Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- D&RGW at Narrow Gauge Hotel, south Alamosa, Colo. (2-8-0) 346, caboose 0500, (2-8-2) 476 passing across the highway.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western locomotive 346 (2-8-0), a coal tender, and "Mount Blanca and Western" caboose 0500 sit on display at the Narrow Gauge Motel in Alamosa (Alamosa County), Colorado. Locomotive 476 (2-8-2) with a coal tender passes in the...
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1950-1960.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960.
- 1952 April
- Boggio's Parisienne Rotisserie
- View of Boggio's Parisienne Rotisserie, a restaurant and lounge located near the corner of Tremont Place and Broadway in Denver, Colorado. The building has a tile overhang roof and arched windows and entrances. Signs on the building read: "Air...
- Adolph Coors Company--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; General Outdoor Advertising Co.--Products--1940-1950.; Denver...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Advertising - Billboards
- Three men stand near a billboard that advertises Cudahy's Soap possibly in Colorado. The billboard reads: "Cudahy's Diamond 'G' Soap, the C Mark, Does Better Work and Goes Further Than Any Other Laundry Soap." Two of the men wear work clothes and...
- Billboards--1890-1900.
- 1897, September 29
- 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?]
- Byers Bull Dogs billboard
- View of the Byers Junior / Senior High School Bulldogs sign on Highway 36 in Byers (Arapahoe County), Colorado. The sign reads: "Byers Bull Dog Champions" and has two cartoon bulldogs. Under the title is a list of the years and teams who have won...
- Byers Junior - Senior High School (Byers, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Byers (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Billboards.; Byers Junior - Senior High School (Byers, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Billboards--Colorado--Byers--Pictorial works.; Byers (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- 2001
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.; Couples.; Dogs.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Coffee cups.; Coffee industry.; Elephants.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Morton Salt
- View of a billboard located at West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Morton Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.; Women.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for General Tire
- Panoramic view of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; General Tire & Rubber Co.--Public relations--1930-1940.; W. L. Lebling Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations. 1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Children.; Tire industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Seiberling Rubber Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Gilbert Rugg, Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Seiberling Rubber Company (Akron, Ohio)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile equipment & supplies.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Buick
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Broadway - Buick Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Buick Motor Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; McFarland Auto Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Norton - Buick Auto Co. (Denver,...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Norton - Buick Auto Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Norton - Buick Auto Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobile dealerships.; Billboards.; Buick automobile.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American National Bank
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American National Bank (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Banks.; Billboards.; Pyramids.; Great Sphinx (Egypt)
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American Furniture Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American Furniture Company (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Furniture stores.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Original "Manitou" Sparkling Water
- View of a billboard at 20th and Blake Streets in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Beverage industry.; Beverages.; Billboards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Firestone truck tires
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. Electric lights are mounted on top of the billboard. The billboard reads: "Back of...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver Rubber Tire Works (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Firestone Tire and Rubber Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobile equipment & supplies.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Estes Park hotels
- View of a billboard on the Boulder - Longmont Road in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Estes Park Chalets (Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Grand Lake Lodge (Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Stanley Hotel (Estes Park, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Cottrell's Clothes
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. A small sign on top of the billboard reads: "Alden Sign Co." Electric lights are mounted on...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Cottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Clothing stores.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Episcopal churches.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard advertising awnings
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Awnings.; Billboards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Morgues &...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Walker's Mexene Seasoning
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Walker Austex--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Canned foods.; Chili con carne.; Chili powder.; Tamales.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American Beauty macaroni
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American Beauty Pasta Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Pasta products.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for the Pierce Hotel
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Pierce Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Hotels.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boys.; Coffee industry.; Dogs.; Peanut butter.; Roller skating.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Ambrose Wine
- View of a billboard located at East 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and Grant Street, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Ambrose Wine (Calif.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Wine industry.; Wine.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Drewry Ale
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co."...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Drewrys Ltd. USA (South Bend, Ind.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beer.; Billboards.; Brewing industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Lily Salt
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Coca Cola
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps topped with balls, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read:...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Coca-Cola Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beverage industry.; Billboards.; Carbonated beverages.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Skidmore's
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. A small sign mounted on the cornice reads: "Alden Sign Co."...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Hart, Schaffner & Marx--Public relations--1930-1940.; Skidmore's (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Clothing industry.; Clothing stores.; Suits (Clothing)
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Cottrell's
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Cottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Hart, Schaffner & Marx--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Clothing industry.; Clothing stores.; Suits...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for McPhee & McGinnity Co.
- View of an Alden Sign Co. billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. The sign has a skirt with a cornice and latticework. Text reads: "You'll...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; McPhee & McGinnity Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Lumberyards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Carey-ized Salt
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boxes.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Daly Insurance
- View of a billboard located at the corner of West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Daly Insurance (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Crosswalks.; Insurance companies.; Pedestrians.; Insurance agents.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Hill and Hill bourbon
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; National Distillers Products Corporation--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Breweries.; Whiskey.; Alcoholic beverage industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Kingston's
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. A small sign on top of the billboard reads: "Alden Sign Co." Shows a man in an overcoat. A...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Kingston's (Firm)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Clothing & dress.; Clothing stores.; Women.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for General Electric refrigerators and Public Service Company of Colorado
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame is in an Art-Deco style with stylized newel posts on either side, molding and a cornice mounted on the top that reads: "Public Service Company of Colorado." A small plaque...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; General Electric Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Public Service Company of Colorado--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Public utility companies.; Refrigerator...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Boggio's Rotisserie
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame is in an Art-Deco style. A plaque on the molding at the bottom of the sign reads: "General Outdoor Adv. Co." The sign shows a portrait of a man, he has his hair combed back...
- Boggio's Mount Crest Motel (Lakewood, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; General Outdoor Advertising Co.--Products--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Billboards.; Motels.;...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Billboard for Folger's Coffee
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. the bottom of the sign has a narrow skirt with vertical uprights and a small plaque...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1940-1950.; J.A. Folger and Company--Public relations--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Billboards.; Coffee industry.; Coffee.
- 1942?
- Billboard for Stetson hats
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. Shows a cowboy inside a room, he looks in a mirror, combs his hair, and holds his hat. His...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; John B. Stetson Hat Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; May Shoe & Clothing Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Cowboys.; Department stores.; Hat industry.; Hats.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Curtis Street
- View of Curtis Street in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked on both sides of the street and streetcar no. 123 is in the distance. Shows a hamburger stand with a crenelated parapet, signs read: "Jack's White Castle no.1" "Hamburgers 5 cents...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts.; Commercial streets.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]