Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Western History Subject Index
- Westminster, Colorado. Library. Public
- Western History Subject Index
- Westminster, Colorado. Library. Public
- Decker Branch Historic Landmark Designation Celebration
- Visitors stand in line outside of the Decker Branch library during the Historic Landmark Designation Celebration in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Decker Branch.
- 1984 December 8
- Decker Branch Historic Landmark Designation Celebration
- Visitors of all ages stand in front of a refreshment table during the Decker Branch library's historic landmark designation celebration in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Decker Branch.
- 1984 December 8
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver Public Library. Public Information
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver Public Library. Public Information Office
- Decker Branch Historic Landmark Designation Celebration
- Two unidentified men stand next to a book shelf during the Decker Branch library historic Landmark designation celebration in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library. Decker Branch.
- 1984 December 8
- Ford Warren Branch childrens event
- Two unidentified adults lead a group of children to sing a song at the Ford Warren Branch Library.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- Undated
- Public Library - Frederick R. Ross branch
- Interior view of the Ross-Broadway Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; teenage boys study, and people browse bookshelves. A piano, ceiling light fixture, open dictionary, and monitor windows complete...
- Ross, Frederick R.--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Ross-Broadway Branch--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Speer (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1951 November 29
- Public Library - Frederick R. Ross Branch
- Interior view of the Ross-Broadway Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Speer neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; men wait at a counter and women work. Decor includes card catalogs, bookshelves, and monitor windows.
- Ross, Frederick R.--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Ross-Broadway Branch--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Speer (Denver Colo. : Neighborhood)--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1951 November 29
- Cossack (Georgian) on horseback
- A Russian Georgian Cossack, Ermile Antadze, poses on horseback in the foreground in front of a backdrop with a landscape scene painted on it for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man wears a long, dark coat and a wool hat and has a sword attached...
- Cossacks--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Antadze, Ermile.
- [1901]
- Bear Valley Branch, Denver Public Library
- Interior view of the Bear Valley Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Harvey Park South neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; decor includes display cases, a curved check-out counter, a sculpture, and rough bricks.
- Denver Public Library. Bear Valley Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1972 May 17
- Eugene Field Branch, Denver Public Library
- Interior view of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; shows Herman Miller furniture including couches, Eames chairs, and signs: "Periodicals," and "Fiction."
- Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Herman Miller, Inc.--Products.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Seating furniture--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- [1970 April 14]
- Bear Valley Branch
- View of the modernist style Bear Valley Branch of the Denver Public Library (Anderson, Barker, and Rinker Architects) at 5171 West Dartmouth Avenue in the Harvey Park South neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Features curved brick walls and arches,...
- Denver Public Library. Bear Valley Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Harvey Park South (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1972
- Bear Valley Branch
- View of the modernist style Bear Valley Branch of the Denver Public Library (Anderson, Barker, and Rinker Architects) at 5171 West Dartmouth Avenue in the Harvey Park South neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Features curved brick walls and arches,...
- Denver Public Library. Bear Valley Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Harvey Park South (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1972
- Dahlia Branch, Denver Public Library
- African American teenage women in cheerleader uniforms perform in front of the Dahlia Branch of the Denver Public Library at 3304 Dahlia Street in the Northeast Park Hill neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. African American (Black) men, women, and...
- Denver Public Library. Dahlia Branch--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Northeast Park Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Cheerleading--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Boy toddler
- Studio portrait of a child in a lace dress and high button shoes.
- Boys--1860-1880.
- [between 1860 and 1880?]
- Eugene Field branch
- Interior view of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; decor includes spindle and wicker chairs and book shelves.
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Homes & haunts.; Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1930-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1970.;...
- [between 1930 and 1969?]
- Denver Public Library Western History department
- View of the Western History department in the Denver Public Library at Colfax Avenue and Bannock Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A man and woman stand and sit near a desk. Books and newspapers are in the room.
- Denver Public Library. Western History Dept.--Facilities--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Newspapers--1940-1950.
- [either 1944 or 1945]
- Unidentified mariachi musician and teenager
- An unidentified mariachi musician and a teenage boy pose in a house probably in Denver, Colorado. The musician wears an oversized straw sombrero, and a shirt and pants decorated with buttons, metal braid and piping and holds a guitar. The teenage...
- Hispanic Americans--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Interiors.; Musicians.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Mariachi--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Denver (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- [Sketch of exterior entrance]
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing is a rendering of an entrance to the Denver Public Library located at 1357 Broadway in the Civic Center...
- Civic Center District (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Doors & doorways.; Libraries.; Denver Public Library. Central Branch.
- [195-?]
- [Sketch of exterior]
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing is a rendering of the Denver Public Library at 1357 Broadway in the Civic Center District of Denver,...
- Civic Center District (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries.; Denver Public Library. Central Branch.
- [195-?]
- [Sketch of entrance]
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing is a rendering of an entrance to the Denver Public Library at 1357 Broadway in the Civic Center District of...
- Civic Center District (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Doors & doorways.; Libraries.; Denver Public Library. Central Branch.
- [195-?]
- [Interior drawing of Western History Department]
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing is a rendering of the Western History Department of the Denver Public Library at 1357 Broadway in the Civic...
- Civic Center District (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries.; Denver Public Library. Western History/Genealogy Dept.
- [195-?]
- [Elevations] public library building for City and County of Denver
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows outer wall elevations for the Denver Public Library at 1357 Broadway in the Civic Center District of...
- Civic Center District (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries.; Denver Public Library. Central Branch.
- 1951 August 8
- [Sanchez Reservoir, Costilla County, Colorado]
- Panoramic view of the Sanchez Reservoir and dam in Costilla County, Colorado. Shows shoreline, the dam and the overflow intake tower. Text on print includes reservoir capacity and tower, conduit, and dam dimensions. "Contained at date photo was...
- Reservoirs--Colorado--Costilla County.; Dams--Colorado--Costilla County.; Sanchez Reservoir (Colo.)
- 1911
- Watertown Library, New York
- Lion statues stand on both sides of the entrance to the Governor Flower Library in Watertown, New York, named for Roswell Pettybone Flower, governor of New York from 1892-94. Flower died in 1899, and the memorial library was built in 1903. Large...
- Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library--1900-1930.; Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Benches--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Buildings--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Columns--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Drapery--1900-1930.; Libraries--New...
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Watertown Library, New York
- Lion statues stand on both sides of the entrance to the Governor Flower Library in Watertown, New York, named for Roswell Pettybone Flower, governor of New York from 1892-94. Flower died in 1899, and the memorial library was built in 1903. A round...
- Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library--1900-1930.; Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Benches--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Buildings--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Columns--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Fountains--New...
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Dickinson Branch
- Interior of Dickinson Branch (West Denver Branch) of Denver Public Library, southwest corner of Hooker and West Conejos Place, Denver, Colorado; 1914 Italian cottage design with a single reading room includes: Allen True paintings, "Trappers,"...
- Denver Public Library. Dickinson Branch.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Dickinson, Charles E.--Monuments.
- [1914]
- Warren Branch
- Interior of Warren Branch of Denver Public Library, (formerly East Denver Branch) 3354 High Street, Denver, Colorado; Italianate structure; interior shows a high ceiling with skylight, elaborate moldings and brackets, Allen True's painting "The...
- Denver Public Library. Warren Branch.--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Warren, Henry White, 1831-1912.--Monuments.
- [1913]
- Byers Branch
- Interior of the Byers Branch of Denver Public Library, 675 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado; shows sunlight streaming in vertical sash windows with arched transoms, bookshelves along perimeter walls with sign: "Handicraft Books On Shelf Below,"...
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Byers Branch.--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918]
- Byers Branch
- People, holding umbrellas or United States flags, crowd the opening dedication ceremonies for the Byers Branch of the Denver Public Library, 675 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado. Boys climb on an automobile by the stucco - brick building with tile...
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Byers Branch.--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Building dedications--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [June 23, 1918]
- Byers Branch
- Exterior side and facade of Byers Branch of Denver Public Library, 675 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, Colorado; small rectangular Neoclassical building; one-story buff stucco over brick with arched windows and entrance and side gable tile roof with a...
- Byers, William Newton, 1831-1903--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Byers Branch.--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1918 and 1920]
- Chief Eagle
- Flathead Chief Eagle poses with a young girl on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana. He wears a feather headdress and has strips of fur wrapped around his braids. He also has an otter sash across his chest and wears several beaded...
- Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Children--Montana--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--Montana--1900- 1910.
- [between 1905 and 1907?]
- Native American young boys
- Three unidentified, young Native American boys stand near a wood fence on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana. The boy on the far left wears a dark suit and a hat. The boy in the middle wears a dark vest over a patterned shirt. The...
- Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Children--Montana--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--Montana--1900- 1910.
- [between 1905 and 1907?]
- Louis Charlemain
- Louis Charlemain, a Native American man on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana, poses for a formal, side-angle, bust portrait. He wears a fur roach on the top of his head. Strips of fur are wrapped around his long braids. He has an...
- Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--Montana--1900- 1910.; Charlemain, Louis.
- [between 1905 and 1907?]
- Woodbury Branch Public Library
- Interior of Woodbury Branch of Denver Public Library, West 33rd and Federal Boulevard, Highland Park, Denver, Colorado; one-story brick Renaissance villa; reading room features: high beamed ceiling with hanging globe lamps, large arched windows,...
- Denver Public Library. Woodbury Branch--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Woodbury, Roger Williams, 1841-1903--Monuments.
- [between 1913 and 1920]
- Pauline Robinson Branch, Denver Public Library
- View of the Pauline Robinson Branch of the Denver Public Library, at 5575 East 33th (Thirty third) Avenue at Holly Street in the North Park Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The brick building has stone trim and an arched entry and a pediment.
- Denver Public Library. Pauline Robinson Branch--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; North Park Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1990-2000.
- 1996 May
- Bethune & Moore interiors at new Field Library - Herman Miller furniture
- Interior view of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; shows a tribal mask, a checkout machine, shelves of books, tables, Eames chairs, plants, a display case, and signs: "Periodicals," "Registration," "Book...
- Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Herman Miller, Inc.--Products--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970 April 14
- Mrs. L. E. Overland - Friends of DPL assists in VRP at Warren
- Mrs. L. E. Overland instructs a group of Black (African American) boys and girls at the Warren Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Warren, Henry White, 1831-1912--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Warren Branch--1950-1970.; African Americans--Children--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Cole (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.;...
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Smiley Branch Library
- Interior view of the William H. Smiley Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; women are at the counter. Arched windows open into vaulted ceilings; a painting depicts Japanese horsemen.
- Smiley, William H.--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Smiley Branch--1940-1960.; Berkeley (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.;...
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Five Points Branch Denver Public Library
- Interior view of the Five Points Branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; shows "mod" decor, wall graphics, curved wall cutouts, and amorphous chairs. A Black (African American) staff member helps a woman.
- Denver Public Library. Five Points Branch--1970-1980.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.;...
- [between 1970 and 1975?]
- Field branch - last view of old building
- Interior view of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows bookshelves, a spindle chair, a clock, counter, and posters.
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Homes & haunts.; Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.;...
- 1970
- Field branch - last view of old building
- Interior view of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows bookshelves, a spindle chair, and a brochure rack.
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Homes & haunts.; Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.;...
- 1970
- Eugene Field branch
- View of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in the Belcaro neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a canopy, beveled window, and wheelchair ramp.
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Belcaro (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- [between 1970 and 1975?]
- Eugene Field branch
- Children pose on steps of the Eugene Field Library in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; two boys are twins, book titles include: "Magic Made Easy," "If I Ran The Zoo," and "Uncle Remus."
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Homes & haunts.; Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1950-1960.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Eugene Field branch
- View of the Eugene Field Library located on East Exposition and South Franklin Street in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The single story cottage belonged to Denver poet Eugene Field and features wood siding, a covered porch,...
- Field, Eugene, 1850-1895--Homes & haunts.; Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.;...
- 1970
- Bear Valley Branch, Denver Public Library
- View of the Bear Valley Branch of the Denver Public Library in the the Harvey Park South neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; boys and girls are identified as: "1. David Etter (11 1/2), 2. Delores Etter (8 1/2) 2936 So. Fenton, 3. Julie Menkley (8)...
- Denver Public Library. Bear Valley Branch--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Harvey Park South (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1969?]
- Hungry for knowledge? check out the library.
- Illustrated children's books--20th century--Exhibitions.; Plates (Tableware)--Exhibitions.
- Ross Barnum
- View of the Ross-Barnum Branch of the Denver Public Library at 3570 West First Avenue at Lowell Boulevard in the Barnum neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features include an angular fascia and corner window.
- Ross, Frederick R.--Monuments.; Denver Public Library. Ross-Barnum Branch--1950-1960.; Barnum (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1951 and 1960?]