Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Occasions of note from the first and second decades of Greeley history, the 1880's and 1890's
- Photoprint of five photos depicts the early history of the town of Greeley, Colorado in Weld County.
- Greeley (Colo.)--1950-1980.
- [between 1950 and 1980]
- McCook, McKevin, Pawnee, etc.
- Studio portrait of Native American men (Ute) identified as (l to r) McQuin (McKewin), Jim McCook, Chief McCook, Francisco Cesspooch (Chapoose ?), and Pawinee (Pawnee). They wear felt hats, shirts, coats, pants, and shoes. One wears beaded gauntlets.
- Indians of North America--1910-1920.; Pawnee, Ute Indian.; Cesspooch, Francisco.; McCook, Jim, Chief.; McCook, John, Chief.; McKewin, Ute Indian.
- between 1910 and 1920?]
- Flathead Indians
- Standing portrait of a white man and five Native American Flatheads (Salish). Identification (right to left) Michael Wyateelame, an elderly man, his wife, Susie Magpie, and Forest guard Harold Flower (white), Camas Prairie, Flathead Indian...
- Indians of North America--Montana--Camas Prairie--1910-1920.; Salish Indians--Montana--Camas Prairie--1910-1920.; Camas Prairie (Mont.)--1910-1920.; Flathead Indian Reservation (Mont.)--1910-1920.; Flower, Harold.; Magpie, Susie.; Wyateelame,...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- The defiance of Roman Nose
- Shows Roman Nose, a Native American (Cheyenne) man, on horseback at the Battle of Beecher Island. A group of spectators on horseback cheer him on.
- Cheyenne Indians--War--1890-1900.; Indians of North America--War--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.; Roman Nose.; Beecher Island, Battle of, 1868.
- [between 1940 and 1960]
- The rescue
- Reproduction of a drawing shows a soldier helping his wounded comrade at the Battle of Beecher Island, Colorado, 1868, between the U. S. Cavalry and Native American Cheyenne.
- Cheyenne Indians--War--Colorado--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Colorado--1860-1870.; Beecher Island, Battle of, 1868.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- The defence from the island
- The Battle of Beecher Island, Colorado, 1868, pitted Native American Cheyenne against the U. S. Cavalry. One white man and three horses have fallen, others wage the battle.
- Cheyenne Indians--War--Colorado--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Colorado--1860-1870.; Campaigns & battles--Colorado--1860-1870.; Beecher Island, Battle of, 1868.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- In the pits
- Shows U. S. Cavalry soldiers during the Battle of Beecher Island, Arikaree River, Colorado, 1868. An officer hands a wounded soldier a drink of water as another man sips from a pool. A third prepares to fire his rifle. The battle was waged against...
- Cheyenne Indians--War--Colorado--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--Colorado--1860-1870.; Campaigns & battles--Colorado--1860-1870.; Beecher Island, Battle of, 1868.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- View looking south shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. The steeple at Grace Community Church is in the background.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 July 13
- Mayor Benjamin Stapleton and others
- View shows Mayor Benjamin Stapleton (wearing glasses and holding a pen) gathered around a desk in an office with seven other men, Denver, Colorado. Architectural drawings, probably of the Denver City and County Building, are on display along with a...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Mayors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Stapleton, Benjamin Franklin, 1869-1950.
- [1929?]
- Groundbreaking, Denver City and County Building
- Mayor Benjamin Stapleton, surrounded by onlookers, digs a shovelful of dirt at the ground breaking ceremony for the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--Rites & ceremonies--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Ground breaking...
- 1929 March 26
- Groundbreaking, Denver City and County Building
- Mayor Benjamin Stapleton, surrounded by a large group of onlookers, dumps a shovelful of dirt during the ground breaking ceremony for the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--Rites & ceremonies--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Ground breaking...
- 1929 March 26
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- A large hole has been excavated to accommodate the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. A tall, central support is topped with the American Flag, the Colorado State Flag, and the Denver City Flag; shows the Greek Theater and Colonnade...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking south shows two steam shovels excavating the space to be occupied by the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 April 13
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking west shows excavation and preliminary construction of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. The Denver Mint building is across Cherokee Street. Sign on nearby building reads: "'Safest in the World,' World Moving and...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town...
- 1929 April 20
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking south shows a steam shovel moving dirt, excavation, and preliminary construction at the Denver City and County Building site, Denver, Colorado. A policeman and worker look on.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 April 20
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View looking west shows a steam shovel, excavation, and preliminary construction at the Denver City and County Building site, Denver, Colorado. Painted on the side of the machinery: "S. M. & S. J. Feely Excavators, 1119 18th St., Tabor 861, No. 3."...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town...
- 1929 April 20
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a steam shovel ("The Osgood Company, Marion, Ohio") and men working at the future site of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Also included: Denver Public Library building, dome of the State...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 April 27
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows men, equipment, heavy machinery, and stacks of lumber at the construction site of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Also included: Denver Public Library building, dome of the State Capitol...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 4
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows the foundation frame of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. It is supported by lumber on all sides and is topped by a plank walkway. Shows Denver Public Library building, dome of the State Capitol...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 4
- Excavation for the Denver City and County Building
- View of the excavation for the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado; shows the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Denver Public Library building, the dome on the State Capitol building, and the steeple of the First United...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 April 6
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a steam shovel with clamshell buckets and the foundation of the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Support planking has been removed from one section and the formed concrete shows. Also shows Denver...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 25
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a portion of the formed concrete foundation and other construction in progress at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows Denver Public Library building, dome of the State Capitol building,...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 1
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows a portion of the formed concrete foundation and other construction in progress at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. A steam shovel belonging to "The Osgood Co., Marion Ohio," and horses assist...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 1
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows much of the nearly complete formed concrete foundation and other construction in progress at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Also included: Denver Public Library building, dome of the State...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 15
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking north shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows the Denver Public Library building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Republic Building, Daniels and Fisher...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 June 22
- Construction site
- View shows excavation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; City & town Halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- 1929 June 22
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking southeast shows the foundation support frame of the Denver City and County Building filled with concrete, Denver, Colorado. Plank walkways facilitated the wheelbarrow transport of concrete from a central loading station. Also...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Building...
- 1929 May 18
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking north shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows the Denver Public Library, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Republic Building, Daniels and Fisher Tower,...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver...
- 1929 July 6
- Denver City and County Building
- Shows pedestrians walking on a mall which is bordered by the Denver Public Library to the north, the Denver City and County Building to the west, and an unidentified, never constructed building to the south, Denver, Colorado.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; City & town halls--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1929?]
- Denver City and County Building
- View of workers installing an inscribed marble slab at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado, it reads: "A D M C M X X X I," or 1931. Scaffolding still surrounds the uncompleted building.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [1931]
- Construction of the Denver City and County Building
- Panorama looking north shows construction work and the formed concrete foundation at the Denver City and County Building, Denver, Colorado. Shows the Denver Public Library, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Republic Building, Daniels and Fisher Tower,...
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver Public Library--1920-1930.; United States Mint (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver...
- 1929 June 29
- "Hands up", an incident of travel on the plains
- Bandits in hats and face masks hold up a stagecoach at gun point on a road at night. Stagecoach drivers and a passenger hold their hands up. Two bandits hold the reins of the two teams of spooked horses.
- Criminals--1880-1890.; Horse teams--1880-1890.; Robberies--1880-1890.; Stagecoaches--1880-1890.
- 1885 August 29
- A beef issue in the Indian territory
- A Native American man on horseback aims a pistol at a bull on a grassy plain. The man has braids and wears an ammunition belt over a shirt and pants. Men beside a covered wagon use knives to butcher a dead bull. Shows a fence and a building in the...
- Indians of North America--Subsistence activities--1890-1900.; Beef cattle--1890-1900.; Covered wagons--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.; Shooting--1890-1900.
- 1890 January 4
- The United States Artillery School at Fortress Monroe
- A group of uniformed officers maneuver a cannon at the Artillery School in Fortress Monroe, (later Fort Monroe) in Hampton, Virginia. Frame and brick buildings include barracks and officer's houses and school buildings on the military campus.
- Fort Monroe (Va.)--1880-1890.; Cannons--Virginia--Fort Monroe--1880-1890.; Forts & fortifications--Virginia--Fort Monroe--1880-1890.; Military training--Virginia--Fort Monroe--1880-1890.
- 1888 April 14
- The Worship, The Work, The Welcome
- Church bulletin for July 7, 1901. It has the order for worship for the 11 o'clock service, and the vesper services at 4:45 o'clock. It also contains the attendance record for the week of June 30- July 7, pastor's notes, special information, and a...
- Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1901 July 7
- McQuaid, R. F., Denver
- Promotional "Old Judge" cigarette card; shows Denvers right field baseball player McQuaid tossing a ball.
- Denver Base Ball Club--People--1880-1890.; Goodwin & Company (New York, N. Y.)--Public relations--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; McQuaid, R. F.
- 1889
- Western History Subject Index
- Long, R. F. and company
- Western History Subject Index
- Price, R. F
- Western History Subject Index
- Pettigrew, R. F
- Western History Subject Index
- Russell, R. F
- Western History Subject Index
- Sloan , R. F
- Western History Subject Index
- Tobin, R. F
- Lawrence Street Denver Colorado east front 13th St.
- View, from 13th (Thirteenth) Street, of Lawrence Street in Denver, Colorado. Horse-drawn buggies are parked near the sidewalks. Signs on two and three-story buildings read: "Tailoring Cleaning & Repairing," "Josl[in's] Dry [Goods]," "Stone & Co...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890]
- La Veta Place Denver
- View of the La Veta Place Apartments at 14th (Fourteenth) Street and Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The three-story brick building has stairs that lead to apartment doors and chimneys.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- First Baptist Church
- View of the First Baptist Church at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in Denver, Colorado. The building has a large, round, stained-glass window near a square steeple tower.
- First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Baptist churches--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Stained glass--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Steeples--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1900]
- The world famous Camp Bird Gold Mills near Ouray
- View of the Camp Bird Mine complex in Ouray County, Colorado; shows mining ore processing mill buildings, forest, and mountains.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Camp Bird--1900-1920.; Camp Bird (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Camp Bird Mine (Ouray County, Colo.)--1890-1920.; Mining--Colorado--Camp Bird--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Buena Vista
- Frame dwellings and commercial buildings line Lake Street in Buena Vista, Colorado, and extend into the surrounding area. Peaks of the Collegiate Range are in the background.
- Buena Vista (Colo.)--1880-1890.
- 1883