Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Parade for Charles A. Lindbergh
- Thousands of people line the sidewalks along 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado to cheer Charles A. Lindbergh after his solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. A sign reads: "F & C Wonderful Shoes 5-6."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Air pilots--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- September 27, 1927
- Start of B'way Viaduct at Walnut and B'way
- View of the entrance to the Broadway Viaduct in Denver, Colorado. The McPhee McGinnity Building is near the bridge. Signs on and near buildings read: "The Silver State Laundry Co.," "Minehart-Traylor Co.," and "Joel L. Shackelford Realty Company."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1923
- Improvements 19th & Broadway at the time wrecking started for the Broadway Extension
- View of the intersection of 19th (Nineteenth) Street and Broadway in Denver, Colorado. Buildings abandoned for the construction of the Broadway Extension are near the street. Signs read: "Hamilton Campbell," "Globe Cleaners Dyers," "The Girvin...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Road construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1921?]
- Colo bldg
- View of the Colorado Building on the corner of 16th (Sixteenth) and California Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians and automobiles are in the street. Signs read: "A. J. Stark & Co.," "The Powers-Behen Co.," and "Babcock & Jones."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1925 December 31
- Denver shopping
- View of businesses at 16th (Sixteenth) and Welton Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows storefronts, cars, men, and signs: "Clothes that Satisfy George R. Curzon," "Johnston Shoe Co," "H. H. Frumess Jewelry," and "Welton Drug Co."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1929?]
- Window on 16th Street
- View (through window) of 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado; shows automobiles, a streetcar, pedestrian traffic, and the Symes and University Buildings (at Curtis).
- Denver Tramway Corporation (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Street railroads--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1925?
- Sixteenth Street viaduct construction
- View of the 16th (Sixteenth) Street viaduct in Denver, Colorado, under construction; shows a truck, streetcar tracks, a welder, and buildings with signs: "The Shwayder Trunk Mfg. Co."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridge construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Sixteenth Street viaduct construction
- View of the 16th (Sixteenth) Street viaduct in Denver, Colorado, under construction; shows streetcar tracks and buildings with signs: "The Shwayder Trunk Mfg. Co."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Bridge construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Cartwright Rubber Company building
- An automobile is parked near a building at 14th (Fourteenth) Avenue and Bannock Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The one-story building has decorative brickwork and a tower.
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Rubber industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Midland Savings and Loan Co.
- View of the partially constructed Midland Savings and Loan Company Building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked near the covered wooden walkway. Signs read: "Midland Savings Building"...
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1925 November 19
- Midland Savings and Loan Co.
- View of the partially constructed Midland Savings and Loan Company Building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked near the covered wooden walkway. Signs read: "Midland Savings Building"...
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1925 November 30
- Midland Savings and Loan Co.
- View of the partially constructed Midland Savings and Loan Company Building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked near a covered wooden walkway. Signs read: "Midland Savings Building,"...
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1925 December 16
- Midland Savings and Loan Co.
- Rooftop view of the partially constructed Midland Savings and Loan Company Building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Cranes and steel girders are at the construction site. Automobiles are parked near a...
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1925 December 16
- Midland Savings and Loan Co.
- Rooftop view of the partially constructed Midland Savings and Loan Company at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked near a covered wooden walkway. Signs read: "Midland Savings Building,"...
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926 February 3
- Midland Savings and Loan Co.
- Rooftop view of the partially constructed Midland Savings and Loan Company Building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Cranes and buildings supplies that include steel beams are on the building. Automobiles...
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926 January 14
- Midland Savings and Loan Co.
- Rooftop view of the partially constructed Midland Savings and Loan Company Building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked near a covered wooden walkway. Signs read: "Midland Savings...
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926 March 15
- University Building
- Rooftop view of the A. C. Foster (University) Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Champa Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians, automobiles, and a streetcar are nearby. Signs read: "Dancing Academy," "Shoe Repairing," "Simpson Seed [...]"...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Austin Building
- A Black (African American) man and boys pose near the entrance to the Austin Building at 2400 East Colfax in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three-story brick building has arched windows and an electric sign that reads:...
- Strickland Drug Company (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; African Americans--Men--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial...
- 1924 April 10
- Ambassador Hotel
- View of the Ambassador Hotel at 1728 California Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows a five-story Italianate style brick building with decorative plaster medallions. The hotel name sign hangs over the front door. Other signs read: "A.D....
- Ambassador Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1926 and 1930?]
- Symes building
- View of the Symes Building on 16th (Sixteenth) and Champa Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians and automobiles are in the street. Signs read: "Post" and "F. W. Woolworth 5-10 and 15 Cent Store."
- F.W. Woolworth Company--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Broadway
- View of Broadway near Mississippi Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked on the side of the street. The Montgomery Wards building is in the distance. Signs on nearby buildings read: "The Gates Rubber Company," "Hamburgers 5 [cents] Eat...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1928]
- Building in Denver, Colorado
- View of a building on the corner of 13th (Thirteenth) Avenue and Lincoln Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The one-story building has decorative brickwork and garage doors. Cars are parked nearby.
- Garage doors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Utility poles--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- American Wholesale Drug. Co. bldg.
- View of American Wholesale Drug Company, 427-435 West Colfax, Denver, Colorado, a six-story brick commercial building with arched entryway, and the Mint Hotel, a brick building with curvilinear parapet. Automobiles have canvas tops; signs read:...
- American Wholesale Drug Company (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1920]
- Bldg. located at corner of 14th & Broadway
- View of a building on the corner of 14th (Fourteenth) Avenue and Broadway in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three-story brick building has decorative brickwork, arched windows, and awnings.
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Hendrie and Bolthoff Manufacturing and Supply Company
- View of a delivery truck parked by the Hendrie and Bolthoff Manufacturing and Supply Company at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Wynkoop Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the building read: "The Hendrie & Bolthoff Mfg. & Supply Co." and...
- Hendrie & Bolthoff Manufacturing & Supply Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Warehouses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- R. Hardesty Manufacturing Company
- Rooftop view of the R. Hardesty Manufacturing Company at 1833 Market Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked nearby. Signs on the two and three-story buildings read: "Can Tanks," "Culverts," "Irrigation Supplies," "Sheet Metal...
- R. Hardesty Manufacturing Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- R. Hardesty Manufacturing Company
- Rooftop view of the R. Hardesty Manufacturing Company warehouse at 1833 Market Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the two and three-story buildings read: "Can Tanks," "Culverts," "Irrigation Supplies," "Sheet Metal Works," "Steam...
- R. Hardesty Manufacturing Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company
- View of the Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company factory at 17th (Seventeenth) and Logan Streets in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three-story brick building has an arched entryway and signs that read: "Factory Albert...
- Albert Sechrist Manufacturing Company--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; North Capitol Hill (Denver Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Mine & Smelter Supply Co. fire
- View of The Mine & Smelter Supply Co. at 17th (Seventeenth) and Blake Streets, in Denver, Colorado; shows a fire truck, ladders, hoses, broken windows, and a crowd. Signs read: "The Mine & Smelter Supply Co." and "Hotel Carlyle."
- Mine & Smelter Supply Company (Denver, Colo.)--Disasters--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fires--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Mine & Smelter Supply Co. fire
- View of The Mine & Smelter Supply Company at 17th (Seventeenth) and Blake Streets, in Denver, Colorado; shows parked cars, smoke damage, broken windows, and a sign: "The Mine & Smelter Supply Co."
- Mine & Smelter Supply Company (Denver, Colo.)--Disasters--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fires--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Mine & Smelter Supply Co.
- View of The Mine & Smelter Supply Company, in Denver, Colorado; shows fire damage, boys, and an advertising sign: "Eveready Radio Batteries."
- Mine & Smelter Supply Company (Denver, Colo.)--Disasters--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fires--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Mine & Smelter Supply Co.
- View of The Mine & Smelter Supply Company, in Denver, Colorado; shows men working with a smelter.
- Mine & Smelter Supply Company (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Smelters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Mine & Smelter Supply Co.
- Interior view of The Mine & Smelter Supply Company, in Denver, Colorado; shows electric fans, heaters, and conduit.
- Mine & Smelter Supply Company (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Mine & Smelter Supply Co.
- Interior view of the Mine & Smelter Supply Company in Denver, Colorado; shows repair work after a fire.
- Mine & Smelter Supply Company (Denver, Colo.)--Disasters--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fires--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Mine & Smelter Supply Co.
- View of The Mine & Smelter Supply Company, in Denver, Colorado; shows fire damage and an advertising sign: "Eveready Radio Batteries."
- Mine & Smelter Supply Company (Denver, Colo.)--Disasters--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Fires--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Midland Savings
- View of the Midland Savings Building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. The brick and marble building has an arched entryway. Signs read: "Keable's" and "Ardelt's Flowers."
- Midland Savings and Loan Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1926 and 1930?]
- Shorthorn
- View of the Shorthorn Building at 22nd (Twenty-second) and Larimer Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three-story brick building has decorative brickwork and arched windows. Signs read: "Rooms," "Formosa Cafe," "Chop...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Capitol Life Building 1600 Sherman
- View of the Capitol Life Insurance Building at 1600 Sherman Street in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two-story marble building has decorative trim and metal work on the windows. A low cement wall surrounds the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Mammoth Gardens
- View of Mammoth Gardens at Colfax Avenue and Clarkson Street in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two-story building has Romanesque arched windows and domed towers with balconies. Automobiles and pick-up trucks are parked...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; North Capitol Hill (Denver Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Blake Street
- View of a corner on Blake Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Brick buildings line the street. Signs read: "Oxy-Acetylene Welding," "Meadow Gold," and "Genuine Chevrolet Parts."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- B'way extension looking towards [sic] old B'way
- View of the Broadway Extension construction site near 19th (Nineteenth) Street and Broadway in Denver, Colorado. Wagon wheels and support beams are at the site. Signs on nearby buildings read: "Delaney" and "Climax Pure Ice Cream."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Road construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1921 December or November
- Arapahoe Garage building
- View of the Arapahoe Garage building at 20th (Twentieth) and Arapahoe Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The two-story building has decorative brickwork and curvilinear gables. Signs read: "I Want You" and "M & M [...]."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The Denver Fire Clay
- View of The Denver Fire Clay building at 1742 Champa Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The one-story brick building has a covered loading dock.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Metropolitan Building
- View of the Metropolitan Building at 16th (Sixteenth) Street and Court Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked nearby. Signs read: "Prescription Store of the Schults Drug Company" and "Silver State Optical Co."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Metropolitan Building
- View of the Metropolitan Building at 16th (Sixteenth) Street and Court Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and a horse-drawn buggy are parked nearby. Signs read: "Prescription Store of the Sun Drug Co." and "Silver State Optical Co."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- First National Bank in National Building
- View of the National Building at 15th (Fifteenth) and Blake Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story brick building has a mansard roof and arched windows. A group of men stand near the building. Signs read: "Goldberg's Harness Shop,"...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1920 November or December
- Uni Bldg 16th & Champa
- Rooftop view of the A. C. Foster (University) Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Champa Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and a truck are parked nearby. Signs read: "M. B. Garrett," "Men's Furnishings," "Forsythe Waists," and "Dancing...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Barth Building
- Rooftop view of the Barth building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The four-story building has decorative trim and awnings. Pedestrians and automobiles are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- McMann building
- Rooftop view of the McMann Building on Lawrence Street between 17th (Seventeenth) and 18th (Eighteenth) in downtown Denver, Colorado. The four-story building has arched windows and a wooden horse used as a sign. Automobiles are parked nearby. Other...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Coronado Building
- View of the Coronado Building at 15th (Fifteenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and pedestrians are near the two-story building with awnings. Signs read: "Stern," "Kingston Clothes for Men," "The Doris Shoppe," and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]