Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- E.W. Robinson Lumber Co.
- Men in suits and in overalls pose around a newly constructed window frame at the E.W. Robinson lumber planing mill located at 201 West Iowa Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The factory is in the background.
- E.W. Robinson Lumber Company (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building materials industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Business people--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1920 and 1929?]
- Came to Canon City
- Eighteen studio portraits from Canon City, Colorado, are montaged in rows and identified with dates of arrival as follows: left to right: Mrs. J. B. Morford 1869, J. B. Morford 1869, Mrs. Rudolph Jeske 1864, Rudolph Jeske 1864, Mrs. Jones Moore...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- M. J. Cranmer House, Frank E. Edbrooke House, and the E. W. Merritt House, Denver
- View of the M. J. Cranmer House (1888), Frank E. Edbrooke House (1885), and E. W. Merritt House (1889), at 925, 931, and 941 East Seventeenth (17th) Avenue in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The three single family...
- E. W. Merritt House (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Frank E. Edbrooke House (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; M. J. Cranmer House (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Houses.; E. W....
- 1991
- Trip to Glenwood Springs
- Text and annotations on album page read: "[ARL-155], [ARL-156], [ARL-157], [ARL-158] Taken from the train along the way to Glenwood Springs. I'll bet we have some folks still guessing about this trip!?!?! 'Three Gadabouts,' N.C., M.E.W, M.L.A.,...
- Mountains--Colorado--1930-1940.
- 1936, August
- E. W. Maginnis, G. W. Cooks D. Corps
- E. W. Maginnis, a member of George W. Cook's Drum Corps, poses on a porch in Denver Colorado. His uniform includes gaiters.
- Cook, George Washington, 1851-1916--Friends & associates.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Drums--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Marching percussion--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Maginnis, E. W.
- 1901 September 2
- Very truly your friend, E.W. Little
- Studio portrait of a man, E.W. Little, with a long beard.
- Beards--1860-1870.; Men--1860-1870.; Little, E. W.
- 1869 January 11
- Main Street, Central City
- View north down Main Street in Central City, Colorado, which is flanked by two and three-story nineteenth century storefronts. The east side of the street is in the shade, and the west side of the street is in the sun. Landmarks on both sides of...
- Central City (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1910-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Old Excelsior Mine
- Miners pose with sledgehammers near a building at the Excelsior Mine near Lake City (Hinsdale County), Colorado.
- Excelsior Mine (Hinsdale County, Colo.)--1870-1890.; Lake City (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Miners--Colorado--Lake City--1870-1890.; Mining--Colorado--Lake City--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890]
- Avon Masonic Apartments
- This apartment building was designed in the Tudor style by F.W. Ireland Jr. and E.W. Parr and built by the Gruber Brothers in 1931.
- Avon Masonic Apartments (Denver, Colo.)
- 2004
- First Regiment Band outside Leadville Ice Palace
- Denver's First Regiment Band poses outside the archway of Leadville, Colorado's Ice Palace, which was built for the 1896 Winter Crystal Carnival on a site known as Capitol Hill. During the formal opening ceremonies, January 8, 1896, the band...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bands--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Ice sculpture--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.
- [1896]
- Breckenridge from the east
- View of Breckenridge, Colorado, looking west. Shows frame or log dwellings and commercial buildings, including the schoolhouse, a white, two story, gable roofed building with a projecting entry on the right. False fronted buildings are along Ridge...
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1880-1890.
- [between 1882 and 1889?]
- Flower show - Denver Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium, during a flower show, in Denver, Colorado; shows floral arrangements (chrysanthemums), bunting, and a "conservatory" or green house with sign: "This booth donated by McPhee & McGinnity Co. and Mr....
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flower shows--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926
- Sigma Pi Phi
- Panoramic photomontage of African American members of Sigma Pi Phi fraternity who are identified as (left to right) V. B. Spratlin, A.B.A.M., C. F. (Clarence) Holmes, B.S.D., D.S., H. E. Rahmine, D. B. S. T. M., E. W. D. Abner, M.D., C. E. Terry,...
- Sigma Pi Phi--People--1920-1930.; African Americans--Men--1920-1930.; Fraternities & sororities--1920-1930.
- 1921
- Camp in North Park of Rocky Mountains
- Hunters pose at their campsite in Larimer County, Colorado. The men hold rifles; a pistol is on a stump, and guns lean against aspen trees. Meat and pistols hang by cooking gear and a buggy.
- Larimer County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Camping--Colorado--Larimer County--1880-1890.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Larimer County--1880-1890.; Hunting--Colorado--Larimer County--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Los Angeles, Cal. Spring Street
- View of Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles, California. Pedestrians, horse-drawn buggies and wagons, bicyclists, trolley cars are in the street and pedestrians crowd the sidewalks. The Douglas Building is on a corner, it has a curved front,...
- Los Angeles (Calif.)--1900-1910.; Business districts.; Cities & towns.
- [1905?]
- Fort Collins Volunteer Fire Department
- The Fort Collins Volunteer Fire Department poses in uniforms with their horse-drawn engine in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, at Fire Station Number 1. They are identified as: 1- E. W. Crim. 2- Henry Dowley. 3- Albert Montgomery. 4- W....
- Fort Collins (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Fort Collins--1900-1910.
- 1908
- Cripple Creek, Apr. 10th 1892
- Bird's eye view of early Cripple Creek, Colorado (Fremont prior to incorporation); scene includes one and two-story log and wooden frame flat and gable roof buildings and numerous canvas tents scattered throughout town and on hillsides; identified...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Log buildings--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- 1892 April 10
- Colorado Springs
- View north of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows Cascade Avenue, Unity Church, dwellings with large yards and gardens, including the home of Professor Kerr and low hills in the background.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Churches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1880.; Houses--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1870-1880.
- 1874
- 17th Street, Denver
- View northeast on 17th (Seventeenth) from California Street, Denver, Colorado; identifiable buildings include California, Equitable, First National Bank, Boston, Ernst & Cranmer, & Quincy buildings; street railway car number 231 (17th Street) and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1911 or 1912]
- Indians, Ute, wars, Meeker massacre
- View of Meeker tragedy memorial markers, outside of Meeker, Rio Blanco, Colorado; the wood sign reads: "This area was site of White River Ute Indian Agency where U. S. Gov't. Agent, Nathan C. Meeker, with male employees were massacred. Women and...
- Meeker, Nathan Cook, 1814-1879--Monuments.; Indians of North America--Colorado--Meeker--1920-1940.; Ute Indians--War--Colorado--Meeker--1920-1940.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Meeker--1920-1940.; United States. Office of Indian Affairs. White...
- [between 1927 and 1940?]
- Indians, Ute, wars, Meeker massacre
- Detail view of the Meeker tragedy memorial marker, outside of Meeker, Rio Blanco, Colorado; bronze plaque on rock reads: "This native granite stone erected by the citizens of Rio Blanco County, Colorado 1927 and dedicated to the memory of Nathan C....
- Meeker, Nathan Cook, 1814-1879--Monuments.; Indians of North America--War--Colorado--Meeker--1920-1940.; Ute Indians--Colorado--Meeker--1920-1940.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Meeker--1920-1940.; United States. Office of Indian Affairs. White...
- [between 1927 and 1940?]
- Children under viaduct
- Boys (possibly Mexican American) pose under a viaduct or bridge in Denver, Colorado. They wear bib overalls and hats; utility poles and electric wires are in the background.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933
- Iowa St. underpass
- A view of the underpass at Iowa Street in Denver, Colorado. Shows utility poles, lamp posts, traffic signs and local business. Signs on a building read: "E.W. Robinson Lumber Co.".
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- North on Lawrence, from Fifteenth Street
- A view of Lawrence Street from Fifteenth Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows pedestrians, horse drawn carriages, traffic lights, utility poles, and local businesses. Some of the businesses on this block include: "Stone & Fulton Dentists," "...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [1889]
- Iowa Street
- View of a railroad underpass on Iowa Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows concrete walls, unpaved road base, and industrial buildings. Sign reads: "E. W. Robinson Lumber Co. Workmanship in Woodwork."
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Streets--Denver--Colorado--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Iowa Subway
- View of a railroad underpass on Iowa Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows concrete walls and industrial buildings. Sign reads: "E. W. Robinson Lumber Co. Workmanship in Woodwork."
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Streets--Denver--Colorado--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Tramway to the Criterion Mine
- Miners pose on the tracks of the tramway to the Criterion Mine near Alma, Park County, Colorado.
- Alma (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Criterion Mine (Park County, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Mine railroads--Colorado--Alma--1880-1890.; Miners--Colorado--Alma--1880-1890.; Mining--Colorado--Alma--1880-1890.
- [between 1881 and 1886]
- Cooper Avenue, Aspen
- Carriages and coaches are parked along unpaved, dusty Cooper Avenue in Aspen, Colorado. Signs on buildings read: "Turley - Arley Furniture - Queensware," "Hooper Bros. Jewelers," "E.W. Fleming," and "Cigars & Tobacco." Telegraph posts are on...
- Aspen (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Aspen--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1892]
- Henry Swan residence - Denver
- View of the Henry Swan property at 740 Emerson Street, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a wide turret, flower beds, a pergola, and lawn chairs.
- Swan, Henry, Colorado resident--Homes & haunts.; Garden Club of Denver.--1930-1940.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1937 September
- E. O. Kistler farm - garden
- View of the Earl O. Kistler property at 1212 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; landscaping includes phlox, zinnias, and poplar trees.
- Kistler, Erle O.--Homes & haunts.; Garden Club of Denver.--1930-1940.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1939 August
- Garden Center
- View of the Club House at Garden Center Park, at West Alameda Avenue and Kalamath Streets, in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows flagstone planters, a lily pond, and beds of petunias. A car is by the pergola; the building has a tile...
- Denver Garden Club--Buildings--1930-1940.; Garden Club of Denver.--1930-1940.; Baker (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Garden Center Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Clubhouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Lily...
- 1941 August 10
- Mrs. Fiters
- View of the Fiter's garden in Denver, Colorado; landscaping includes flower borders and trees.
- Garden Club of Denver.--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- C. K. Boettcher garden
- View of the garden at the Claude Kedzie Boettcher residence in Denver, Colorado; landscaping includes concrete steps and urns of flowers.
- Boettcher, Claude K. (Claude Kedzie), 1875-1957.--Homes & haunts.; Garden Club of Denver.--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Stairways--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Urns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1939 June
- Trip to Glenwood Springs
- View of valley, mesa, and pine trees, Colorado.
- Valleys--Colorado--1930-1940.
- 1936 August
- Trip to Glenwood Springs
- View of buildings, including a church, in Colorado. Utility poles, train tracks and mountains are in the distance.
- Cities & towns--Colorado--1930-1940.
- 1936 August
- Trip to Glenwood Springs
- View of hillside and mountains in Colorado. Shows pine trees.
- Mountains--Colorado--1930-1940.
- 1936, August
- Trip to Glenwood Springs
- View of valley, mountains and houses in Colorado.
- Garfield County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mountains--Colorado--1930-1940.
- 1936 August
- Subscribing for the Cresset, La Belle, N.M.
- Miners pose in front of a log building, the office of the newspaper La Belle Cresset, in the mining camp of La Belle (Taos County), New Mexico. Men wear sack suits and hats and sit and stand near a log fence. An African American (Black) man leans...
- Belle Cresset (Firm)--Buildings--1890-1900.; African Americans--New Mexico--La Belle--1890-1900.; La Belle (N.M.)--1890-1900.; Log buildings--New Mexico--La Belle--1890-1900.; Men--New Mexico--La Belle--1890-1900.; Miners--New Mexico--La...
- 1895 April 25
- Prehistoric ruins, Aztec, N.M.
- Unexcavated prehistoric (Anasazi) ruins near Aztec, New Mexico; shows masonry walls and two men standing near site of archaeological rubble.
- Aztec (N.M.)--1890-1920.; Archaeological sites--New Mexico--Aztec--1890-1920.; Indians of North America--New Mexico--Aztec.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Aztec.
- [between 1890 and 1915]
- Prehistoric ruins, Aztec, N.M.
- Unexcavated prehistoric (Anasazi) ruins near Aztec, New Mexico; shows masonry walls and two men standing atop wall rubble of archaeological site.
- Aztec (N.M.)--1890-1920.; Archaeological sites--New Mexico--Aztec--1890-1920.; Indians of North America--New Mexico--Aztec.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Aztec.
- [between 1890 and 1915]
- Rules and regulations of the American House : E.W. Kibbe, chief clerk, George Brand, proprietor.
- Denver (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1870-1880.; American House (Denver, Colo.)
- 1876]
- Edward William Lazelle
- Studio bust portrait of Edward William Lazelle, a senior at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. Lazelle's short hair is parted in the middle and brushed back. He wears a coat, a shirt with an upright collar and a silk bow tie.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Lazelle, Edward William.; Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1897
- West elevation building for John M. Kuykendall
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows an outer elevation for a home on High Street and 4th Avenue in the Country Club neighborhood, Denver,...
- Kuykendall, John Montgomery, 1860-1933--Homes & haunts.; Houses.; Country Club Neighborhood (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.
- 1924 April 7
- Washington A.V. Golden City
- View of a dirt Washington Avenue, main street, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, shows several two-story brick blocks and wood frame false front buildings; a few young children pose on the wide street.
- Golden (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Golden--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Young boys and their dogs stand in the middle of the dirt street in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado in Larimer County. Commercial storefronts are on both sides of the street. Signs: "E. W. Reed Jeweler Organs Domestic Sewing Machines," "New &...
- Fort Collins (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Fort Collins--1880-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Fort Collins--1880-1900.; Dogs--Colorado--Fort Collins--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1895?]
- The American House - Blake, cor. Sixteenth St., Denver, Col. George Brand, proprietor. E. W. Kibbe, chief clerk.
- View of The American House, a hotel in Denver, Colorado, at 16th (Sixteenth) and Blake Streets; shows a three-story brick lodging house with stone trim, a covered entry, and adjacent storefronts.
- American House--Buildings--1860-1880.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1880.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Western History Subject Index
- Gollings, E. W. (Bill)
- Western History Subject Index
- Steward, E.W.M
- Western History Subject Index
- E. W. manfucturing company
- Western History Subject Index
- Post, E. W. & company