Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 1600 Block of Blake
- View of businesses on Blake Street, Denver, Colorado; brick buildings have stone trim and signs: "Tom Moore, Henry George and Little Tom cigars; The Denver Type Foundry Co.," "The Ault & Wiborg Co. Printing Inks"," Carter, Rice & Carpenter Paper...
- Carter, Rice & Carpenter Paper Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver Type Foundry Co. (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Type & type founding--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Paper...
- [between 1905 and 1913]
- 1861 Colorado Territorial Election
- The election was held August 19, 1861. Data was taken from Poll Books Volumes 1, 2 and 3. These books area also on microfilm at the Colorado State Archives, 1313 Sherman St. Room 120, Denver, Colorado 80203.
- Elections--Colorado.; Colorado--Population.; Colorado--1861.; Colorado--Genealogy--Sources.
- Undated
- 1899-1902
- A pile of large rocks stands in front of a large mine and milling complex at the base of a hill, possibly in Gilpin County, Colorado. A wood frame is supported by tree branches in the center foreground. A tree stands in the right foreground.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Gilpin County--1900-1920.; Gilpin County (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Mills--Colorado--Gilpin County--1900-1920.; Rocks--Colorado--Gilpin County--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- 1903 Library CU Boulder
- People ascend steps to the stone arched entry of the 1903 Library at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The large scale, two story building has a tiled, square monitor roof. Mature, bare trees conceal second floor details, and a cast iron,...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1933 and 1939?]
- 2 children bathing
- Two small children, possibly Popovi and Felip, sons of Maria and Julian Martinez of the San Ildefonso Pueblo in New Mexico, sit in a round, metal bath tub crying. The tub is set on a wood ledge. The younger child has his arm around the older one,...
- Children bathing--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Children--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Martínez, Julián, San Ildefonso Pueblo potter--Family.; Martínez, María Montoya--Family.
- [1915?]
- 5th and Edmond Sts. St. Joseph Mo. published by Wm. Schroeder St. Joseph Mo.
- View of Fifth and Edmond Streets, St. Joseph (Buchanan County) Missouri; shows pedestrians, a horse drawn carriage, Union Depot trolley car 95; and masonry office blocks with signs: "J. C. Schmidt Shoes," "Taylor's Restraurant," "Masonic Temple," ...
- Saint Joseph (Mo.)--1890-1910.; Business districts--Missouri--Saint Joseph--1890-1910.; Street railroads--Missouri--Saint Joseph--1890-1910.; Streets--Missouri--Saint Joseph--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905]
- 86th Regiment, Company L
- Group portrait of the Tenth Mountain Division, 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment, Company L. Taken at Camp Hale, Colorado. TOP ROW left to right: 1) Smith, J., 2) Van Heuvel, 3) Ough, 4) Smith, E., 5) Jones, E., 6) Duke, 7) Krieser, 8) Piro, 9)...
- Military personnel--1940-1950.; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.; United States. Army. Mountain Infantry Regiment, 86th. Company L.; World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories--United States.; Camp Hale (Colo.)
- [June] 1944
- ? - residence
- View of an ornate residence, Colorado, which features: fishscale gableboard, decorative bay window, roof cresting, covered front porch and balcony, and brick chimney work.
- Houses--Colorado--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- ? - Residence, Co. Park & Jefferson
- View of a residence, possibly in Jefferson or Park County, Colorado. The two story brick structure has arched windows, fishscale imbrication, roof cresting, and a covered front porch.
- Houses--Colorado--1890-1900.
- 1893?
- ? - view of residences (unidentified)
- View of brick residences along a road with tramway tracks, Colorado. Street signs read "So. 11th St." and "W. 13th Av."
- Houses--Colorado--1890-1900.; Street railroad tracks--Colorado--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- ? - view of residences (unidentified)
- View shows a brick duplex building with a decorative cornice and two covered front porches, Colorado.
- Duplexes--Colorado--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- [Calamity Jane] [art original].
- Calamity Jane, 1852-1903--Portraits.; Pencil drawing, American.; Portraits.; Sketches.
- 1961
- [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
- [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-?]
- [Kime - Fra...] residence
- View shows a two story brick residence with multiple gables, decorative porch frieze, and fenced yard, Colorado. A two horse team is attached to a wagon and waits in front of the house.
- Animal teams--Colorado--1890-1900.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--1890-1900.
- 1893 [?]
- [Rocky Mountain scene] [art original].
- Painting, American.; Mountains--Pictorial works.; Mountains in art.; Rocky Mountains--Pictorial works.; Oil paintings.
- 1875
- [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
- [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-?]
- [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-?]
- "At the Library" sculpture, Denver Public Library
- View of the sculpture "At the Library" (1981; Barry Rosen, artist) near the Broadway entrance to the Central Library branch of the Denver Public Library at 10 West Fourteenth (14th) Street in the Civic Center neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Shows...
- Denver Public Library--Buildings--1990-2000.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Public libraries.; Sculpture.; Denver Public Library--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Public libraries--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial...
- 1998
- "East End" schoolhouse on our lands
- View of East End School, near Brighton (Adams County) Colorado, a frame salt box structure with sign: "East End, 1906, Dist. No. 27," and a water pump.
- Brighton (Colo.)--1900-1910.; One-room schools--Colorado--Brighton--1900-1910.
- October 11, 1908
- "Loma" a prosperous Indian farmer
- Standing portrait of a Native American Flathead (Salish) man, identified as Loma Joscum. He stands in the entryway of a tepee shielding his eyes with his right hand. In his left hand he holds a rifle. He wears moccasins, leggings, a breech cloth,...
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Salish Indians--1900-1910.; Farmers--1900-1910.; Joscum, Loma.
- 1907
- "Spotted Tail" a noted Indian Chief
- Sitting studio portrait of a Native American (Brulé Sioux) man, identified as Spotted Tail. He is wrapped in a large blanket, manta style, and wears moccasins, a shirt, a kerchief, and earrings. A hat is on the ground at his feet. He is noted for...
- Brulé Indians--1870-1880.; Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Spotted Tail, 1823-1881.
- [1870 June 18]
- "Steamer, Far West, the heroine of the upper river" used to transport Reno's wounded
- Steamer (or Sternwheeler) Far West - used to transport Major Marcus Albert Reno's wounded soldiers from Battle at Little Bighorn to Fort Lincoln, North Dakota, in record time down Missouri River, 700 miles in 54 hours; also captained by Grant...
- Stern wheelers--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900]
- "The Junction" below Cozen's
- "The Junction" is shown from below William Cozens' ranch in Fraser in Grand County, Colorado. Cozens was the first official sheriff of Gilpin County but moved to Grand County in 1876 with his wife, Mary York Cozens. A small building stands in the...
- Fraser (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Grand County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Buildings--Colorado--Fraser--1890-1910.; Ranches--Colorado--Fraser--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1904?]
- A council, Indians and wagons in circle, tepees and fort in background
- Group of Dakota men, women and children, gathered in circle with wagons and an American flag in the center. Probably gathered for a council meeting on the Standing Rock Reservation. Tepees and buildings are in the background.
- Dakota Indians--1880-1890.; Indians of North America--1880-1890.; Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D. and S.D.)--1880-1890.; Indian reservations--Dakota Territory--1880-1890.
- [188-?]
- A line of carts and mules on the street of town
- Oval framed view of a line of oxen and mule carts on an unpaved street with boardwalk and business buildings; Lagerbeer Saloon, third brick building from right.
- Boardwalks--1880-1900.; Ox teams--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- A Sioux brave
- Indoor portrait of an unidentified Native American Dakota Santee Sioux sitting cross legged with a ceremonial pipe, club, knife in a sheath and rifle. He wears a headband, checked jacket, leggings and moccasins.
- Dakota Indians--1870-1880.; Indians of North America--1870-1880.; Santee Indians--1870-1880.; Calumets--1870-1880.
- 1871?
- A Tribute to Youth Program
- Program for 1994 African-American Awareness Month event at the Ford-Warren Branch at the Denver Public Library.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1994 February 19
- A&WP locomotive, engine number 201, engine type 0-6-0
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Atlanta, Ga., October 9, 1929.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1929.; Railroad locomotives--Georgia--Atlanta.; Atlanta and West Point Rail Road Company.
- 1929
- A&WP locomotive, engine number 215, engine type 0-8-0
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Atlanta, Ga., October 9, 1929.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1929.; Railroad locomotives--Georgia--Atlanta.; Atlanta and West Point Rail Road Company.
- 1929
- A&WP locomotive, engine number 271, engine type 4-6-0
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end, inside station. Photographed: Atlanta, Ga., June, 1917.
- Locomotives--1910-1920.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1917.; Railroad locomotives--Georgia--Atlanta.; Atlanta and West Point Rail Road Company.
- 1917
- A. Stedman
- Studio portrait of Arnold Stedman, a member of the Arapahoe County Board of Education (School District Number 1) from 1878 to 1890. He was also an advisory board member for School District Number 1's Public Library. He wears a stiff, high-collared...
- Arapahoe County (Colo.). School District, No. 1. Board of Education--People.; School board members--Colorado--Denver--1870-1890.; School boards--Colorado--Denver--1870-1890.; Stedman, A.
- [between 1878 and 1890]
- A. W. Powell, Berkeley, Co.
- Presentation view of the A. W. Powell residence at 4451 Wolff Street in Berkeley (now Denver) Colorado; architectural features include shingle imbrication, round windows, bays, arches, a covered porch, and an onion dome.
- Powell, A. W.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Abelardo "Lalo" Delgado and Lola Estrada Delgado
- Portrait of Chicano poet Abelardo "Lalo" Delgado and his wife, Lola Estrada Delgado of Denver, Colorado. They sit on a love seat in their living room and hold their wedding portrait. Abelardo wears a mustache.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1980-1990.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Poets.; Spouses.; Abelardo, 1931---Pictorial works.; Delgado, Lola Estrada; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [1981?]
- Above Empire, Colo.
- A wood fence stands next to a dirt road in a view above Empire in Clear Creek County, Colorado. A ridge of mountains is in the background.
- [between 1899 and 1910?]
- Above Empire, Colo.
- A meadow lies between mountains near Empire in Clear Creek County, Colorado. The tops of several trees jut into the foreground.
- [between 1899 and 1910?]
- Above Spruce Lodge
- Tall pine trees and shrubs fill the landscape in this scene above the Spruce Lodge on the west slope of Berthoud Pass on the border of Grand and Clear Creek Counties in Colorado.
- Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Grand County (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--1900-1920.; Pines--Colorado--1900-1920.; Shrubs--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Acequia, Costilla County, Colorado
- View of an acequia (irrigation ditch), possibly part of the Vallejos Ditch system in the San Luis Valley in Costilla County, Colorado. Shows grass and weeds. A wooden headgate is in the ditch. Sagebrush and pinon covered hills and the Sangre de...
- Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Colo. and N.M.)--1990-2000.; Costilla County (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Irrigation canals and flumes--Colorado--Costilla County--Pictorial works.; Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Colo. and N.M.)--Pictorial works.; Costilla County...
- [between 1990 and 2000?]
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1014, engine type 4-6-0
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Columbia, S.C., August 3, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--South Carolina--Columbia.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1932
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1037, engine type 4-6-0
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Brunswick, Ga., August 2, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--Georgia--Brunswick.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1932
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1141, engine type -6-0
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Columbia, S.C., August 3, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--South Carolina--Columbia.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1932
- ACL locomotive, engine number 124, engine type 0-6-0
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Brunswick, Ga., August 2, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--Georgia--Brunswick.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1932
- ACL locomotive, engine number 129, engine type 0-6-0
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Columbia, S.C., August 3, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--South Carolina--Columbia.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1932
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1503, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end, pole near tender. Photographed: Jacksonville, Fla., October 12, 1929.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1929.; Railroad locomotives--Florida--Jacksonville.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1929
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1509, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end, obstructions. Photographed: Jacksonville, Fla., October 11, 1929.
- Locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1929.; Railroad locomotives--Florida--Jacksonville.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1929
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1510, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Jacksonville, Fla., August 1, 1932.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1932.; Railroad locomotives--Florida--Jacksonville.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1932
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1511, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of right side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Savannah, Ga., August 1, 1939.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1939.; Railroad locomotives--Georgia--Savannah.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1939
- ACL locomotive, engine number 1514, engine type 4-6-2
- Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end. Photographed: Savannah, Ga., August 1, 1939.
- Locomotives--1930-1940.; Railroads--Trains--Pictorial works--1939.; Railroad locomotives--Georgia--Savannah.; Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.
- 1939