Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Denver officers examining murder site.
- Interior view of a small room as four Denver Police officers examine a murder site. Shows a blood stained bed and pillows.
- Crime scenes--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Beds--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Blood--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Police--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Denver Art Museum
- View of sculptures and artwork, possibly housed in the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Swim group & possibly judges (?)
- Four men pose with two female swimmers in front of a pool in Denver, Colorado. The women wear bathing suits and caps. One man wears a badge that reads: "Denver Press Club", and holds a megaphone with "Spalding's" painted on it.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Bathing suits--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Swimmers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Elderly couple and child
- Portrait of an elderly man and woman with a girl, probably in Denver, Colorado. Interior shows partial view of fireplace and fringed chairs.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Aged persons--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Woman on hotel steps
- A woman stands on steps in a hotel, possibly in Denver, Colorado. She wears a waist length sweater, hat, pants and boots. Hotel guests stand at the top of the stair landing above her.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940]
- Denver, education, schools, public, Steele
- Interior view of the Steele Public School library, 320 South Marion Street Parkway, Denver, Colorado; shows children reading at tables, or by bookshelves.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1920-1940.; Steele School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Children reading & writing--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.;...
- [between 1929 and 1935?]
- Denver Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows an audience in main floor and box seats, United States flags, bunting, stencil ornaments, and an oil painting.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Denver Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows an audience in main floor and balcony seats, United States flags, bunting, and an orchestra.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Performances--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Denver Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows an audience in main floor, balcony, and box seats, United States flags, bunting, stencil ornaments, an oil painting, and ceiling light fixtures.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Interior of City Auditorium, Denver
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows organ pipes, an orchestra, and an audience in main floor, balcony, and box seats.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Performances--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Close up of panels over the arch, City Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows ceiling panels with molded plaster ornaments, the proscenium arch, and a scrim curtain with embroidery.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Stage at Denver City Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows the stage, the proscenium arch with molded plaster ornaments, a scrim curtain with embroidery, the orchestra pit, box and main floor seating.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Panels above proscenium arch
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows ceiling light fixtures and panels with faux and molded plaster ornaments depicting garlands and dragons.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- View of sidewall panels - Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, an exit, molding, a fire hose, and painted ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- View of sidewall panels
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, an exit, molding, a fire hose, and painted ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- View of sidewall panels - Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, an exit, molding, and painted ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Close up of side panel - Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows a balcony railing and painted ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows a hardwood floor with zone markings, a basketball hoop, padding, bunting, balcony seats, a timer, and an oil painting.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Ceilings decorations and sunbursts
- Interior view at the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows a ceiling light fixture, faux ornaments, and molding.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Lobby doors - auditorium
- Interior view at the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows doors with oval windows, marble columns, coffered ceiling, and faux ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Stairway in auditorium
- Interior view at the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows a stair landing, cast metal railings, steam radiators, a drinking fountain, and marble columns.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Stairways--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- View of auditorium ready for a concert
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows floor, balcony, and box seats, bunting, an oil painting, and a sign: "America Theatre Greater Vitagraph Pictures."
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Municipal auditorium lobby
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows a foyer, doors with oval windows, a coffered ceiling, light fixtures, marble columns, and faux ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Barber Shop interior
- Interior view of a barber shop in Denver, Colorado; shows women cutting children's hair, porcelain chairs, and mirrors.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Barbers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Barbershops--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- New Method Cleaners
- Interior view of New Method Cleaners, in Denver, Colorado; shows men, women, employees, customers, furs, a tapestry, an electric fan, and satin curtains.
- New Method Cleaners--Facilities--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Cleaning establishments--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Grocery store interior
- Interior view of a grocery store in Denver, Colorado; shows men, a woman, cash register, display cases, labels and signs: "Solitaire Grape Juice," "Rice's Seeds," and "Supreme Soda Crackers."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1925 and 1940?]
- Montgomery Ward department store
- A salesman shows a dress to a group of women and men in the Montgomery Ward department store in Denver, Colorado. The women wear skirts and hats. One woman wears a corsage.
- Montgomery Ward--People--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Dresses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Sales personnel--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1929 and 1935?]
- Montgomery Ward department store
- View of rugs displayed in the Montgomery Ward department store in Denver, Colorado.
- Montgomery Ward--Facilities--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Rugs--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1929 and 1935?]
- Montgomery Ward department store
- View of displays in the Montgomery Wards department store in Denver, Colorado. Rugs, drapes, chairs, and chests are on display in the large store.
- Montgomery Ward--Facilities--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Furnishings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Merchandise...
- [between 1929 and 1935?]
- Denver Chamber of Commerce interior
- Interior view of the Denver Chamber of Commerce Building at 1726 Champa Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Desks, couches, and chairs are in the room. A staircase leads to a balcony on the second floor.
- Denver Chamber of Commerce--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Chambers of commerce--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1926 and 1935?]
- Bishops Throne or Cathedra, Denver, Colo
- Interior view of St. John's Cathedral (also known as Saint John's Church in the Wilderness and Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist) in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows carved wood figures, a seat with podium and tracery,...
- Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Cathedrals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.;...
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Basement bathroom
- Interior view of a bathroom at 300 Marion Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a sink, shower head, pipes, and a curtain.
- Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Bathrooms--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Damaged room
- Interior view of a house in Denver, Colorado; shows square and round rooms and debris.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Basement remodel
- Interior view of a basement den at 180 Marion Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; decor includes Native American rugs, a taxidermied deer with antlers, a potted plant, a folding screen, and Empire style furniture.
- Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Dens--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Henry Collbran residence
- Interior view of a room in the Henry Collbran house at 1277 Williams Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A dining room table, high back chairs, and sideboard are in the room.
- Collbran, Henry--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Henry Collbran residence
- Interior view of a hallway in the Henry Collbran house at 1277 Williams Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Chairs, a lamp, and bar are in the hall.
- Collbran, Henry--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Passageways--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Henry Collbran residence
- Interior view of the dining room in the Henry Collbran house at 1277 Williams Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A table, chairs, centerpiece, and lamps are in the room. The walls are decorated with columns and ornate...
- Collbran, Henry--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Henry Collbran residence
- Interior view of the Henry Collbran house at 1277 Williams Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A staircase, chair, and chandelier are in the room.
- Collbran, Henry--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Henry Collbran residence
- Interior view of the parlor in the Henry Collbran house at 1277 Williams Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A sofa, table, chair, arched windows, and a chandelier are in the room.
- Collbran, Henry--Homes & haunts.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Parlors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Grocery store, clubhouse, Overland Park
- Interior view of a grocery market in the clubhouse at Overland Park in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The shelves are stocked with canned, boxed, and fresh items including: "Arm & Hammer Baking Soda," "Quaker Corn Puffs," "Herman's...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1931?]
- Delicatessen and steam table at Overland Park
- A woman lifts the lid of a container at the steam table in the clubhouse at Overland Park in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A cook who wears an apron and hat carves food for a man on the other side of the counter. A cooked duck is...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Clubhouses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Delicatessens--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1921 and 1931?]
- Refreshment room at Overland Park auto camp
- Groups of people sit at tables in the refreshment room of the clubhouse at Overland Park in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Two girls have sodas on their table. A young woman stands behind a display case with cigars. Cigarettes are...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Clubhouses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Snack bars--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1931?]
- Kitchen at Overland Park auto camp
- Interior view of the kitchen of the clubhouse at Overland Park in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Two cooks wear aprons and stand behind a table. One man carves a duck. Plates and bowls are stacked on a shelf. An oven is against the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Clubhouses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Cooks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Kitchens--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.;...
- [between 1920 and 1931?]
- Soda fountain in the clubhouse at Overland Park auto camp
- Men and women sit at tables at the soda fountain and refreshment stand in the clubhouse at Overland Park motor camp in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Three young women sip on sodas. Older adults drink coffee at another table. The...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Clubhouses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Snack bars--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Soda...
- [between 1920 and 1931?]
- Store in the clubhouse at Overland Park auto camp
- A woman arranges a clothing display in a store located in the clubhouse at Overland Park motor camp in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shoes, boots, hats, coats, shirts, pants, thermos bottles, blankets, and a hammock are displayed...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Clubhouses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.;...
- [between 1920 and 1931?]
- Restaurant at Elitch Gardens
- Interior view of a restaurant at Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado; waiters stand by tables with tablecloths, glasses, and tin cups.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Dining tables--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Nurses bathroom, Denver General Hospital
- A line of porcelain sinks, a hand drier, and enclosed bathing area line the walls of the nurses bathroom at Denver General Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Electric light fixtures are on the ceiling and on the wall above the sink near a mirror....
- Denver General Hospital--Facilities--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Bathrooms--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Utility room at Denver General Hospital
- View of a utility room at Denver General Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Shows steam pipes, a generator, and refrigeration equipment. A gauge on the wall reads: "United Iron Works Co., Springfield, MD."
- Denver General Hospital--Facilities--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Utility rooms--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Sterilizing Room, Beth Israel Hospital
- Stainless steel sterilizing machines line the walls of a small room at Beth Israel Hospital in Denver, Colorado. The sterilizing containers have valves and are connected to pipes that run into the walls.
- Beth Israel Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--Equipment & supplies--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Medical equipment & supplies--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1921 and 1940?]
- Fire station dormitory
- Interior view of a firemen's dorm in Denver, Colorado. Shows iron beds, a floor hole, and pole.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Beds--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Dormitories--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Fire stations--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]