Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Lighting plant, 1441 Lawrence St.
- Interior view of a Colorado Telephone Company electrical plant in Denver, Colorado; shows a side crank generator, switches, and meters.
- Colorado Telephone Company--Equipment & supplies--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Electric generators--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1896, September
- Broadway Theatre, Denver
- Interior view of the Broadway Theater located in the Metropole Hotel on Broadway, in Denver, Colorado; shows balconies, private box seats, the orchestra pit, stage, and the fire curtain. The curtain reads: "A glimpse of India." The interior has a...
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Balconies--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Interior, family at dinner
- Two men, two women, a girl, and a baby are seated for a meal, probably in Denver, Colorado. Items on the table include: a tablecloth, plates, cups, a coffee pot, a water pitcher, glasses, silverware, and food.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Interior
- Interior of a home with a sign "Furnished By Mrs. G. W. Childs", in Denver, Colorado. Shows framed pictures, chairs, tables, and curtains.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Unk. interior
- Interior of a home with a sign "Furnished By Denver Typographical Union No. 49", in Denver, Colorado. Shows: table, rocking chair, chairs, fireplace, mirror, curtains, radiator, and a telescope on a stand in the window.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- L. C. Cannor's room at the L'Imperial
- Interior of a L. C. Cannor's room at L'Imperial (Imperial Apartments) , Colfax Avenue and 14th (Fourteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Decor includes: curtains, framed pictures, furniture, potted plants, and vases.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Apartments--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Cannor, L. C.--Homes & haunts.
- 1896 December 22
- L. C. Connor's room at L'Imperial
- Interior view of a man and woman seated in a room at L'Imperial (Imperial Apartments), Colfax Avenue and 14th (Fourteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Decor includes: curtains, framed pictures, furniture, pillows, potted plants, lamps, chairs, and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Apartments--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Cannor, L. C.--Homes & haunts.
- 1896 December 22
- Doctor's office
- Interior of a doctor's office, a man, possibly Dr. L. F. Preston, administers a shot to a patient, Denver, Colorado. Items in the room include: a desk, microscope, medical equipment, chairs, framed pictures, and a map of the United States.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Injections--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Medical offices--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Physicians--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Sick persons--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [between 1895 and 1900?]
- X-ray at St. Luke's hospital
- Harry H. Buckwalter and Dr. C. E. Tennant prepare to x-ray Central City Marshal Mike Kehler at Saint Luke's hospital in Denver, Colorado. Equipment that includes batteries is placed throughout the room.
- Kehler, Mike.; Tennant, C. E.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Radiography--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Buckwalter, Harry H.
- [1896]
- Interior of stone residence of Wilbur S. Raymond
- Interior view of Mr. Wilbur S. Raymond's home at 16th (Sixteenth) and Race Streets, designed by Lang & Pugh Architects, in Denver, Colorado. Shows entrance hall with fringed drapery, woodworking, rugs, an elaborate ewer on a table, lamps, and a...
- Raymond, Wilbur S.--homes & haunts.; Lang and Pugh, Architects--Buildings--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Entrance halls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Pitchers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Rooms...
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- W. S. Raymond residence
- Interior view of a bedroom at the home of Mr. Wilbur S. Raymond, 16th (Sixteenth) and Race Streets, Denver, Colorado. Shows bed with lace curtains, fireplace, rocking chairs, furniture, and flower patterned carpet and ceiling design.
- Lang and Pugh, Architects--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Beds--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Furniture--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Rocking...
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Saint Luke's Episcopal Church - interior
- Interior view of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 13th (Thirteenth) and Quebec Streets, Denver, Colorado, shows pews, altar with cross and Gothic arch windows.
- Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Montclair School, interior (school play)
- Interior view at Stanley School, Denver, Colorado, shows students performing a play on a stage decorated with Americana. Empty chairs in front of the stage suggest a rehearsal.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Stages (Platforms)--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- 1897
- Montclair School, interior (student group)
- Interior view at Stanley School, Denver, Colorado, shows a group of young students posing in front of a may pole. A piano, and the school stage are behind them.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; May poles--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; School children--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- 1897
- Montclair School, interior (Maypole)
- Interior view at Montclair School, Denver, Colorado, shows a group of young students posing with ribbons attached to a may pole.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; May poles--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; School children--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- 1897
- Montclair School, interior (student group)
- Interior view at Stanley School, Denver, Colorado, shows a group of young girl students posing with ribbons in front of the school stage.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; School children--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1897
- Maid cooking
- A maid who wears an apron prepares food in the kitchen of a house in Denver, Colorado. A stove and coffee pot are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cookery--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Kitchens--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Servants--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Man at a desk
- A man sits at a fold-out desk and bookcase in a home in Denver, Colorado. A rocking chair and fireplace are in the room. Photographs hang on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Desks--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Woman poses indoors
- A woman poses indoors on a rocking chair in a house in Denver, Colorado. She wears a long dress.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Woman poses indoors
- A woman poses indoors in a house in Denver, Colorado. She holds a bouquet of flowers and wears a long dress. A framed photograph hangs on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Brown Palace Hotel
- Interior view of the lobby in the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Men sit in chairs near framed pictures.
- Brown Palace Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Children's Room Denver Public Library, East [sic] Denver High School
- Interior view of the Denver Public Library children's reading room, at the High School, in Denver, Colorado; shows men, women, teenaged boys, shelves of books, sculpture, a balcony / arch, and lettering: "The World is so Full of a Number of Things,...
- Denver Public Library--Facilities--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Reading rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [between 1895 and 1900?]
- Billiard room A. W. Chamberlain house (on 12th and Alta Sts.)
- Interior view of a billiard room in the A. W. Chamberlain house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a fireplace, leaded glass, wood paneling, a globe, a folio book, banquettes, ceramic geisha sculptures, a ceiling lamp, a pool table, balls, and cue...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Billiard tables--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Billiard rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Chamberlain, A. W.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Colo News Co 1444 Arapahoe
- Interior view of the Colorado News company, in Denver, Colorado; shows men (one Black), teenaged boys, and canvas bags.
- Colorado News Company--Facilities.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Bookselling--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [1890 or 1891]
- Colo News
- Interior view of the Colorado News company, in Denver, Colorado; shows teenaged boys and canvas bags.
- Colorado News Company--Facilities.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bookselling--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [1890 or 1891]
- Denver Dry Goods Tea Room
- Interior view of the Denver Dry Goods Store tea room, in Denver, Colorado; shows a restaurant and tables set with wine glasses and dinnerware.
- Denver Dry Goods Co.--Facilities--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Denver Dry Goods interior
- Interior view of the Denver Dry Goods Store, in Denver, Colorado; shows glass display cases, wicker chairs, and women's hats.
- Denver Dry Goods Co.--Facilities--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894
- Argo smelting works (Boston and Colorado Smelting Co.)
- Interior view of an Argo Smelting Works building, owned by the Boston and Colorado Smelting Company, Denver, Colorado, shows a chimney surrounded by gutters emanating from a furnace. One of the furnace doors is open as a man uses a long steel rod...
- Argo Smelting Company (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boston & Colorado Gold and Silver Smelting Company--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Furnaces--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- 1892
- Argo smelter refinery
- Interior view of an Argo smelting works building, owned by the Boston and Colorado Smelting Company, Denver, Colorado, shows a stack of crucibles on top of a furnace, a hoist, and a cart.
- Argo Smelting Company (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boston & Colorado Gold and Silver Smelting Company--1890-1900.; Crucibles--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Furnaces--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- 1892
- St. Mark's Church interior
- Interior view of St. Mark's Episcopal Church Denver, Colorado; shows open beamed ceilings, tracery, flower arrangements, the altar, and United States flags.
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1896]
- Frederick Ebert residence
- Interior view of the Frederick Ebert house at 1073 Downing Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Armchairs, bookcases, and rugs are in the room. Decorative trim and a light fixture are on the ceiling.
- Ebert, Frederick J.--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- First view bedroom of Miss Mary McLean Bancroft Dr. F. J. Bancroft residence 1755 Grant
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a bed, wicker rocking chair, dresser, pillows, and framed art including a Winslow Homer watercolor.
- Bancroft, Mary McLean--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890 and 1895?
- East room drawing room residence of Dr. F. J. Bancroft residence 1755 Grant
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes an Oriental rug, chintz wallpaper, a steamboat screen, a hanging lamp, framed art, a curio cabinet, an Empire chair.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890 and 1900?
- Second view of music room south. Middle room Dr. F. J. Bancroft residence 1755 Grant
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes an Empire chair, carved wood furniture, a rocking chair, framed art, a Norfolk Pine, and a rubber tree.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890 and 1900?
- Judge Benedict's house on 1200 Pennsylvania - the library
- Interior view of the Mitchell Benedict residence (Lang & Pugh architects) in Denver, Colorado; decor includes tuck and roll upholstery, book cases, coved ceilings, and wood door frames.
- Benedict, Mitchell, 1837-1906--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1899
- The drawing room
- Interior view of the Mitchell Benedict residence (Lang & Pugh architects) in Denver, Colorado; decor includes coved ceilings, an open beam, Oriental rugs, a hanging lamp, furniture, framed art, and brocade curtains.
- Benedict, Mitchell, 1837-1906--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1899
- West bedroom of the doctor in Dr. F. J. Bancroft residence 1755 Grant, Denver
- Interior view of the F.J. Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a bed with a lace spread, lamps, a dresser, framed art, crystal, and a porcelain lion.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890-1900
- Fourth view east bedroom of Mary McLean Bancroft Dr. F. J. Bancroft residence 1755 Grant, Denver
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a bed with a lace spread, lamps, a fireplace, framed art, a tea set, a porcelain clock, and portraits including Jesus.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890-1900
- Third view of bedroom before giving to Mary McLean Bancroft - Dr. F. J. Bancroft residence 1755 Grant
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a bed with carved headboard, a fireplace, framed art, a tea set, a hanging lamp, and a porcelain clock.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890-1900
- Front room - drawing room 1755 Grant owned by Dr. & Mrs. F. J. Bancroft
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes chintz wallpaper, a hanging lamp, brocade upholstery, porcelain, crystal, framed art, silhouettes, vases, and a folding chair.
- Bancroft, F. J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890-1900
- Bedroom of Mr. & Mrs. G. J. Bancroft while staying probably at 1755 Grant with Dr. F. J. Bancroft
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a wicker table, a potted palm, a rocking chair, and framed art.
- Bancroft, George Jarvis--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1902-1923
- Residence Mr. & Mrs. G. J. Bancroft probably 1755 Grant
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a brass bedstead, a wicker chair, and framed art.
- Bancroft, George Jarvis--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1902-1923
- Bedroom of Mr. & Mrs. G. J. Bancroft probably 1755 Grant
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a wicker table, a rocking chair, a dresser, a potted palm, a leopard skin rug, and framed art.
- Bancroft, George Jarvis--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1900?
- Second bedroom of Miss Mary McLean Bancroft in 1890's - Dr. F. J. Bancroft residence in 1755 Grant
- Interior view of the Bancroft house in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a wicker chair, ceiling coves, a hanging lamp, and framed art.
- Bancroft, Mary McLean--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890 and 1900
- Bedroom of Mrs. F.J. Bancroft 1890's in Bancroft residence 1755 Grant
- Interior view of Mrs. F.J. Bancroft's bedroom in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a rocking chair, bed, desk, fireplace, lace coverlets, and a sampler: "Who Loved Me and Gave Himself to Me."
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- between 1890 and 1900
- Women at tea
- Women drink tea in the William Newton Byers house at 171 South Washington Street in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. They wear dresses with ruffled shoulders. A console piano and paintings are nearby.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Speer (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1890-1900.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Mama
- Interior view of the parlor in the William Newton Byers house at 171 South Washington Street in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A sofa, chair, and statue on a pedestal are in the room.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Speer (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Parlors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894 December
- Girl on daybed
- A girl sits on a daybed and holds a doll in the William Newton Byers house at 171 South Washington Street in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A floor lamp, a bedside table, ornate shelves, and paintings are in the room.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Speer (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1896 November
- Woman at table
- A woman stands near a table in the William Newton Byers house at 171 Washington Street in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. She wears a dress with high collar and ruffled shoulders. A console piano and paintings are in the room.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Speer (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- William N. Byers residence interior
- Interior view of the William Newton Byers house at 171 South Washington Street in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Armchairs, an ornate fireplace, and wooden mantle with mirror are in the room.
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Speer (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1894 December