View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows torrents of muddy water. West Denver High School is in the background.
West High School (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
A work crew stands on the remains of the Castlewood Canyon Dam in Douglas County after flood waters from Cherry Creek broke through the dam. Rock debris from the dam is strewn on the canyon floor.
Castlewood Canyon Dam (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Douglas County (Colo.) 1930-1940.; Dams--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.
A view of the destroyed Castlewood Dam after the flood of Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado. Shows the remains of the dam strewn throughout the canyon in Douglas County.
Castlewood Canyon Dam (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Douglas County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Dams--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.
View of Castlewood Canyon Dam ruins in Douglas County, Colorado; shows Cherry Creek and stone and mortar remains.
Castlewood Canyon Dam (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Douglas County (Colo.) 1930-1940.; Dams--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.;...
Aerial view of Cherry Creek and Castlewood Canyon Dam in Douglas County, Colorado. Ruins of the broken dam are strewn in the riverbed.
Castlewood Canyon Dam (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Douglas County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Canyons--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.; Dams--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.;...
Aerial view of Cherry Creek and the destroyed Castlewood Dam in Douglas County, Colorado after the flood. Shows a farm house and barn.
Castlewood Canyon Dam (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Douglas County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Dams--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.;...
View of Cherry Creek floodwater in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows the Sunken Gardens under water and West High School.
West High School (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Sunken Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
View of Colorado and Southern railroad bridge repair over Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break. Railroad machinery has letters: "C B & Q Pile Driver."
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Colorado and Southern Railway--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Pile drivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railroad...
View of a Cherry Creek flood at 8th (Eighth) Avenue and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. A car is in the foreground; spectators watch by the Nurses Home and County Hospital (Denver General Hospital) in the background.
Denver General Hospital--Buildings--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
Shows a dual arch concrete bridge over the Cherry Creek at the intersection of Champa Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features a decorative concrete railing and arched supports.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Stout Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative concrete side railing and two large pillars for support. Local businesses show in the...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a metal bridge over Cherry Creek at Lawrence Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows the old City Hall Building, Hotel Boulevard, and local businesses. Signs read: "Hotel Boulevard", "River Shannon Cafe", "Wholesale Automotive and Electrical"...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Automobiles cross over the Cherry Creek on the concrete bridge at West Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative concrete railing. Shows utility poles, lamp posts and local businesses. Signs read: "Dinty Moore's",...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Men, women and children ice skate on Cherry Creek underneath a concrete bridge located at Bannock Street in Denver, Colorado. Three people on the bridge watch the ice skaters below.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Ice skating--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
Shows a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at Clarkson Street in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features arched support and decorative cutwork on the concrete railing.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at York Street in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative cut work on the concrete side railing and four lamp posts on the four corners of the bridge railing.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at Logan Street in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative cut work on the railing and two lamp posts. The building in the background is possibly the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at Colorado Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative cut work on concrete railing and arched supports.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a concrete bridge over the Cherry Creek at the intersection of 11th (Eleventh) and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative railings and arched supports. A residence is in the background.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of West 12th (Twelfth) Avenue and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative railings and arches and pillars for support.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Aerial view of Cherry Creek flood damage in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows the washed out Colorado Boulevard bridge, water, and sandbars.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
View of Cherry Creek and the 8th (Eighth) Avenue bridge in Denver, Colorado. Waves arise from flood water resulting from the breach of the Castlewood Canyon Dam.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Residents watch crews clean up damage on downtown streets after Cherry Creek flooded and caused the Castlewood Dam to collapse. Shows machinery and flooded buildings.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
People watch crews clean up damage from a Cherry Creek (Castlewood Canyon) flood, in Denver, Colorado. Shows Curtis Street, the Municipal Auditorium, the Telephone Exchange Building, the Daniels and Fisher Tower, and a crane.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Cleaning--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Hoisting...
Flood water rushes under a bridge at 8th (Eighth) and Broadway in Denver, Colorado, following the Castlewood Dam collapse. Signs in the background read: "American Beauty Spaghetti and Macaroni" and "Denver Buick". Shows trolley cars and automobiles.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Children ride makeshift rafts down flooded West 29th Avenue and Huron Streets following the Cherry Creek / Castlewood Canyon flood, Denver, Colorado.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Children playing in water--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rafts--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Shows flood waters near the 23rd Street viaduct in lower downtown Denver, Colorado, after the Castlewood Dam destruction and subsequent Cherry Creek flood in 1933.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Shows a metal bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Blake Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge has ornamented railing along the edge. In the background are local businesses and additional viaducts. Signs on the...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Wazee Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The brick has ornamental railings on both sides and concrete pillars for support. Local businesses nearby include "Pioneer Wholesale...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Cherry Creek flows underneath a bridge at the intersection of Market Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The bridge has decorative cement railings on both sides and concrete pillars for support. Local businesses in the background...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Shows a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Larimer Street and Speer Boulevard in Denver. The bridge features concrete pillars and decorative side railings. The old Denver city hall and police station are in the background.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Shows a metal truss bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Broadway and 7th (Seventh) in Denver, Colorado. A billboard with a working clock in the background reads: "Chevrolet Chevrolet's First Again". Writing on a building reads: "Sure...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
A view of a concrete bridge over Cherry Creek at the intersection of Speer Boulevard and Downing Street in Denver, Colorado. The bridge features decorative cut work on the concrete railing, a metal pipe runs along side the bridge railing.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Aerial view of Cherry Creek during a flood in downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph building, Gas and Electric Company building, Municipal Auditorium, and the old City Hall.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
View of flooded rail yards near the South Platte River and Cherry Creek after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break in Denver, Colorado. A round house and the Zuni Power Plant are nearby.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Power plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railroad...
Cherry Creek water floods 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break. Automobiles, streetcars, and pedestrians line sidewalks in front of storefronts. The dome of the Customs House is to the side; sign reads:...
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Street railroads--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
View of Cherry Creek flood damage in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break. Men and boys clear debris by a bridge over Cherry Creek; warehouses are in the background. Sign reads: "American Forge Works - Oil Well Supplies."
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows muddy water in standing waves. A business at 115 West 7th (Seventh) Avenue has a sign: "O. P. Skaggs System Foods."
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows torrents of muddy water. West Denver High School is to the left.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows the Broadway Street bridge, people, and a car dealership with a smokestack and signs: "Continental, Buick."
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile dealerships--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows torrents of muddy water in standing waves. People look on from the side.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows torrents of muddy water in standing waves. People look on from the side; boys wear plastic visors.
Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.