958--Homes & haunts.; Belcaro (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Billiard rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1949
- The Ames Monument, Sherman, Wyo.
- A man leans against the sixty feet high Ames Monument built to honor Oliver and Oakes Ames in Sherman (Albany County), Wyoming. Shows a granite pyramidal structure with a bas-relief sculpture that reads: "Born January 10, 1804. Died May 8, 1873."...
- Union Pacific Railroad Company.; Ames Monument (Wyo.)--1880-1910.; Sherman (Wyo.)--1880-1910.; Monuments & memorials--Wyoming--Sherman--1880-1910.; Ames, Oakes, 1804-1873--Monuments.; Ames, Oliver, 1807-1877--Monuments.
- [between 1882 and 1902?]
- Oakes Ames Monument
- View of Ames Monument on the Union Pacific Railroad near Sherman, Wyoming. The granite brick pyramid has a bas-relief of Oakes Ames near the top. Words engraved on the monument read: "In Memory of Oakes Ames and Oliver Ames."
- Ames, Oakes, 1804-1873--Monuments.; Ames, Oliver, 1807-1877--Monuments.; Union Pacific Railroad Company--1890-1920.; Ames Monument (Wyo.)--1890-1920.; Sherman (Wyo.)--1890-1920.; Monuments & memorials--Wyoming--Sherman--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920?]
- Transportation Building, World's Fair, Chicago
- View of the Golden Doorway of the Transportation Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. Designed by the Architectural firm of Alder and Sullivan, the building is a Romanesque style structure with Moorish...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Doors & doorways--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Transportation Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Golden Doorway of the Transportation Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The structure, designed by the architectural firm of Alder and Sullivan is Romanesque in style with Moorish...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Doors & doorways--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Mining Building, Chicago World's Fair
- View of the Mining Building at the World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois. The building is a Renaissance style structure designed by architect S. S. Beman. The exterior is decorated with ornate bas-relief decorations and a...
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893: Chicago, Ill.)--Buildings.; Chicago (Ill.)--1890-1900.; Exhibition buildings--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.; Pedestrian bridges--Illinois--Chicago--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- Idaho Springs
- A rectangular headstone at the cemetery in Idaho Springs, Colorado, features a bas-relief of an unidentified object, and a modified arch top. It is inscribed with: "Clarence H., died Feb. 20,. 1880, Aged 7 Yrs. 6 Mos. Also, "Infant son ??, of W. T....
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Idaho Springs
- A rectangular headstone-for-two, at the cemetery in Idaho Springs, Colorado, features a bas-relief of an unidentified object above an inscription which reads: "Louise E. Kientz, Born July 19, 1873. Died May 22, 1874.," and beneath, "Blancha...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1969]
- Chicago and Northwestern monument
- Stone monument near Dubois (Fremont County), Wyoming shows a tie hack (laborer) in bas-relief with related historical features sculpted around him. A plaque affixed to the monument reads "Erected to perpetuate the memory of the hardy woods and...
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company--Commemoration--1940-1950.; Dubois (Wyo.)--1940-1950.; Monuments & memorials--Wyoming--Dubois--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Boulder
- Robed priests pose by doors in recessed, stone arches in Boulder, Colorado. Incised flourishes are in the spandrels; the metal doors have bas-relief images of Biblical characters, and symbols are in the transoms. Raised letters read: "and God...
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (Boulder, Colo.)--1970- 1980.; Boulder (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Boulder--1970-1980.; Priests--Colorado--Boulder--1970-1980.
- [between 1970 and 1979?]
- Western History Subject Index
- Annunciation (bas-relief)
- Municipal Facts: Volume 9 Numbers 1 and 2, 1926 January-February
- Brief histories of the Denver Public Schools
- Compiled for the administrative offices of the Denver Public Schools, this book contains brief histories for the majority of the Public Schools in Denver, Colorado up to they year 1952.
- Denver Public Schools--History.
- 1952
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Art
- Colorado portrait and biography index : gathered and arranged from histories, magazines, newspaper files, land records, and many other sources, 1931, 1932, 1933, Denver.
- Index originally created by Henrietta Bromwell in 1933 of 31,000 items regarding biographies and portraits of politicians, miners, club women, newspaper editors, artists, businessmen, legislators, early settlers, settlements, mines, geographical...
- Colorado--Biography.
- 1933, 2005