Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Denver
- View of the Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation building (under demolition, built 1909) at 1546 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The six story building has classical Corinthian columns and entablature, with a dentiled cornice and...
- Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- Explosion used to detonate German mines
- A black cloud from an explosion rises in the middle ground of the image. Leafless trees and snow covers the ground. In the background buildings stand on the ridge above the valley in the vicinity of Mount Belvedere during the Italian Campaign....
- World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy.; Explosions--Italy--1940-1950.; Mines (Warfare)--Italy--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
- February 21, 1945
- 2121 Tremont Terrace
- View of the demolition of 2121 Tremont Terrace in the Five Points neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Men pick through the rubble on the construction site. The remains of a wall and staircase are behind a chain link fence. A construction worker with a...
- Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demolition.; Debris.; Wrecking--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Construction and demolition debris--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial...
- 1976
- Demolition of Boulder Central School
- View of the demolition of the historic Boulder Central School on Boulder, Colorado. A wrecking ball is hovering above the rubble of the school. The roof trusses are visible.
- Central School (Boulder, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Boulder (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Schools.; Demolition.; Wrecking balls.; Central School (Boulder, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Schools--Colorado--Boulder--Pictorial works.;...
- 1972
- Demolition of Children's Hospital, Denver
- View of the former location of Children's Hospital at 1056 East Nineteenth (19th) Avenue in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows Tammen Hall (1930) and the demolition of a building. A fence covered in fabric has text that...
- Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--2000-2010.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Demolition.; Hospitals.; Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--Pictorial works.;...
- 2008
- Demolition of Continental Oil Building
- View of the demolition of the Continental Oil Building (1927; William Bowman, architect) at 1755 Glenarm Street in the Central Business District of Denver, Colorado. Shows cranes and heavy equipment around girders and a concrete wall, the remains...
- Continental Oil Company--1970-1980.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demolition.; Hoisting machinery.; Office buildings.; Continental Oil Company--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Hoisting...
- 1978
- McCrea - IGA demolition
- Demolition of I.G.A. Stores at the corner of East 22nd Street and Washington in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The top of the building has been torn down and scaffolding surrounds the bottom of the building. A construction...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Denver Theater demolition
- View of the demolition of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1980 June 7
- Denver Theater demolition
- View of the demolition of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado. A crane is in the foreground.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1980 June 7
- Denver Theater demolition
- View of the demolition of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado. The marquee hangs in pieces.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1980 June 7
- Denver Theater demolition
- View of the demolition of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado. Interior walls are exposed amid debris.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1980 June 7
- Denver Theater demolition
- View of the demolition of the Denver Theater in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Wrecking balls--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1980 June 7
- Demolition of the old Broadway theatre 1756 Broadway
- Interior view of the demolition of the Broadway Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows a truck, debris, and shafts of sunlight.
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1955 February 21
- Demolition of the old Broadway theatre 1756 Broadway
- Interior view of the demolition of the Broadway Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows a truck, debris, the scalloped proscenium arch, and shafts of sunlight.
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1955 February 21
- Demolition of the old Broadway theatre 1756 Broadway
- Interior view of the demolition of the Broadway Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows the balcony, coffered ceilings, debris, men working, and shafts of sunlight.
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1955 February 21
- Cooper Bldg. demolition 1009 17th St.
- View of the Cooper Building during demolition at 17th (Seventeenth) and Curtis Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Men stand near a sign that reads: "Skyline Denver Denver Urban Renewal Authority [...]"
- Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Urban renewal--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970
- Cooper Bldg. demolition
- View of an explosion during the demolition of the Cooper Building at 17th (Seventeenth) and Curtis Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A protective fence is nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Explosions--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Urban renewal--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970
- Cooper Building demolition
- Rooftop view of the Cooper Building during demolition at 17th (Seventeenth) and Curtis Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Workmen stand behind a large metal shield near a protective fence.
- Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Explosions--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Urban renewal--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970
- Gove Jr. High demolition
- View of the demolition of Gove Junior High School at 14th (Fourteenth) Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. Shows a crane.
- Gove Junior High School (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1976
- Albany Hotel demolition
- View, as demolition begins, of the Albany Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Outside walls are removed and debris sits at the Stout Street entrance; windows are removed from the sixth floor. Sign reads:...
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- [1976]
- Albany Hotel demolition
- View of the demolition of the Albany Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows exposed beams and debris from the outer walls. Sign reads: "Barnett Company." Automobiles are in the street, and letters on the...
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Buses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1976
- Albany Hotel demolition
- Cranes sit on the demolition site of the Albany Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A covered pedestrian walk runs in front of the building. Shows the Albany Hotel annex.
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1976
- Albany Hotel demolition
- A crane sits on the demolition site of the Albany Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows the Equitable Building.
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1976
- Albany Hotel demolition
- A crane with a wrecking ball sits on the demolition site of the Albany Hotel at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows the Equitable Building and the Bank Western building.
- Albany Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Hoisting machinery--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.;...
- 1976
- McKinley School demolition
- Photograph of the demolition of the old McKinley Elementary School in Denver, Colorado.
- Demolition.; McKinley School (Denver, Colo.); Platt Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1979
- Rear elevation,Tammen Hall, Children's Hospital, Denver
- View of the rear elevation of Tammen Hall (1930) at the former location of Children's Hospital, 1056 East Nineteenth (19th) Avenue, in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows the designated Denver Landmark during the demolition...
- Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--2000-2010.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Demolition.; Hospitals.; Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--Pictorial works.;...
- 2008
- Children's Hospital, Denver
- View of the former location of Children's Hospital, 1056 East Nineteenth (19th) Avenue, in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows Tammen Hall (1930), just prior to the demolition of surrounding buildings. Signs on the buildings...
- Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--2000-2010.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Demolition.; Hospitals.; Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--Pictorial works.;...
- 2008
- Children's Hospital, Denver
- View of the former location of Children's Hospital at 1056 East Nineteenth (19th) Avenue in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows a blond brick building with International-style features, including ribbon windows, just prior...
- Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--2000-2010.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Demolition.; Hospitals.; Children's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--Pictorial works.;...
- 2008
- Majestic Building
- View of the demolition of the Majestic Building (architect Frank E. Edbrooke, 1894) at 209 Sixteenth (16th) Street in the Central Business District of Denver, Colorado. Shows an eight-story, nineteenth-century, commercial structure with a flat roof...
- Majestic Building (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Commercial buildings.; Demolition.; Majestic Building (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Commercial...
- 1977
- Mercy Hospital
- View of the demolition of Mercy Hospital (1901 : David Dryden) located at 1619 Milwaukee Street, in the City Park neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. A wrecking crane can be seen above the remains of the building.
- Mercy Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Demolition.; Hospitals.; Wrecking balls.; Mercy Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Cranes, derricks,...
- 2005
- Civic Center before wrecking of buildings : on Civic Center site
- Workmen sit on small wooden benches and clean bricks in the rubble of the demolition of buildings adjacent to existing Civic Center, 14th (Fourteenth) and Broadway, Denver, Colorado. Stacks of brick and lumber show in and around remaining...
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1916 and 1918]
- The Denver Equitable Building
- View of the demolition of buildings at the future site of the Equitable Building on 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in Denver, Colorado. A sign on the roof of a nearby building reads: "Albany Stables".
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver Equitable Building Company--1890-1900.
- 1890, July 12
- Apts at 13th and Bannock
- View of the Grace Apartments (under demolition), on Bannock Street in Denver, Colorado; features square and faceted towers, stone arches, finials, and date: "1889." An automobile is parked.
- Grace Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1963 October 15
- Apts at 13th and Bannock
- View of the Grace Apartments (under demolition), on Bannock Street in Denver, Colorado; features square and faceted towers, stone arches, finials, and date: "1889."
- Grace Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1963 October 15
- Looking south along the line of B'way Extension from Champa Street
- View of abandoned buildings and demolition during the construction of the Broadway Extension in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Road construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1921
- West Colfax Viaduct construction
- View of the demolition of part of a building for the construction of the West Colfax Viaduct at 1st (First) and Larimer Streets in Denver, Colorado. Boilers and engines are near the building. A sign reads: "130 Lari[mer] Arthur D [?]yon Machin[e]ry.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1914 June 9
- McCrea
- A building is torn down, probably in Denver, Colorado. Construction workers stand on top of the torn walls. A high-rise building with a sign: "Farmer's Union" is behind the demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Demolishing old Wazee market bldgs.
- View of a pick-up truck near piles of debris at the demolition site of the Wazee Market in Denver, Colorado. A sign reads: "National Iron & Metal Co."
- Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Markets--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Salvage--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Old Court-house [sic] location view looking north
- Workmen work at the demolition site of the Arapahoe County Courthouse between 15th (Fifteenth) and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets and Tremont and Court Places in downtown Denver, Colorado. Spectators stand nearby. Signs on nearby buildings read: "Robt....
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Courthouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1933]
- Omaha and Grant smelter stack
- Group of spectators stand on Union Pacific rail cars to observe the demolition of the Omaha-Grant Smelter smokestack in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Mining--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smelters--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smokestacks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Union Pacific Railway Company.
- [1950]
- Omaha-Grant smelter
- Spectators from the media, with cars painted "KMTR" and "KLZ", observe the demolition of the Grant-Omaha Smelter smokestack in Denver, Colorado. Seconds after detonation, smoke and debris fill the air.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Explosions--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Mining--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smelters--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smokestacks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [February 25] 1950
- Omaha-Grant smelter
- Spectators with cars inspect the remains from the demolition of the Grant-Omaha Smelter smokestack in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Mining--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smelters--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smokestacks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [Febuary 25, 1950]
- Remnants of house once owned by Gov. George Baxter of Wyoming in 1200 block of Grant St
- View of residence demolition in the 1200 block of Grant Street, Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado; the property was once owned by Wyoming Territorial Governor George Baxter.
- Baxter, George White, 1855-1929--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Home of Governor George Baxter father of Cornelia Baxter Tens McGee 1200 block Grant
- View of residence demolition in Denver, Colorado; the property was once owned by Wyoming Territorial Governor George Baxter.
- Baxter, George White, 1855-1929--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- George W. Baxter house Denver father of Cornelia Baxter Tens McGee 1200 block Grant
- View of residence demolition in Denver, Colorado; the property was once owned by Wyoming Territorial Governor George Baxter. Cars are parked.
- Baxter, George White, 1855-1929--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Mansion falls to wreckers
- View of Campion home wrecking at 800 Logan Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows debris and a door frame.
- Campion, John Francis--Homes & haunts.; Mansions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1963 December 31
- Gove Junior High, 1976
- A construction laborer on a dump truck gestures to another worker on top of the demolition debris of Gove Junior High School at 14th (Fourteenth) Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Denver, Colorado.
- Gove Junior High School (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Dump trucks--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1976
- McKinley School demolition
- Photograph of the old McKinley Elementary School in Denver, Colorado prior to its demolition.
- McKinley School (Denver, Colo.); Platt Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1979
- Central School demolition
- Photograph of the demolition of the old Central School building in Denver, Colorado.
- Central School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1952
- Central School demolition
- Photograph of the demolition of the old Central School building in Denver, Colorado.
- Central School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1952 July 7