Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Mack Block
- View of Welton Street in Denver, Colorado; stores and offices on the north east side include the Patterson Building, Kenmark Hotel, Mack Building; signs read: "Citizen's Savings Bank," "Silver State Savings," "Carpenter Hibbard Optometrists,"...
- Masonic Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; City & town...
- 1953 January 21
- Seventeenth Street, Denver
- View of 17th (Seventeenth) Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows automobiles, pedestrians, the "Kenmark Hotel," and the Patterson and Johnson Buildings
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Equity bldg
- Two story commercial building in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Awnings are over the shop windows. A sign in the window of store at 2563 Welton Street reads: "Future Home of Equity Savings & Loan Company Will open for business...
- Equity Savings and Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954?]
- 5 story in downtown
- Five story commercial building probably in downtown Denver, Colorado. The shops at street level all have signs posted that they are moving to new locations. The stores include Rifle Range, Quincy Barber Shop, and The Quincy, a bar. A truck is in...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- McCrea demo
- Intersection of a busy street filled with cars probably in Denver, Colorado. The surrounding buildings have shops at the street level. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk. The Granite Hotel is in the background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- McCrea
- Five story building probably in Denver, Colorado. Stores are at street level. "Plash Tailors" has signs in the window that read: "Building to be Torn Down Must Vacate This Location Save 50 [percent] and More."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Western Bakers Supply
- View of Western Bakers Supply, at 4969 Colorado Boulevard, in Denver, Colorado; shows a brick building, and parked cars. A van reads: "Cunningham's Restaurant."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1952 December 25
- Mile High Center construction
- View of the partially constructed Mile High Center (later U. S. National Bank Center) at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Construction supplies that include cinder blocks, wood, and scaffolding are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1954 July 1
- Mile High Center construction
- View of the newly constructed Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs in the windows read: "Roofing by Elaterite the WEstern Elaterite Roofing Co.," "George A. Fuller Co.," and "Sturgeon...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1954 July 1
- Mile High Center
- View of the partially constructed Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs in the windows read: "Roofing by Elaterite the Western Elaterite Roofing Co.," "George A. Fuller Co.," and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Mile High Center
- View of the partially constructed Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Apartment buildings are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1954 July 1
- Mile High Center
- Rooftop view of the partially constructed Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Nearby buildings include the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Daniels and Fisher Tower, and the Cooper Building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Broadway at Court Place
- View of the intersection of Broadway and Court Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. The partially constructed Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) and the Cosmopolitan Hotel are nearby. Signs read: "Cosmopolitan Hotel Coffee Shop" and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Denver U.S. National Bank Center
- Rooftop view of the partially constructed U. S. National Bank Center at 1740 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Cranes are at the construction site. The Brown Palace Hotel is nearby. Signs on the building read: "Steelwork by Bethlehem Steel...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [either 1953 or 1954?]
- U.S. National Bank Center
- Men stand near an airplane in the courtyard of the U.S. National Bank Center at 1740 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. The airplane has two propellers on the wings.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Airplanes--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Courtyards--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954?]
- U.S. National Bank Center
- View of the partially constructed U. S. National Bank Center at 1740 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. The skyscraper has glass walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1954 October 11
- Barclay Apartments
- View of the Barclay Apartments in the Barclay Block at 17th (Seventeenth) and Larimer Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows an Italianate style five-story building with roof finials, a balustrade, and a pediment. Signs read: "Barclay Apts.,"...
- Barclay Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1950]
- Barclay Apartments
- View of the side of the Barclay Apartments in the Barclay Block at 17th (Seventeenth) and Larimer Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows a five-story Italianate style building with pediments and arched windows. Sign painted on the side of the...
- Barclay Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1950 Jun. 20
- Larimer Street businesses
- View of Larimer Street (1600 block) in Denver, Colorado; pedestrians (some Black, African American) walk by a sculpture of a cherub. One man uses crutches. Neon signs read: "Gold Nugget Tap Room," "Ginn Mill," "M & M Sporting Goods," "CAC Gym," and...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1950 April
- May D. & F. construction, Denver
- View of May D. & F. construction in the block bounded by Court Place and Tremont Place and 15th (Fifteenth) and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows excavation, shoring, a crane, the Republic Building, the Denver Club...
- May Shoe & Clothing Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1957?]
- As building looked before work started
- View of the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Scaffolding and a covered walkway are near the building.
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Scaffolding--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1954
- Morey Mercantile Company Building renovation
- Workmen stand near a covered walkway by the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Scaffolding and truck that reads "Barnett" are near the building.
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Scaffolding--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Morey Mercantile Building renovation
- Workmen stand on scaffolding at the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Trucks are parked nearby. Signs read: "Barnett Co.," "Garden Farm Milk and Ice Cream," and "Smoke Dry Climate Cigars."
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Morey Mercantile Building renovation
- Workmen stand on scaffolding at the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Trucks that read "Barnett" are parked nearby.
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Scaffolding--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [1954]
- Harry standing with back to wall
- Workmen work during the renovation of the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado.
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Morey Mercantile Building renovation
- Workmen stand on scaffolding and on the roof of the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A U. S. flag flies overhead.
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Morey Mercantile Building renovation
- View of movable scaffolding and a covered walkway during the renovation of the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A U. S. flag flies overhead.
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Scaffolding--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Morey Mercantile Company renovation
- Workmen stand on the roof during renovation of the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Other workmen stand near a crane.
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Remodeling--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Completed building
- View of the Morey Mercantile Building, after renovation, at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on the building read: "Solitaire Coffee" and "The Morey Mercantile Company."
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Morey Mercantile Building
- A workman stands on exposed brick work during renovation on the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A crane and truck that read: "Barnett Co."
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [1954]
- Morey Mercantile Building
- A woman walks on the sidewalk near the Morey Mercantile Building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Wazee Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on buildings in the distance read: "Prior" and "Brach's Chocolates."
- Morey Mercantile Company--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- T. S. Williams - Radio Drug
- Radio Pharmacy on the corner of 26th and Welton Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A neon sign hangs from the second floor of the building and reads: "Drugs" and "Meadow Gold Ice Cream." A woman looks in the shop...
- Radio Pharmacy (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Drugstores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Square D Company
- View of the Square D Company at 677 Alcott Street in the Sun Valley neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A man loads a truck at the loading dock with a forklift. Automobiles are near the building.
- Square D Company (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Sun Valley (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1955 and 1960?]
- Abbey Rents
- View of Abbey Rents at 350 Broadway in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Signs on the one-story brick building read: "Abbey Rents & Sells Party & Sickroom Supplies Oxygen 24 Hour Service" and "Everything for the Party Folding Chairs Table...
- Abbey Rents (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Baker (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Lease & rental services--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1957 October 25
- Auto Club building
- View of the American Automobile Association building at 4100 East Arkansas Avenue in the Virginia Village neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two-story brick building has a glass entryway and a sign that reads: "The Auto Club."
- American Automobile Association--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Virginia Village (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1957?]
- Salt Creek Freightways
- View of Salt Creek Freightways at 2850 Blake Street in Denver, Colorado. The brick building has glass block windows; trucks are parked nearby.
- Salt Creek Freightways--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Truck industry--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1955?]
- Buildings on 18th Street
- View of a dry cleaner and cafe in a building at 1116 18th (Eighteenth) Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. A delivery wagon is parked nearby. Signs read: "Favorite Hand Laundry and Dry Cleaning," "Crosley," "Meier Refrigeration Service," and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1956]
- Court House square as a parking lot
- View of Court Street in Denver, Colorado; shows cars, trucks, and the Republic Building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Parking lots--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1953 September
- Mile High Center
- View of the newly constructed Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. A covered wooden walkway is near the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1954 July 1
- Mile High Center
- View of the Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954]
- Mile High Center
- Rooftop view of the Mile High Center (U. S. National Bank Center) designed by I.M. Pei at 1700 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. The wide span concrete pavilion built beside the tower was designed as an exhibition pavilion with restaurants and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1956 and 1958?]
- Londoner Building
- View of the Londoner Building on Arapahoe Street between 16th (Sixteenth) and 17th (Seventeenth) Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The four-story building has arched windows and decorative trim. Automobiles are parked nearby. Signs read:...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1957 September
- U.S. National Bank Center fountain
- Nighttime view of a fountain in the courtyard of the U.S. National Bank Center at 1740 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Women and a man sit on a bench nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Courtyards--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954?]
- U.S. National Bank Center
- Trucks are parked near the U.S. National Bank Center at 1740 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. Signs on nearby buildings read: "Wheeler Finnigan Inc. Sales Storage Parts," "Fender and Body Work Painting," "Nate's Indoor Parking," and "B. F....
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1954 October 11
- U.S. National Bank Center
- Men stand near the entrance to the U.S. National Bank Center at 1740 Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado. A covered walkway is near the street.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Skyscrapers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954?]