Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 1421 Champa St., construction progress, framing around cable shaft
- View of iron beams and brick walls around the cable shaft under construction at the Colorado Telephone Company Building at 1421 Champa Street, Denver, Colorado. A ladder is braced against the wall and brick rubble is piled on scaffolding.
- Colorado Telephone Company--Buildings--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1902 September 9
- 1421 Champa St., construction progress, framing around cable shaft
- View of construction in the interior of the Colorado Telephone Company Building at 1421 Champa St, Denver, Colorado. Shows brick walls and iron beams. A vat for mixing mortar sits on wood scaffolding and a ladder rests against the wall.
- Colorado Telephone Company--Buildings--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1902 September 9
- Exchange equipment, 1421 Champa, toll switchboard under construction
- View of the switchboard room at the Colorado Telephone Company Building at 1421 Champa Street in Denver, Colorado. The partially constructed switchboards are pulled out from the wall. Wires are draped on the switchboards and lie in clusters on the...
- Colorado Telephone Company--Equipment & supplies--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Telephone...
- 1903, July 14
- Operator's cafeteria - 1421 Champa
- Interior view at the Colorado Telephone Company exchange cafeteria in Denver, Colorado; shows a lunch room with a coffee machine and a potted palm.
- Colorado Telephone Company--Facilities--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employee eating facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1906
- Operator's sick room - 1421 Champa
- Interior view of an infirmary at the Colorado Telephone Company exchange in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a pitcher and bowl for washing, a wicker rocking chair, an Oriental rug, and pillows with ruffles.
- Colorado Telephone Company--Facilities--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Infirmaries--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1906
- Two young girls interior
- Portrait of young girls on a bench probably in Denver, Colorado. They wear lace-up boots and dresses.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1904 and 1910?]
- Willie's birthday party
- Interior portrait of girls and boys with apples at a birthday party in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Birthday parties--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1906, November 29
- J. M. Smith 725 Metropole
- J. M. Smith and his wife pose in their residence in room 725 of the Metropole Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Lamps, a chair, bed, dresser, and wall hangings are in the room.
- Smith, J. M.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Metropole Hotel (Denver, Colo.)
- 1901, January 12
- Little girl sitting on chair beside parlour stove
- A girl plays with a doll next to an ornate heater stamped "Reliable", probably in Denver, Colorado. On the floor is a striped rug; a backdrop hangs on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Children playing with dolls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Little girl on a chair facing parlour stove
- A girl sits next to an ornate heater stamped "Reliable" and warms her hands, probably in Denver, Colorado. On the floor is a striped rug and a doll; a backdrop hangs on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Unid. woman sitting on a carpet beside old fashioned water heater
- A woman sits on a patterned rug next to an ornate radiator stamped "Detroit Jewel", probably in Denver, Colordo. She wears a blouse, a tie, and a skirt and holds flowers in her hands. A backdrop hangs on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Unid. woman leaning on heater
- A woman leans on an ornate radiator stamped "Detroit Jewel", probably in Denver, Colordo. She wears a blouse, a tie, a skirt, and a feathered hat. A backdrop hangs on the wall; the radiator sits on a patterned rug.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Unid. woman sitting on floor beside heater
- An unidentified woman sits on patterned rug next to an ornate radiator stamped "Detroit Jewel", probably in Denver, Colordo. She wears a blouse, a tie, and a skirt. A backdrop hangs on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Little girl sitting beside parlour stove
- A girl plays with a doll next to an ornate heater stamped "Reliable", probably in Denver, Colorado. On the floor is a striped rug; a backdrop hangs on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Children playing with dolls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Woman standing by (gas heater?)
- A woman leans on an ornate radiator stamped "Detroit Jewel", probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears a blouse, a tie monogramed with the letter "S", and a skirt. A backdrop hangs on the wall; the radiator sits on a patterned rug.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Unid. woman seated by (gas heater?)
- A woman sits on a patterned rug next to an ornate radiator stamped "Detroit Jewel", probably in Denver, Colorado. She wears a blouse, a tie, and a skirt. A backdrop hangs on the wall.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Group photo of family (man, woman, seven children) interior of house
- Portrait of Ida L. and Ernest L. Ballard and their family, a man, woman, children, and baby in Denver, Colorado; interior decor includes a mantle clock and chintz wallpaper.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--1900-1910.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Ballard,...
- 1906 or 1907
- Rocky Mountain News interior
- Interior view of an office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; men sit by a roll top desk, a typewriter, a telephone, a table covered with newspapers and magazines, and a full wastebasket.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Typesetting...
- 1902, January 25
- Rocky Mountain News interior - art room?
- Interior view of an art office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; men work at drawing tables, and the walls are covered in fashion advertisements, portraits, cartoons, and an image of the Colorado State Capitol building. A jar of...
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Artist's studios--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1902, January
- Rocky Mountain News interior - woman in office
- Interior view of an office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; a woman is at a roll top desk by a typewriter and scissors. Portraits and a calendar are on the walls.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1902, January
- Rocky Mt. News Wm. R. Thomas editorial writer
- Interior view of an office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; William R. Thomas, editorial writer, is at a roll top desk, by a lamp, writing. Door letters read: "W. R. Thomas."
- Thomas, William R.; Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1902?
- Rocky Mt. News 3 men in office
- Interior view of an office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; men work at a table by a lamp.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1902, January 25
- Rocky Mountain News interior - art room?
- Interior view of an art office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; men work at drawing tables, and the walls are covered in fashion advertisements, portraits, cartoons, and a calendar. A lithographic negative is under a lamp.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Artist's studios--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1902, January
- Rocky Mt. News man at desk
- Interior view of an office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; a man works at a desk by a lamp.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1902?
- Rocky Mt. News workers at machinery
- Interior view of typesetters at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; men work with machines and trays of type and letters.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1902?
- Rocky Mountain News interior - office
- Interior view of an office at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; a man with a cigar is at a roll top desk, and a well dressed man and woman look on.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1902, February
- Rocky Mt. News work room interior
- Interior view of the graphics department at the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado; men work with glass plates, a leather pad, a table saw, and chemical tanks.
- Rocky Mountain News--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Newspaper industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- 1902
- Morrises at dinner
- Interior view with the Morris family seated at dinner, probably in Denver, Colorado. Items on the wall include: framed pictures, a whisk broom, a tambourine, and a clock. Items on the table include: a tablecloth, a vase with flowers, glassware,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Juvenile Court in session
- Interior view of a Juvenile Court in Denver, Colorado; shows lamps and people in chairs.
- Juvenile courts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Courtrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Juvenile delinquents--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Denver Juvenile Court - juvenile detention facility
- Composite of five photographs shows exterior and interior views of the Detention Home School at 2844 Downing Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, and a group of boys. Captions read: "Sitting Room," "Dining Room," "Juvenile...
- Detention Home School (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Juvenile delinquents--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Denver, Brown Palace Hotel, interior
- Interior view of the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado Shows a spacious public room, wall to wall carpeting, area rugs, ionic style floor to ceiling columns, corniced window treatments, globe lighting fixtures, turned wood tables, chairs,...
- Brown Palace Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Chairs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Lobbies--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Wolfe Hall, Antoinette 3rd left
- Interior view of Wolfe Hall, an Episcopalian private school in Denver, Colorado. Children are seated at a table with blocks in front of them, their teacher stands to one side. One student is identified as Antoinette Perry, the others are...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Church schools--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; School children--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Interior
- Interior view of an unidentified home in Denver, Colorado; shows an arts-and-crafts style table, bench, and chairs.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Furniture--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Gates' family Christmas
- Interior view of a living room with three girls and a decorated Christmas tree at the Gate's home in Denver, Colorado. Presents include: toys, dolls, ice skates, miniature stove.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Children playing with toys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Gates' family
- Interior view of a living room at the Gates' home in Denver, Colorado with (probably) Hazel Gates and her three daughters on a slide. Shows: fireplace, lamps, and a child's wicker chair.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Children playing with toys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Mothers & children--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Gates, Charles Cassius,...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Christmas
- Interior view of a living room in a house in (probably) Denver, Colorado; shows small children and toys by a decorated Christmas tree. Shows: fireplace, toy piano, stuffed animals, and doll.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Children playing with toys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Thompson Grocery Co.
- Interior of the John Thompson Grocery Company store on 15th (Fifteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Butchers in white coats and aprons pose around a display of deer carcasses that are decorated with Christmas wreaths and garland. Signs read: "Mocha...
- John Thompson Grocery Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Butchers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Deer--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Female diving - indoor pool
- A woman in a full-body swim suit poses in the back dive position at an indoor swimming pool, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bathing suits--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Church interior
- Interior view of the First Baptist Church, Eighteenth (18th) and Stout Streets, Denver, Colorado, shows pews, stained glass windows, altar, and organ. Lettering over arches reads: "That Christ Died For Our Sins," "The Gospel Which I Preached Unto...
- First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Baptist churches--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- [Unity Church interior with balcony]
- Interior view of the Unity Church once located at 19th and Broadway Streets in Denver, Colorado (opened 1887). View taken from the balcony, shows bowed pews, altar, stained glass windows, and coffered ceiling. Organ console and organ pipes are...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Church of the Holy Ghost Denver
- View of the altar at Church of the Holy Ghost in Denver, Colorado. Father Bender sits near a statue of Jesus. The altar is decorated with candles and flowers.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1907
- DTC power station interior; location unknown
- Interior of the Denver Tramway Company power station in Denver, Colorado shows electric generators, switch boxes, and Westinghouse transformers.
- Denver City Tramway Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Electric generators--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Power plants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Street railroad...
- [between 1900 and 1905]
- DTC building interior
- Interior view of furnaces and machinery at the Denver Tramway Company power station in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver City Tramway Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Furnaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Power plants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Street railroad...
- [between 1900 and 1905]
- DTC central power station interior
- Interior view of the generator room in the Denver Tramway Company Central Power Station, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver City Tramway Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Electric generators--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Power plants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Street railroad...
- [between 1900 and 1905]
- Interior with fireplace
- Interior view of a house in Denver, Colorado. Shows framed pictures, fireplace, mantle clock, mirror, vases, furniture, pillow, and a spinning wheel.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Spinning apparatus--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Christmas tree
- Interior view of a home shows a Christmas tree with ornaments, Denver, Colorado. Presents under the tree include toy trains, dolls, books, and a rocking chair.
- Picture books for children--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Toys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Dolls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [1900?]
- Christmas tree
- Interior view of a home shows a Christmas tree with ornaments, Denver, Colorado. Presents include a tricycle, a toy sailboat, dolls, books, and a tea set.
- Picture books for children--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Toys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bicycles & tricycles--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [1900?]
- Bedroom
- Interior view of a house in Denver, Colorado. Shows bedroom with bed, crib, bureau, dresser, framed pictures, and a doll in a small chair.
- Cribs (Children's furniture)--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Children's furniture--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Interior
- Interior view of a bedroom in Denver, Colorado. Shows a dresser with mirror, framed pictures, chairs, rugs, and curtains.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Dressing tables--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Mr. & Mrs. ?
- Interior view of a house in Denver, Colorado. An unidentified man reads a newspaper. Shows fireplace, mantle clock, framed pictures, and a potted plant.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Reading--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1900?]