Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Big Thompson Canon, Estes Park Auto Road
- View of auto road running parallel to Big Thompson River in Big Thompson Canyon, between Loveland and Estes Park, Colorado; early automobile parked on road at left; whitewater of river at right.
- Big Thompson Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Big Thompson River (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--1900-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1916]
- The brook
- Close view of a stone footbridge crossing a tree-lined creek; roadway bridge behind footbridge is partly obscured by vegetation; probably near Cheyenne Road in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Pedestrian bridges--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1920.; Streams--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Canon of the Grand River
- View of Glenwood Canyon and Grand River (Colorado River) east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, taken from river-level; shows telegraph line, narrow-gauge railroad bed at left (Denver & Rio Grande Railway), and tunnel in distance.
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1890-1920.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Canon of the Grand River
- View of narrow-gauge train track (Denver & Rio Grande Railway), telegraph line, and Grand River (Colorado River) winding through Glenwood Canyon, east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; shows tent in distance at left of track, a small tunnel visible in...
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1890-1920.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Canon of the Rio Los Animas
- View of a narrow-gauge railroad track (Denver & Rio Grande Railway) and locomotive with two cars along the Los Animas River in Animas Canyon, near Silverton, Colorado; five women sit on rocks near river, one man stands behind train; snow-covered...
- Los Animas River (Colo.); Rivers--Colorado--1890-1920.; Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Chair Mt.
- Distant view of 12,721-foot Chair Mountain near Marble, Colorado, taken from tree-lined dirt road; aerial wires visible.
- Chair Mountain (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Marble--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Cheyenne Mountain from Duffield Cripple Creek Short Line
- View of Cheyenne Mountain from Duffield on the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway (standard gauge) in Colorado Rocky Mountains; at center of image is a smoking locomotive; low clouds swathe the mountains.
- Cheyenne Mountain (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Cheyenne Mountain
- Westward view of 9,198-foot Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs, Colorado; at center, a male figure faces the mountain; roof of a small building visible at distance; fenced rangeland extends to foothills.
- Cheyenne Mountain (Colo.)--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Cheyenne Road, Colo. Springs
- View of Cheyenne Road in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a tree- lined dirt road crosses a creek, with fence at left and right; in distance, small buildings are obscured by trees.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Cheyenne Road, Colo. Springs
- View of Cheyenne Road in Colorado Springs, Colorado; tree-lined, dirt road crosses creek, with fence at left and right; a building in distance is obscured by trees.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Climbing the backbone of the Continent Cripple Creek Short Line.
- View of standard-gauge track of the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway in Colorado; tunnel at right foreground; track ascends to mountain-top, with smoking locomotive visible at top.
- Tunnels--Colorado--1900-1920.; Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Colo. Springs, Canon City auto road
- Eastward view of a dirt roadway between Colorado Springs and Cañon City, Colorado; tree-lined dirt roadway is flanked by barbed-wire fence; a horse-drawn carriage is shown in distance, near a horse in pasture; skyline and smoke of Colorado...
- Carriages & coaches--Colorado--1900-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Copeland Lake and Copeland Mtn, Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of Copeland Lake, with snow-patched 13,176-foot Copeland Mountain in distance, along the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road in Colorado; small log structure at left.
- Copeland Lake (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Copeland Mountain (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Climbing the backbone of the Continent Cripple Creek Short Line
- View of the standard-gauge track of the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway ascending rugged mountain terrain in Colorado Rockies; at center foreground, track disappears into tunnel; near mountain-top, a smoking locomotive appears.
- Tunnels--Colorado--1900-1920.; Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Creation Park, Morrison Colo.
- Southward view of sandstone rock formations at Creation Park ( Red Rocks Park) in Morrison, Colorado; footpath at center leads to fenced rangeland on the front range plains, with Rocky Mountain foothills in distance.
- Parks--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.; Rock formations--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.
- [between 1909 and 1928]
- Creation Park, Morrison Colo.
- Southward view of sandstone rock formations in Creation Park (Red Rocks Park) in Morrison, Colorado; formations flank footpath; front- range plains and Rocky Mountain foothills in distance.
- Parks--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.; Rock formations--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.
- [between 1909 and 1928]
- Creation Park, Morrison Colo.
- Southward view at Creation Park (Red Rocks Park) in Morrison, Colorado; in foreground is rock formation, pine tree, and pathway; in distance are front-range plains and foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
- Parks--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.; Rock formations--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.
- [between 1909 and 1928]
- Curricanti [sic] Needle, Black Canon
- View of a narrow-gauge train track (Denver & Rio Grande Railway), telegraph line, and Gunnison River winding through the Black Canyon west of Gunnison, Colorado; Curecanti Needle rock formation is across river.
- Gunnison River Colo.)--1890-1920.; Rock formations--Colorado--Black Canyon--1890-1920.; Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Down by the brook
- View of a tree-lined creek; at center, a stone footbridge crosses the creek; probably near Cheyenne Road in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Pedestrian bridges--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1920.; Streams--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- Entrance Colo. Yule Marble Co. Quarries, Marble Colo.
- View of the entrance to the Colorado-Yule Marble Company Quarry located in Marble, Colorado; shows railroad track at center with flatcar, a standing man is dwarfed by a wooden boom, spools of cable labeled "Eschen." Wedges are driven into marble...
- Marble (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Marble quarrying--Colorado--Marble--1910-1920.; Colorado Yule Marble Company.
- [1913?]
- Entrance St. Johns Cathedral, Denver
- Exterior view of entrance to St. John's Cathedral (also known as Saint John's Church in the Wilderness and Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist), Denver, Colorado.
- Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cathedrals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Delivery Room Public Library , Denver
- Interior view of the Delivery Room (Circulation Unit) at the main (Civic Center) building of Denver Public Library, Denver, Colorado; at left is circulation counter, with three levels of shelving; at right are card catalogs, bulletin boards, and a...
- Denver Public Library--1900-1920.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1906 and 1920]
- Estes Park Auto Road, Big Thompson Canon
- View of auto road in Big Thompson Canyon between Loveland and Estes Park, Colorado; pine tree-lined Big Thompson River runs at left, parallel to dirt road at right.
- Big Thompson Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Big Thompson River (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--1900-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1916]
- Estes Park from Near Long's Peak Inn, Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of Estes Park, Colorado, from near Longs Peak Inn, along the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road; barbed-wire fencing parallels the road, with mountain meadow and Rocky Mountain foothills in distance.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Estes Park--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Estes Park from Park Hill, Lyons-Boulder Auto Road
- View of Estes Park, Colorado, from Park Hill, along the Lyons- Boulder, Colorado Auto Road; vista shows mountain meadow with lakes and Rocky Mountain peaks; fence parallels road.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Estes Park--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Entrance to Big Thompson Canon
- View of an auto road junction at the entrance to Big Thompson Canyon, west of Loveland, Colorado; a bridge crosses the Big Thompson River; an early automobile is parked at junction, with a mileage sign behind it.
- Big Thompson Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Big Thompson River (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1916]
- Estes Park
- View of an unidentified lake with reflection of mountains and clouds in Estes Park, Colorado; wood fence, trees, and Rocky Mountains in background.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Estes Park--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Estes Park
- View of tree-lined dirt road in Estes Park, Colorado; Rocky Mountains in background.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Estes Park--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Estes Park
- View of a tree-lined dirt road in Estes Park, Colorado; Rocky Mountains in background.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Estes Park--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Estes Park
- View of Estes Park, Colorado, from a junction of auto roads; one early automobile has two passengers, with the driver standing nearby; the other auto is a Stanley Steamer with number 14 on engine, with a driver and passenger; telegraph poles...
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Estes Park--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Estes Park
- View of tree-lined dirt road in Estes Park, Colorado; Rocky Mountains in background.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Estes Park--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Fern Cliff on Rock, Allen's Park
- View of wood cabins and creek (Rock Creek or Willow Creek) in Allenspark, Colorado, along the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road; rock formations in background.
- Allenspark (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Allenspark--1910-1920.; Streams--Colorado--Allenspark--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Gateway Creation Park and Mt. Morrison
- View of Creation Park (Red Rocks Park) in Morrison, Colorado; sandstone rocks forming natural amphitheater are shown, with bleachers at top; Mt. Morrison in distance with funicular railway track.
- Parks--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.; Rock formations--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.
- [between 1909 and 1928]
- Holy Cross Mtn.
- View of 13,996-foot Mount of the Holy Cross (Sawatch Range, Rocky Mountains) near Minturn, Colorado; shows snow in crevasses and stream cascading.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- Interior St. Johns Cathedral, Denver
- Interior view of the nave of the St. John's Cathedral (also known as Saint John's Church in the Wilderness and the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist) in Denver, Colorado.
- Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.); Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Cathedrals--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Iron Clad Mtn. from Cave Creek on the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of three men in an early automobile on a small bridge crossing Cave Creek, on the Ward-Estes Park auto road in Colorado; fence with gate behind road; Iron Clad Mountain appears in background.
- Cave Creek (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Iron Clad Mountain (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.; Streams--Colorado--Cave Creek--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Long's Peak from Allen's Park, Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of 14,255-foot Longs Peak from Allenspark, Colorado, on the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road; pine trees line the dirt road, with patchy snow on the peak in the distance.
- Longs Peak (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Iron Clad Mtn., Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of Iron Clad Mountain taken from Ward-Estes Park Auto Road in Colorado Rocky Mountains; pine-tree lined dirt road in foreground; rear of early automobile in distance, with heads of four passengers visible; rock formation at top of Iron Clad...
- Iron Clad Mountain (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Long's Peak from Near Cave Creek Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of 14,255-foot Long's Peak from near Cave Creek along the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road in Colorado; a man stands next to an early automobile; cabin at left.
- Longs Peak (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Looking south, Creation Park, Morrison Colo.
- Southward view of Creation Park (Red Rocks Park) in Morrison, Colorado; railing at left foreground; pathway meanders between sandstone rock formations.
- Parks--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.; Rock formations--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.
- [between 1909 and 1928]
- Lounging Room Redstone Inn
- Interior view of the Lounging Room at the Redstone Inn in Redstone, Colorado; wooden rocking chairs surround table at center; painting above fireplace has 1902 date; settee and radiator are against wall at left.
- Redstone (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Interiors.; Lodging houses--Colorado--Redstone--1900-1920.; Parlors--Colorado--Redstone--1900-1920.; Redstone Inn (Redstone, Colo.)
- [between 1902 and 1920]
- Mt. Audubon and Sawtooth Mtn., Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of 13,223-foot Audubon Mountain and 12,303-foot Sawtooth Mountain taken from the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road in Colorado; the rear of an early automobile is shown, with the heads of three passengers; the roof of a wooden dwelling is visible in...
- Audubon, Mount (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Sawtooth Mountain (Boulder County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Mt. Audubon from Lookout Point, Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of 13,223-foot Mt. Audubon, west of Ward, Colorado, taken from Lookout Point on the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road; dirt road switchback in foreground, with back of early automobile visible at distant right; snow-patched peak at left background.
- Audubon, Mount (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Mt. Falcon from Creation Park, Morrison Colo.
- Westward view of Mt. Falcon (in Front Range of the Rocky Mountains) taken from Creation Park (Red Rocks Park) in Morrison, Colorado; close view of sandstone rock formations with Mt. Falcon in the background.
- Falcon, Mount (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.; Rock formations--Colorado--Morrison--1900-1930.
- [between 1909 and 1928]
- Mt. Meeker and Sawtooth Mtn., from Allen's Park, Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of snow-patched 13,911-foot Mount Meeker (about one mile southeast of Longs Peak) and 12,303 Sawtooth Mountain from Allenspark, Colorado, along the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road; a barbed-wire fence runs parallel to the road; small culvert in...
- Meeker, Mount (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Sawtooth Mountain (Boulder County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Allenspark--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- Near entrance of Big Thompson Canon
- View of the Big Thompson River near the entrance to Big Thompson Canyon, east of Estes Park, Colorado; aerial wires overhead.
- Big Thompson Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Big Thompson River (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1916]
- Near the Entrance of Big Thompson Canon Estes Park Auto Road
- View of Big Thompson River and dirt auto road, near the entrance of the Big Thompson Canyon, west of Loveland, Colorado; a dog appears at center on road.
- Big Thompson Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Big Thompson River (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1916]
- Mt. Meeker and Sawtooth Mtn., Allen's Park, Ward-Estes Park Auto Road
- View of snow-patched 13,911-foot Mount Meeker (about one mile southeast of Longs Peak) at right background, and 12,303-foot Sawtooth Mountain at left background, from the Ward-Estes Park Auto Road in Allenspark, Colorado; fenced, forested rangeland...
- Meeker, Mount (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Sawtooth Mountain (Boulder County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Roads--Colorado--Allenspark--1910-1920.
- [between 1911 and 1920]
- North Boulder Falls reached via Denver, Boulder & Western Ry.
- Close view of Boulder Falls waterfall in Boulder Canyon west of Boulder, Colorado; area served by Denver, Boulder & Western Railway; water cascades over rocks, framed by pine trees.
- Boulder Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Waterfalls--Colorado--Boulder Canyon--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1920]
- Observation Point - Cripple Creek Short Line
- View of a panoramic vista, Observation Point, on the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway in Colorado; a figure stands on standard-gauge track in foreground; at mid-ground, a trestle is visible; in distance are foothills and plains.
- Trestles--Colorado--1900-1920.; Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway.
- [between 1900 and 1920]