Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Orpheum theater
- Rooftop view of the Orpheum theater at 1527 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story building has an ornate entryway and tower with a domed roof. Automobiles are parked nearby. Signs read: "Orpheum Radio Keith Orpheum Vaudeville...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Orpheum theater
- Rooftop view of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and pedestrians are nearby. Signs read: "Horseshoe Inn," "The Ness Music Co.," "Colorado Foot Comfort Station," "Pictures & Frames," "Columbine...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Orpheum theater
- View of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story building has an ornate entryway and a clock tower with a domed roof. Signs read: "Orpheum Modern Vaudeville" and "Orpheum Devoted to Modern Vaudeville...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Orpheum Candy Company
- Interior view of Orpheum Theater refreshment counter in Denver, Colorado; shows a marble soda fountain, cash register, United States flags, and signs: "Orpheum Candy Co.," "The Orpheum."
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Orpheum Theater
- Interior view of the Orpheum Theater at 1515 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado. Shows box seating, the parquet section, the orchestra pit, stage, curtain, music stands and ornate decorations.
- Orpheum Theater (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Orpheum Theater
- Interior view of the multi-level Orpheum Theater in Denver, Colorado at 1515 Welton Street. Shows balcony and gallery seating, the stage, ornate decoration, box seating and orchestra pit with lights and music stands.
- Orpheum Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Orpheum theater
- Nighttime view of a crowd at the entrance to the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Lettering on the marquee reads: "RKO Orpheum 15 Hit Tunes 2 Love Stories Fred Astaire Red Sketlton Vera Ellen Arlene Dahl A...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Motion picture audiences--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1950 September 22
- Orpheum theater
- View of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story building has an ornate theater facade, clock, and lettering that reads: "The New Orpheum."
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1922
- Old Orpheum Vaudeville Theatre
- Nighttime view of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story building is illuminated with electric lights. Signs read: "Orpheum," "Candy," and "Hotel."
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Orpheum theater
- View of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. An effigy labeled "Old Man Depression" hangs from the marquee. Signs read: "Good Times Are Here!" and "Orpheum Opens Soon Big Event All Denver Is Waiting For Great RKO...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1930]
- The Orpheum Theater
- An exterior view of the Orpheum Theater, a vaudeville theater, located on 1537 Welton Street in Denver, Colorado. The theater is decorated with ribbons and small international flags for All Nationality Week. A sign reads: "Orpheu[m] Modern...
- Vaudeville--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1900 and 1930]
- Salt Lake City [i.e. Ogden, Utah]
- View of Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Weber County, Utah; shows pedestrians, automobiles, office buildings, a trolley car, lamp posts, Ben Lomond mountain, and signs: "United Cigar Stores Co.," "Clark's Fashion Shop," "Washington Market," "McIntyre...
- Ogden (Utah)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Utah--Ogden--1920-1930.; Streets--Utah--Ogden--1920-1930.
- 1926
- Ogden, Utah
- View of Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Weber County, Utah; shows pedestrians, automobiles, commercial buildings, trolley cars, lamp posts, and Ben Lomond mountain. Signs read: "United Cigar Stores Co.," "Clark's Fashion Shop," "Washington Market,"...
- Ogden (Utah)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Utah--Ogden--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Ogden--1920-1930.
- 1926
- Downtown Denver
- Rooftop view of downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Orpheum Theater, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Kittredge Building, and the Majestic Building. The Pioneer Monument on Colfax Avenue is visible. Signs read:...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Downtown Denver
- Rooftop view of downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Orpheum Theater, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Kittredge Building, and the Majestic Building. Signs read: "The Stanley Motor Carriage Co.," "Orpheum Modern...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Downtown Denver
- Rooftop view of downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Orpheum Theater, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Kittredge Building, and the Majestic Building. Signs read: "The Stanley Motor Carriage Co.," "Orpheum Modern...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Orpheum Theater
- View of the Orpheum Theater on Welton Street, in Denver, Colorado; also shows automobiles, and a "Benedict Warehouse Transfer Co." wagon with a swastika logo.
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1910?]
- Denver theater, Orpheum
- Interior view of the Orpheum Theatre at 1515 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado. Posters advertise: Upham Whitney Revue with Jeannie Upham in "Color, Grace & Youth;" Frank Stafford & Co. with Alex J. Brady; Sally Rand In Person; and "Man-Made Women"...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Denver theater, Orpheum
- Interior view of the Orpheum Theater at 1515 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado; shows balcony railing, orchestra pit with instruments and music stand, and sign advertising "Man-Made Women."
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Denver theaters, Orpheum
- View of the Orpheum Theater at 1537 Welton Street in Denver, Colorado; shows advertisement for "The Count of Ten;" businesses include Art Nook, William E. Russell Coal, Second Industrial Bank, S.E. Arscott & Son Jewelers, Aladdin Hotel, and United...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1927 and 1930]
- Denver theaters, Orpheum
- Interior view of the Orpheum Theatre at 1537 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado.
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Interiors.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1903 and 1930]
- Denver theaters, Orpheum
- View of the Orpheum Theatre at 1515 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado; billboards advertise "The Count of Ten"; businesses include U.S. Optical Co., Art Nook, William E. Russell Coal, Second Industrial Bank, S.E. Arscott & Son Jewelers, Aladdin...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1927 and 1930]
- Denver theaters, Orpheum
- View of the Orpheum Theater at 1537 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado; shows one-cent weighing scale on sidewalk and U.S. Optical Co. at 1511 Welton Street.
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1927 and 1930]
- Orpheum boxes
- Women sit in theater boxes at the Orpheum theater in Denver, Colorado. They wear wide-brimmed hats decorated with feathers and flowers. Ornately decorated pillars and theater boxes are nearby.
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Orpheum theater
- Nighttime view of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story building is illuminated with electric lights and has an ornate facade. A clock is on the roof.
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1902 and 1911]
- Joseph E. Howard, Ethleyn Clark and Co. in Chin Toy Orpheum Denver
- Panoramic view of the cast of "Chin Toy," a musical revue presented at the Orpheum Theater at 1537 Welton, Denver, Colorado. Men and women in hats and coats pose next to the canopied entrance to the theater. Sign reads: "Second Balcony Admission 15...
- Orpheum Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Singers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1920, August 12
- Orpheum Theatre, Denver
- Exterior view of first Orpheum Theater, 1537 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado; razed in 1930; Mabel McKinley ticket sales and Christmas week appearance advertised on billboard and sidewalk sandwich board; shows Mademoiselle Blanche Gomer (French...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1910]
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Theaters. Orpheum (1537 Welton)
- 1931 Denver Householders' Directory and Street and Avenue Guide v.7
- The City of Denver: Volume 2 Number 10, 1914 February 28
- Three men
- Men pose in suits and ties, smiling; one holds a tweed hat. Poster reads: "Orpheum Theater, The Best of Vaudeville."
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Bowthwell [sic] Browne with his Bathing Beauties and the Browne Sisters, Orpheum, Denver
- Photomontage of some of the cast of a musical revue by Bothwell Browne and the Browne Sisters. The cast members stand in front of the Orpheum Theatre at 1537 Welton in Denver, Colorado. Shows posters for the show pasted at the front entrance to the...
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Browne Sisters--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Singers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1920, Aug 27
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Theaters. Orpheum (1537 'Welton)
- 1935 Denver Householders' Directory and Street and Avenue Guide v.11
- Glenwood Springs
- Snowy street scene in Glenwood Springs (Garfield County), Colorado. Shows store fronts, a flagpole and parked cars. Signs on commercial buildings read: "Orpheum," "Garage," "Iola Rooms," "Komac Pure Paint." The Grand Avenue bridge and Hotel...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1910-1930.; Winter--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1910-1930.
- [between 1915 and 1929]
- Glenwood Springs
- Snowy street scene in Glenwood Springs (Garfield County), Colorado. Shows store fronts, a flagpole on the "Federal Building," and parked cars. Signs on commercial buildings read: "Orpheum," "Garage," "Iola Rooms," "Ford Authorized Service Station."...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1915-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1915-1930.; Government facilities--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1915-1930.; Winter--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1915-1930.
- [between 1915 and 1929]
- Two women and a man standing in a snowy street
- Women and a man stand on Lawrence Street after a heavy snowfall, Denver, Colorado. Trolley tracks are in the street. Signs on nearby buildings read: "Your Credit Is Good The American Furniture Company 1542 Lawrence", "Periodicals & School...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Snow--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Los Angeles
- Aerial, panoramic view of multi-story brick buildings in downtown Los Angeles, California. Shows the Orpheum Grand Opera House, Italianate commercial buildings, and buildings with domed cupolas, balustrades on cornices, and corner turrets. Signs...
- Los Angeles (Calif.)--1890-1910.; Business districts--California--Los Angeles--1890-1910.; Cities & towns--California--Los Angeles--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1902?]
- Panoramic view of Denver
- Center of panorama view from Capitol building, Denver, Colorado, looking northwest up 16th (Sixteenth) Street; shows Arapahoe County Court House, Majestic Building, and the Brown Palace on 17th (Seventeenth) and Broadway. Signs read: "A. T. Wilson,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Denver, Colo.
- Panorama view taken from Colorado State Capitol Building, Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "Denver Omnibus & Metropole," "Studebaker Automobiles, Flanders 20" "Moon Motor Cars, Rauch & Lang Electrics, Matheson Motor Cars, Vreeland Bros. Auto Co.,"...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.
- [1911]
- Glenwood Springs, Colo. street scene
- Snowy street scene in Glenwood Springs (also known as Defiance and Barlow), Colorado in Garfield County. Signs on commercial buildings read: "Orpheum," "Garage," and "Ford."
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Glenwood Springs, Colo.
- Snowy street scene in Glenwood Springs (also known as Defiance and Barlow), Colorado in Garfield County. Signs on commercial buildings read: "Orpheum," "Garage," and "Ford."
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Business districts--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Tower
- View of the partially constructed tower at the First National Bank of Denver building at 621 17th (Seventeenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Signs on nearby buildings read: "RKO Orpheum," "Welto[n]," and "McClanahan."
- First National Bank of Denver--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1957 March 15]
- Welton Street in foreground
- View of Denver, Colorado, at dusk; shows downtown buildings, the Front Range, and painted or electric signs on Welton Street: "Orpheum Theater," "Bay's," and "The Angelus."
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Electric signs--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Sunrises & sunsets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Welton Street
- View of the Welton and 15th (Fifteenth) Street intersection, in Denver, Colorado; shows businesses, streetcar tracks, pedestrians, the Orpheum Theater dome, and signs: "Busy Bee Lunch Room," "Drink White Ribbon," "The American Bank & Trust Co,"...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Intersections--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Looking north from Glenarm Daniels & Fisher Tower in background
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado; shows automobile and streetcar traffic, businesses and signs: "Reincke Cutlery," "Fontius," "Orpheum," "Paramount," "Collins," and "Mayer" (on clock).
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 October 13
- Rooftop view of Denver
- Rooftop view of buildings near 18th (Eighteenth) and Curtis Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. A sign on a two-story brick building reads: "Orpheum."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1907?]
- Downtown Denver
- Rooftop view of downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Orpheum Theater, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Kittredge Building, and the Majestic Building. Signs read: "A. T. Wilson," "Automobiles Repairs Storage," and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920]
- Mountain Ash Choir of Wales
- People crowd Champa Street by the Denver Post newspaper headquarters in downtown Denver, Colorado to hear the Mountain Ash Choir of Wales, a men's choral group. News bulletins are posted in office windows; letters read: "One Mile Above Sea Level."...
- Mountain Ash Choir of Wales--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Audiences--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Choirs (Music)--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Concerts--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Crowds--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1912 September 4
- Glenarm Hotel, Denver
- Exterior view Glenarm Hotel, Denver, Colorado; 15th and Glenarm, three story brick building completed in 1878 with facade and wrought iron trim on third level. Street level businesses include: dry cleaning, O'Neill Optical (507 15th, Mrs. M.E....
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Glenarm Hotel (Denver, Colo.)
- [between 1906 and 1914]