Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Latourelle [sic] Falls, Ore.
- View of Latourell Falls, a waterfall on Latourell Creek (Multnomah County), Oregon. Shows a steep rock face, trees above the waterfall, and bushes and ferns near Latourell Creek.
- Latourell Creek (Or.)--1880-1910.; Latourell Falls (Or.)--1880-1910.; Multnomah County (Or.)--1880-1910.; Cliffs--Oregon--Multnomah County--1880-1910.; Streams--Oregon--Multnomah County--1880-1910.; Waterfalls--Oregon--Multnomah County--1880-1910.
- [between 1887 and 1902?]
- Denver, Colo.
- View northwest from dome of State Capitol of Denver, Colorado, shows businesses on Colfax Avenue: Tours Hotel, Walker Buick Inc., Buick Cars, Used Cars, Capitol Drug Co.; on Cheyenne Place: Western Tire Co. Claude A. Stanton, Goodrich, Gump Auto...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1933]
- Denver, Colo.
- View northwest from dome of State Capitol Building of Denver, Colorado, shows businesses: Tours Hotel, Walker Buick Inc., Buick Cars, Used Cars, Capitol Drug Co.; on Cheyenne Place: Gump Auto Glass, Western Paints, Gates Tires, Gates Factory Store,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1933]
- James Peak from Berthude [i.e. Berthoud] Pass
- James Peak from Berthoud Pass, Grand County, Colorado.
- James Peak (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1925]
- Casa Blanca Canon de Chelly, Ariz.
- View of the White House ruins at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The stone masonry ruins stand on two levels, one underneath a cliff overhang. One set of stone masonry ruins stand on the canyon floor. The sandstone cliff is stained by...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Arizona--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Arizona--1910-1920.; Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Whitehouse Ruins...
- 1915
- Seeking Gold with Water Pressure.
- A man leans over a wooden sluice in California. Rocks line the outside of the wood boards that create the sluice. A metal pipe rests on the wood.
- Gold miners--California--1890-1920.; Gold mining--California--1890-1920.; Hydraulic mining--California--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1915]
- The famous Bonanza Mine
- Men dig in a large crevice near a wooden mine works building at the Bonanza Mine. Mine tailings stand near the crevice. The building has a metal smokestack. An anchored pole stands near the building.
- Tailings embankments--1890-1920.; Mining--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1915]
- Company K Capt. Browns Leadville Company
- Captain Brown's Leadville Company and Company K. of the Deputy Army, sent to suppress the 1894 Cripple Creek Strike, pose outdoors at Beaver Park, near Gillett, Teller County, Colorado. The men stand and kneel, some shoulder rifles while others...
- Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1894.; Gillett (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cannons--Colorado--Gillett--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Gillett--1890-1900.; Militias--Colorado--Gillett--1890-1900.; Miners' strikes--Colorado--Cripple...
- 1894
- Denver Colo.
- Northwest view of downtown Denver, Colorado, taken from dome of State Capitol Building; shows rooftops of buildings between Lincoln and Broadway, and Colfax and Sixteenth (16th) Streets. Businesses include: Peerless Garage, The Tire Man, ABC Co.,...
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1933]
- Denver Colo.
- Northwestward view of downtown Denver, Colorado, taken from dome of State Capitol Building; shows rooftops of buildings between Lincoln and Broadway, and Colfax and Sixteenth (16th) Streets; businesses include: The Tire Man, ABC Co., Broadway...
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1933]
- Denver industrial section, south from Colfax Viaduct
- View of Denver, Colorado, industrial area south from Colfax Viaduct; shows The Capitol Foundry & Mfg. Co.; advertising signs include: "Garden & Porch Furniture," "Warm Air Furnaces," "Gray-Iron Ornamental and [?]," "Dove Nest, Best Eating Candy Bar...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- Denver's sky line from Colfax Viaduct
- View east from Colfax Viaduct across industrial and railyard area to Denver, Colorado skyline; landmarks include: Daniels & Fishers Tower, Mountain States Bell Building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Conoco Oil, General Supply & Machinery Co.,...
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- Washington Park, Denver
- Washington Park Lily Pond, view north across pond toward Virginia Avenue and Franklin Street, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1927]
- Washington Park, Denver,
- Washington Park Lily Pond, Virginia Avenue and Franklin Street, Denver, Colorado, shows view southeast across pond to Franklin Street.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1927]
- Coach and six
- Stagecoach "No 7 US Mail" drawn by team of six horses, Teller County, Colorado; shows driver seated on Concord coach, another with long coat stands next to left rear horse; winter scene with snow patches on foreground dirt and cover on background...
- Teller County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Horse teams--Colorado--Teller County--1890-1910.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--Teller County--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- East Denver High School
- View of west facade entry of East High School from City Park Esplanade and Sixteenth Street, Denver, Colorado; shows terra cotta and brick building and clock tower, man seated on front steps under arched entry, trees, hedges and flowers, concrete...
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Hanging Lake
- View of Hanging Lake, Garfield County, Colorado; shows water surrounded by rocky cliffs, evergreens, and grassy beach.
- Garfield County (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Hanging Lake (Garfield County, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Cliffs--Colorado--Garfield County--1920-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Garfield County--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1935?]
- Hanging Lake
- View of Hanging Lake, Garfield County, Colorado; shows water surrounded by rocky cliffs, evergreens, and grassy beach.
- Garfield County (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Hanging Lake (Garfield County, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Cliffs--Colorado--Garfield County--1920-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Garfield County--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1935]
- Colo. & Southern Engine #8
- Colorado and Southern locomotive number 8, 1884 Cooke construction 1554, type 2-6-0 narrow gauge; in Denver, Colorado yards with new wagon-top boiler and tender full of coal.
- Colorado and Southern Railway--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1901]
- Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe train
- Three-quarter view of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Engine Number 3516 with six passenger cars and two freight cars. Another railroad track and ten arm telephone poles show in foreground; large warehouse or factory buildings and a tall crane are...
- Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company--1920-1930.; Railroad locomotives--1920-1930.; Railroads--1920-1930.
- [1925]
- Denver, Education, Schools, Public
- View of Whittier School, Denver Public School system, 2480 Downing Street, Denver, Colorado; parked car by addition at corner of 25th Avenue and Marion Street.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1910-1940.; Whittier School (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.
- [between 1919 and 1931?]
- Denver hospitals & sanatoriums, Colo. Gen. (U. of Colo. Med. Center)
- View of Colorado General Hospital (later called University of Colorado Medical Center) at 12th (Twelfth) Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado (completed in 1924)
- Colorado General Hospital--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1924]
- D & RG Ry. crossing, Gunnison River, Robideaux [sic], Delta Co. Colorado, 1886
- View of the Gunnison River and Denver and Rio Grande Railway trestles near Roubideau (Delta County), Colorado. Buildings and possibly a tent are on the riverbanks, and mesas are in the distance.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1890.; Delta County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Gunnison River (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Buildings--Colorado--Delta County--1880-1890.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Delta County--1880-1890.; Rivers--Colorado--Delta...
- 1886
- Cimarron, Colorado
- Aerial view of the Cimarron River and buildings in Cimarron near the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (Montrose County), Colorado. Shows Denver and Rio Grande railroad tracks, depot and roundhouse, freight and passenger cars, and engine. Shows the...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1890.; Cimarron (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cimarron River (Montrose County and Gunnison County, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Cimarron--1880-1890.; Railroad...
- 1886
- Granby, Colo.
- View east of main street, Agate Avenue (Highway 40), in Granby, Grand County, Colorado, shows the business district with early automobiles along the wide dirt street. Business signs are mainly automotive: "Goodyear," "Conoco," "Texaco," "Middle...
- Granby (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Granby--1930-1940.
- July 1934
- Granby, Colo.
- View over Granby, Grand County, Colorado, shows log, wood frame and a few brick structures, including residences, sheds, false fronts, and businesses in a low flat valley. One commercial sign reads: Lanes Cash Store.
- Granby (Colo.)--1930-1940.
- July 1934
- Aspen from Aspen Mountain
- View of Aspen (Pitkin County), Colorado; the Wheeler Opera House, Hotel Jerome, and Saint Mary's Catholic Church are among houses and businesses. Red Mountain is in the background.
- Aspen (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Aspen--1880-1890.
- [between 1882 and 1890?]
- Columbia River near Bonneville, Ore.
- View of a railroad truss bridge over the Columbia River, probably in Multnomah County, Oregon. Probably Union Pacific tracks are on the bridge. Rocks are in the river, and dense fir trees are on both sides of the river.
- Union Pacific Railway Company--1880-1910.; Columbia River--1880-1910.; Multnomah County (Or.)--1880-1910.; Railroad bridges--Oregon--Multnomah County--1880-1910.; Rivers--Oregon--Multnomah County--1880-1910.
- [between 1885 and 1910?]
- State Bridge, Colorado
- Panoramic view of Hotel Atchison, State Bridge, Colorado reached via Denver, Northwestern & Pacific Railway (later Denver & Salt Lake), Moffat Road; men, women & children standing or seated in front of log frame building with sod roof & cabins,...
- State Bridge (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fishing--Colorado--State Bridge--1900-1910.; Hotels--Colorado--State Bridge--1900-1910.; Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway.
- [1905?]
- Fountain Washington Park, Denver
- A side view of Wynken, Blynken and Nod marble fountain statue in Washington Park, Denver, Colorado (donated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Woodward, designed by sculptor Mabel Landrum Torrey in 1919)
- Torrey, Mabel Landrum--Associated objects.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1919 and 1923?]
- Alfalfa
- Alfalfa field, Front Range river valley, Colorado; background includes: haystacks, haystacker, wooden pyramidal structure with arm and ladders, ranches with barns, sheds, and fences.
- Alfalfa--Colorado--1920-1930.; Croplands--Colorado--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Denver Civic Center illuminated,
- Christmas decorations, Civic Center, Denver, Colorado; night scene with snow shows Santa Claus and reindeer atop Voorhies Memorial, wreaths and garlands on Neoclassical Revival style gateway with colonnade, "Welcome Stockmen" sign above arch, and...
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1924 and 1927]
- Eagle Rock, Big Thompson Canon
- Eagle Rock, in Big Thompson Canyon, Larimer County, Colorado; shows swinging wooden footbridge across fast moving water to tall rock pinnacle.
- Big Thompson Canyon (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1925]
- Greek Theater, Civic Center, Denver
- View towards southwest of the Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado (designed by Marean and Norton); shows wooden benches in theater; lampposts, and wire bench on dirt walkway in foreground.
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1924 and 1927]
- In Estes Park
- Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado.
- Estes Park (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1927]
- Long's Peak, Estes Park
- View of snow-covered Longs Peak, near Estes Park, Colorado; shows cabin rooftop, wooden footbridge, and automobile parked on roadside.
- Longs Peak (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1925]
- Bowen Mtn
- Bowen Mountain, Grand County, Colorado, northwest of Grand Lake; view through evergreens of river valley and mountain with light snow in distance.
- Bowen Mountain (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1925]
- Cherry Hills Country Club
- East facade of Cherry Hills County Club, south University Boulevard, Denver, Colorado (Burnham and Merrill Hoyt, Architects)
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Country clubs--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1924 and 1927]
- Civic Center, Denver
- View of the Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado (designed by Marean and Norton); shows two monuments: On the War Path and Bucking Bronco, both bronze sculptures by Phimister Proctor.
- Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benfactors (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Colonnades--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1924 and 1927]
- Civic Center, Denver
- Civic Center, Denver, Colorado; view southwest across Sea Lion Fountain, Main Library, the Greek Theater and Colonnade of Benefactors; scene includes dirt walkways, lampposts, sea lion and baby bronzes in pool, Bucking Bronco and Indian Scout...
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1924 and 1927]
- Civic Center, Denver,
- View toward south of the Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors in Civic Center Park, Denver, Colorado (designed by Marean and Norton); shows On the War Path, a bronze sculpture by Phimister Proctor.
- Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benfactors (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Colonnades--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1924 and 1927]
- Cosmopolitan Hotel, Denver
- Cosmopolitan Hotel, 1760 Broadway, Denver, Colorado (William N. Bowman, architect); shows sign "Hotel Cosmopolitan," United States flag, automobiles, streetlights, and trolley tracks.
- Cosmopolitan Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1926]
- Toltec Gorge
- Toltec Gorge, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico; shows Los Pinos River, water falls among boulders with frozen icicles, steep rocky walls with retouched passenger train of Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1880-1890.; Rio Arriba County (N.M.)--1880-1890.; Rio de los Pinos (Colo. and N.M.)--1880-1890.; Toltec Gorge (N.M.)--1880-1890.; Canyons--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--1880-1890.; Railroads--New Mexico--Rio...
- [between 1880 and 1890]
- Ute Pass
- Ute Pass, Teller County, Colorado, Pikes Peak Road (Highway 24) outside of Manitou Springs; shows Twin Creek with irrigation gate and pipe below falls.
- Ute Pass (Teller County, Colo.)--1920-1930.
- [between 1924 and 1925]
- Spring House
- View of a group of men who stand near Native American (Anasazi) cliff dwelling ruins at Mesa Verde National Park, Montezuma County, Colorado. The Spring House stone and mud ruins consist of one and two story adobe pueblo buildings with door or...
- Indians of North America--Structures--Colorado--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--1910-1920.; Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Spring House (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological...
- 1915
- Tower House Fewkes Cany
- View of ancient Native American (Anasazi) ruins at Mesa Verde National Park, Montezuma County, Colorado. A sandstone rock formation, the Tower House, stands behind a group of trees.
- Indians of North America--Structures--Colorado--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Colorado--1910-1920.; Fewkes Canyon (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Mesa Verde National Park (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological...
- 1915
- Petrified Forest, Arizona
- View of large petrified log segments at Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona. The log-like rocks stand on their sides and ends on a rocky desert landscape. Possibly Blue Mesa stands in the distance.
- Petrified Forest National Park (Ariz.)--1890-1910.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1890-1910.; Petrified forests--Arizona--1890-1910.; Petrified wood--Arizona--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1906]
- Petrified Forest, Arizona
- View of large petrified log segments at Petrified Forest National Monument, Arizona. The log-like rocks stand on their sides and ends on a rocky desert landscape. Possibly Blue Mesa stands in the distance.
- Petrified Forest National Park (Ariz.)--1890-1910.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1890-1910.; Petrified forests--Arizona--1890-1910.; Petrified wood--Arizona--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1906]
- Ute Boyle [i.e. Baile] del Oso (Bear Dance) on reservation
- Native American (Ute) men and women take part in a Bear Dance near Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado. A line of men face a line of women while a group of men who sit in a circle probably play drums and moraches near a wood rail and brush fence....
- Bear dance--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--Women--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Dance--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Ute Indian Reservation (Colo.)--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Utes on reservation
- A Native American (Ute) man and woman pose near a tepee, probably near Ignacio, La Plata County, Colorado. A wooden rail fence stands near the tepee. The woman is wrapped in a dark blanket shawl and wears a dress. The man wears a suit and hat.
- Indians of North America--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ute Indians--Women--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.; Ignacio (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Ute Indian Reservation (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Tipis--Colorado--Ignacio--1890-1900.
- 1890