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- Eucharistic Fast for the poor with Rev. Dr. Robert V.Moss, right, and Rev. Charles L. Burns Jr. of the United Church of Chirst.
- A black and white photograph of an empty communion plate. The empty plate symbolizes a eucharist fast. It is intended as a reminder of the needs of the world's poor.Rev. Dr. Robert V. Moss,right, and Rev. Charles L. Burns Jr. are pictured.
- Plymouth Congregational Church (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1969 October 5
- Bennett Avenue in 1969, Cripple Creek, Colorado
- Sidewalk view of Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; an unidentified woman stands in an open doorway of Riis Johnson Antique and Imports business; numerous cars are parked along Bennett Avenue; parts of the sidewalk are in disrepair,; business...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Antique stores--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- 1969 December 17
- Public Service Company Building, Georgetown, Colorado
- Exterior view of the Public Service Company building located at the west end of Sixth (6th) Street, Georgetown, Colorado. The building it is built of cinder block, designed to blend in with local architectur, and surrounded by a black metal fence....
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Power plants--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.
- 1968
- Bennett Avenue in 1969, Cripple Creek, Colorado
- Business and sidewalk partial view of one and two-story flat-roof brick commercial buildings on Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; buildings have decorated boxed cornices and recessed entryways; man walks on stone slab sidewalk that is in...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Barbershops--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- 1969 December 17
- At fire of 10/23/66
- A firefighter in Brighton, Colorado, crouches in his coat and hard hat, and holds an oxygen mask to his face. His outfit includes low topped shoes, a wristwatch, and a wedding ring.
- Brighton (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.
- 1966
- At fire of 10/23/66
- A fireman in Brighton, Colorado, cranks a wrench at the top of a fire hydrant; a fireman behind him points at something. Men in the background work on a pump mounted on the front of a 1940's firetruck. A brick building with a glass-brick window is...
- Brighton (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.; Fires--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.
- 1966 [October 23]
- At fire of 10/23/66
- During a fire in Brighton, Colorado, the backs of two firemen are in the foreground; letters on one's coat read "West Adams County Fire Dept," and on his hat "WAC;" the other's reads "BFD." Both face a crane that reaches to the top of a brick...
- Brighton (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.; Fires--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.
- 1966 [October 23]
- At fire of 10/23/66
- Firetrucks, firemen, and hoses are in the street around a smoking commercial building during a fire in Brighton, Colorado. Jets of water are aimed at windows on the second floor, and a crane reaches to the roof; two men are at its upper end. A...
- Brighton (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.; Fires--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.
- 1966
- During $500,000 fire
- Water floods the street after a fire in Brighton, Colorado, and firemen spray a firehose. A brick commercial building with broken plate glass windows and a metal framed entry has letters over it that read: "[Lad]ies Toggery." One of many signs...
- Brighton (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.; Fires--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.
- Oct 23, 1966
- Shortly after holdup
- Side view of the Golden State Bank triangular sign and building with overhanging shingled roof, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Golden (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Banks--Colorado--Golden--1960-1970.
- Oct. 2, 1968
- Opening of Northglenn Shopping Center, Sen. Gordon Allot speaking
- Senator Gordon Allot speaks to a crowd at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Northglenn Mall, Adams County, Colorado.
- Northglenn (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Building dedications--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Legislators--United States--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Allot, Gordon.
- March 14, 1968
- Ribbon snipping opens Northglenn Shopping Center
- At a ribbon cutting ceremony for Northglenn Mall, Adams County, Colorado, Jordon Perlmutter and officials are on stage. A wheel made from carnations and ribbon spokes has names of stores; a crowd looks on.
- Northglenn (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Building dedications--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Northglenn--1960-1970.; Perlmutter, Jordon.
- March 14, 1968
- Row of commercial buildings, Cripple Creek
- Two-story commercial brick buildings in a row, Cripple Creek, Colorado; several abandoned buildings have boarded-up windows; sign on movie theater states "Silent Movie" and posters on theater doorway include: "Harry Carey in Night Hawk," "Westward...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960- 1970.; Streets--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- 1969 December 17
- Cripple Creek, 1969
- View west on Bennett Avenue towards Midland Terminal Railway station, Cripple Creek, Colorado; one and two-story flat-roof brick commercial buildings line the street; "The Branch" is painted on side of a building; additional signs include: "Mt....
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- 1969 December 17
- Westminster, Colorado
- A uniformed fireman and Santa Claus pose on a Westminster Fire Department fire engine, Westminster, Adams County, Colorado. Painted on the side of the fire engine: "Westminster Colo. Fire Dept. No."
- Westminster (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Westminster--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Westminster--1960-1970.; Santa Claus--Colorado--Westminster--1960-1970.
- December 19, 1966
- Midland Terminal Station, Cripple Creek
- Exterior view of Cripple Creek District Museum (formerly Midland Terminal Railway Station), Cripple Creek, Colorado; building was constructed in 1896, closed in 1949 after railroad halted operations, and reopened in 1953 as a private nonprofit...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- 1969 December 17
- During protest over apprehension of Spanish American in Denver bus bombing case
- A Mexican-American man speaks into a microphone in Denver, Colorado, during a protest. Picket sign reads: "Chicano Means Power." An ornate lamp is on a brick building with entablature.
- Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demonstrations--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- [1970, February 11]
- During protest over apprehension of Spanish Americans in Denver bus bombing case
- Young Mexican-American men protest the arrest of Mexican Americans for a bus bombing in Denver, Colorado. They hold a sign that reads: "Chicano Means Power."
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demonstrations--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970 February 11
- "Shoot-out" staged as event
- View of a staged shoot-out between outlaw cowboys on 6th (Sixth) Street during the Centennial festivities in Georgetown, Colorado. Three men wear cowboy hats, boots, leather vests, and holsters. One outlaw doubles over from gunshot; the other two...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Centennial celebrations--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.; Cowboys--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.; Historical reenactments--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.
- 1968 July 14
- "Shoot-out" staged as event
- View of a staged shoot-out between outlaw cowboys on 6th (Sixth) Street during the Centennial festivities in Georgetown, Colorado. A sheriff wearing a star badge, cowboy hat, leather vest and holster with gun looks on as cowboy walks down street...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Centennial celebrations--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.; Cowboys--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.; Historical reenactments--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.
- 1968 July 14
- Spectators watching "shoot- out" staged as event
- Revelers pose on 6th (Sixth) Street in Georgetown (Clear Creek County), Colorado during a Centennial celebration; a teenage man wears blue jeans, a cowboy hat, leather vest, bandana, gun and holsters. A woman wears a short flared dark dress with...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Centennial celebrations--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.; Historical markers--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.; Teenagers--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.
- 1968 July 14
- Spectators watching Centennial events
- Spectators sit and stand on stone marker commemorating the importance of the Georgetown Mining Region as they watch the Centennial festivities on 6th (Sixth) Street in Georgetown, Colorado. The children wear blue jeans, plaid shorts and shirts, and...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Centennial celebrations--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.; Historical markers--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1970.
- 1968 July 14
- W. Colfax Drive-In Theatre
- View of a movie sign in Denver, Colorado; it reads: "W. Colfax Drive In Theatre," and "Jane Fonda & Charles Boyer - Barefoot In The Park," and "Alfie."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Drive-in theaters--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Electric signs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1967 December 6
- St. Anthony's Feast Mt. Carmel Catholic Church 3549 Navajo St.
- View of a parade for the Feast of Saint Anthony's Day near Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 3549 Navajo Street in the Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A priest walks near the head of the parade followed by a group of men and a statue of...
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Highland (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Religious processions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1967 June 17
- Denver author Mrs. Helen Lowrie Marshall read an original poem to the crowd in Castle Rock's Courthouse Square Sunday night during the annual "Lighting of the Star" ceremonies
- Mrs. Helen Lowrie Marshall stands reciting her poem on a platform on the north side of the Castle Rock Courthouse, Douglas County, Colorado. She wears a waistlength fur coat, patterned skirt, hat, boots and eyeglasses. Two men sit on folding chairs...
- Castle Rock (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Choirs (Music)--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970.; Marshall, Helen Lowrie.
- 1968 December 1
- City hall model viewed
- Arvada Mayor Robert E. Johnson and City Manager Dick Thomas study a scale architectural model of the proposed City Hall with architect Don Barker. The room has veneer composite paneling, flags, wall clock, and a glass beaker. Name plate on a desk...
- Arvada (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Architectural models--Colorado--Arvada--1970-1980.
- 1970 May 18
- City of Castle Rock turned on its 45-foot, 93-bulb, Christmas star for the 38th time
- Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Potter, Mayor Pete Burgess, and Fire Chief Marvin Schlageter pose in front of the Christmas star on top of the Castle Rock ryholite lava rock formation above the town of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. The...
- Castle Rock (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970.; Rock formations--Colorado--Castle Rock--1960-1970.
- 1968 December 1
- Pastor gives sermon on rooftop Church of God of Prophecy
- A man standing on a rooftop extends a small bushel basket (collection basket) on a rope to a man with an outstretched arm below, Church of God of Prophesy, 5890 Newport Street, Commerce City, Colorado. Reverend Jerald Baxter held service on the...
- Commerce City (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Commerce City--1960-1970.
- November 20, 1966
- Pastor gives sermon on the rooftop
- Reverand Jerald Baxter preaches from a pulpit on a rooftop platform, Church of God of Prophesy, Commerce City, Colorado. A group of men, women and children, black and white, stand below listening to the sermon. The 1955 church is a one-story brick...
- Commerce City (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Commerce City--1960-1970.
- November 20, 1966
- Ceremonies marking completion of paving of Frederick, Colo's entire 4 1/2 mile street system
- Long shadows are cast by rows of chairs set up in an intersection to celebrate the paving of the entire four and one-half mile street system in Frederick, Colorado. Scene includes people seated and standing, a woman near the microphone on a table...
- Frederick (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Frederick--1960-1970.; Celebrations--Colorado--Frederick--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Frederick--1960-1970.
- October 2, 1966
- Golden State Bank, shortly after holdup
- Facade of the Golden State Bank building with overhanging shingled roof, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, includes a few pedestrians, a Ford automobile parked curbside with Castle Rock in the background.
- Golden (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Banks--Colorado--Golden--1960-1970.
- Oct 2, 1968
- Golden State Bank, shortly after holdup
- Interior view of the Golden State Bank, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, shows male bank employees, upset after a holdup. The open vault, a star-shaped clock, the teller counter, desks and glassed-in offices are in the background.
- Golden (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Banks--Colorado--Golden--1960-1970.
- Oct 2, 1968