Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Needle Rock, Monument Park
- Close view of Needle Rock sandstone rock formation in Monument Park, north of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Monument Park (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Bathhouse and the Colorado, Glenwood
- View of bathhouse at Glenwood Springs, Colorado, taken from southeast corner; Hotel Colorado appears at distant right.
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.; Hotel...
- [between 1891 and 1901]
- Siamese Twins
- Siamese Twins (aka The Twins) sandstone rock formation in Garden of the Gods, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado; scrub brush in foreground.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Tower of Babel, Garden of the Gods
- Close view of Tower of Babel sandstone rock formation in Garden of the Gods, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Hanging Rock, Clear Creek Canon
- Close view of rock formation called "Hanging Rock" in Clear Creek Canyon west of Denver, Colorado; at left, rock formation hangs over narrow-gauge train track winding between steep canyon walls (Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway Company).
- Clear Creek Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--1880-1900.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--1890-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--1890-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--Clear Creek Canyon--1880-1900.; Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf...
- [between 1890 and 1901]
- High Bridge on the Loop
- Southwestward view, span of High Bridge train trestle on "The Loop," a narrow-gauge train route southwest of Georgetown, Colorado (Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway) ; taken at level of lower train track; Clear Creek runs below, perpendicular to...
- Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Narrow-gage railroads--Colorado--1890-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--1890-1900.; Trestles--Colorado--1890-1900.; Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company.
- [between 1890 and 1899?]
- Inspiration Point, Clear Creek Canon
- View, at track level, of railroad track curving sharply left, running parallel to the right of Clear Creek (narrow-gauge track of the Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway Co.); steep walls of Clear Creek Canyon flank the creek and track.
- Clear Creek (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--1890-1900.; Narrow-gage railroads--Colorado--1890-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--1890-1900.; Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company.
- [between 1890 and 1899?]
- C M Ry Bridge, Manitou
- View from below a trestle of the Colorado Midland Railway at Manitou Iron Springs, west of Manitou, Colorado; at lower right, signage indicates "Manitou Iron Springs."
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Trestles--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.; Manitou Iron Springs.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Colo. Midland Depot, Manitou
- View of the Colorado Midland Railway depot in Manitou, Colorado; tracks in foreground.
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- D. and R. G. Depot, Manitou
- View of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Depot in Manitou, Colorado; built in 1881.
- Railroad stations--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Glenwood Springs
- Panoramic, southward view of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, taken from hillside north of the hot springs pool and bathhouses; Grand Avenue bridge crosses the Grand River (now Colorado River) at right.
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1892 and 1901]
- The Loop
- Panoramic, northeastward view of the "Loop," a circuitous railway route above Georgetown, Colorado, owned by the Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway; station and narrow-gauge track southwest of Loop in foreground; two trestles in distance;...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Narrow-gage railroads--Colorado--1880-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--1890-1900.; Trestles--Colorado--1890-1900.; Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company.
- [between 1890 and 1901]
- Broadmoor Casino
- Full view of the Broadmoor Casino, near Colorado Springs, Colorado; built by Count James Pourtales in 1891 and burned in 1897; designed by architect Lindley Johnson of Philadelphia; manicured lawn in foreground, foothills of the Rockies in...
- Johnson, Lindley--Homes & haunts.; Pourtales, James M., Graf von, 1853-1908--Homes & haunts.; Casinos--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1891 and 1897]
- Major Domo, Glen Eyrie
- View of the Major Domo sandstone rock formation located near the Glen Eyrie estate northwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Mother Grundy, Clear Creek Canon
- Railroad track winds between rock walls (narrow-gauge track of the Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railway); right wall in shadow and casting shadow over track; left wall in sunlight; telegraph pole juts diagonally from halfway up right wall; pine...
- Canyons--Colorado--1890-1900.; Narrow-gage railroads--Colorado--1890-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--1890-1900.; Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway Company.
- [between 1890 and 1899?]
- Broadmoor
- View of the pavilions on the grounds of the Broadmoor Casino, near Colorado Springs, Colorado (built by Count James Pourtales in 1891 and burned in 1897, designed by architect Lindley Johnson of Philadelphia); three pavilions are shown, along with...
- Johnson, Lindley--Homes & haunts.; Pourtales, James M., Graf von, 1853-1908--Homes & haunts.; Casinos--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1891 and 1897]
- Broadmoor from Cheyenne Lake, Colo. Springs
- Distant view of the Broadmoor Casino from across Cheyenne Lake; located near Colorado Springs, Colorado; built by Count James Pourtales in 1891 and burned in 1897; designed by architect Lindley Johnson of Philadelphia; an island with wind-blown...
- Johnson, Lindley--Homes & haunts.; Pourtales, James M., Graf von, 1853-1908--Homes & haunts.; Casinos--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1891 and 1897]
- Broadmoor, from Cheyenne Lake, Colo. Springs
- Distant view of the Broadmoor Casino from across Cheyenne Lake, near Colorado Springs, Colorado; built by Count James Pourtales in 1891 and burned in 1897; designed by architect Lindley Johnson of Philadelphia.
- Johnson, Lindley--Homes & haunts.; Pourtales, James M., Graf von, 1853-1908--Homes & haunts.; Casinos--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1891 and 1897]
- The Mansions, Manitou
- View of the Mansions, a hotel in Manitou, Colorado, built in 1875, razed in 1925.
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Mansions Hotel (Manitou Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Queen of the Canon, Cascade Canon, C. M. Ry.
- Close view of "Queen of the Canon" waterfall in Cascade Canyon, northwest of Manitou, Colorado; water cascades over boulders.
- Canyons--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; North Cascade Canyon (Colo.)
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Soda Spring, Manitou
- View of the Manitou Soda Spring pavilion in Manitou, Colorado, built in 1885; signage reads: A.D. 1885, Views, Specimens, Native Jewelry; some figures visible under porch; boulder in foreground.
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pavilions--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Soda Spring Pavilion (Manitou Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Ute Iron Springs, Manitou
- View of the Ute Iron Spring pavilion/souvenir shop and Iron Spring Co. Office in Manitou, Colorado; horse-drawn carriage parked in front of pavilion; Iron Springs Hotel visible in center background.
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Pavilions--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Iron Springs Hotel (Manitou Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Ute Iron Spring, Manitou
- View of the Ute Iron Spring Pavilion and souvenir store in Manitou, Colorado; two men sit under pavilion; signage at left reads: Ute Iron Springs Pavilion, J. G. Heistand, Official Photographer M. & P. P. Ry, Orders Taken in the Store, for Pike's...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pavilions--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Giants Saucepan, Monument Park
- Close view of the sandstone rock formation, called "Giants Saucepan," located in Monument Park ( El Paso County), north of ColoradoSprings, Colorado.
- Monument Park (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--Monument Park--1890-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Grace Greenwood Cottage, Manitou
- View, through brush of the two-story Grace Greenwood cottage in Manitou, Colorado; a creek and bridge are in foreground.
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- The Hiawatha, Manitou
- View, through trees, of the Hiawatha, a gambling hall in Manitou, Colorado, built in 1892; the signage on the roof, "A Public Resort for Gentlemen," is partly obscured.
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Casinos--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1892 and 1901]
- Avenue d'Antlers, Colo. Springs
- View of the Avenue d'Antlers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a pathway through an arbor formed by trees on either side; two people seated on bench at distant end of Avenue.
- Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Bridal Veil Falls, Green Mtn. Falls, C M Ry
- Close-up of Bridal Veil Falls waterfall, at Green Mountain Falls, northwest of Manitou, Colorado; served by Colorado Midland Railway.
- Bridal Veil Falls (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Green Mountain Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- The Cataracts, Green Mtn. Falls, C. M. Ry
- Upstream view of the Cataracts waterfall at Green Mountain Falls resort, northwest of Manitou, Colorado (served by the Colorado Midland Railway); water cascades down boulder-strewn hillside; small sign at top right of waterfall says, "The...
- Green Mountain Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Cathedral Spires, Garden of the Gods
- Cathedral Spires sandstone rock formation, Garden of the Gods, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado; dirt road at left foreground, scrub brush at right.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- McGregor Falls, Cascade Canon, C. M. Ry
- Close view of McGregor Falls waterfall at Cascade Canyon resort, northwest of Manitou, Colorado (served by Colorado Midland Railway); water cascades down boulder-strewn mountainside.
- Cascade Canyon (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; McGregor Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Mushrooms, Garden of the Gods
- Close view of the Mushrooms sandstone rock formation in Garden of the Gods, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Peek-A-Boo Falls, Cascade Canon, C. M. Ry
- Upstream view, through tree branches, of Peek-A-Boo Falls waterfall and pool in Cascade Canon, northwest of Manitou, Colorado (served by Colorado Midland Railroad).
- Cascade Canyon (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Peek-A-Boo Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Prospect Dome, S. Cheyenne Canon
- Distant view of Prospect Dome sandstone rock formation, South Cheyenne Canyon, southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brush and fallen log in foreground.
- Prospect Dome (Colo.)--1880-1900.; South Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Serpentine Falls, Green Mtn. Falls, C M Ry
- Upstream view of Serpentine Falls waterfall at Green Mountain Falls, a resort northwest of Manitou, Colorado (served by Colorado Midland Railway); water cascades down boulder-strewn mountainside; trees flank top of waterfall.
- Green Mountain Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Serpentine Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Silver Cascade, N. Cheyenne Canon
- Upward view from the base of Silver Cascade waterfall in North Cheyenne Canyon, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado; male figure stands at right of falls, near top; fallen branches and logs in foreground.
- North Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Silver Cascade Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Silver Cascade, N. Cheyenne Canon
- View of Silver Cascade waterfall from base of North Cheyenne Canyon, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado; dead tree standing at right foreground.
- North Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Silver Cascade Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- The Stairway, Cascade Canon, C M Ry
- Ascending view of a wooden stairway on a boulder-strewn mountain path in Cascade Canyon, northwest of Manitou, Colorado, served by the Colorado Midland Railway; pine tree flanks stairway at left.
- Cascade Canyon (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Stairways--Colorado--1880-1900.; Trails & paths--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Three Falls, S. Cheyenne Canon
- View from base of Three Falls waterfall in South Cheyenne Canyon, southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado; wooden walkway crossing pool in foreground; ascending stairs with railing at left.
- South Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; South Cheyenne Creek (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Three Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Suspension bridges--Colorado--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- The Top Falls, South Cheyenne Canyon
- Upstream view of the Top Falls waterfall in South Cheyenne Canyon, southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado; taken from wood and rope walkway suspended above pool.
- South Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; South Cheyenne Creek (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Top Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Suspension bridges--Colorado--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Within the Gates, Garden of the Gods
- Southward view between the Gateway sandstone rock formations at Garden of the Gods, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Beaver Dams, N. Cheyenne Canon
- View of beaver dams at base of North Cheyenne Canyon, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado; waterfall and rock face of canyon in background.
- North Cheyenne Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Beaver dams--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- The Park, Green Mtn. Falls, C. M. Ry
- View, through pine trees, of the pavilion at Green Mountain Park, a resort northwest of Manitou, Colorado (served by Colorado Midland Railway); hotel and cottages in background.
- Hotels--Colorado--1880-1900.; Parks--Colorado--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1888 and 1901]
- The Colonnades, Monument Park
- Close view of the Colonnades sandstone rock formation in Monument Park, north of Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado.
- Monument Park (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- Crystal Spray, Cascade Canon, C. M. Ry
- Upstream view of Crystal Spray waterfall in Cascade Canyon, northwest of Manitou, Colorado; served by Colorado Midland Railway.
- Cascade Canyon (El Paso county, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Crystal Spray Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Depot, Green Mtn. Falls, C. M. Ry
- View of Colorado Midland Railway Depot at Green Mountain Falls resort, northwest of Manitou, Colorado; all but roof of depot obscured by locomotive smoke from train consisting of two locomotives, one baggage car, and three passenger cars; lake at...
- Green Mountain Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--1880-1900.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--1880-1900.; Railroad stations--Colorado--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1888 and 1901]
- Crystal Glen, C M Ry, Green Mtn. Falls
- View taken at base of ascending pathway in Crystal Glen, at Green Mountain Falls northwest of Manitou, Colorado, served by Colorado Midland Railway; wooden pathway crosses stream with small waterfall and boulders.
- Crystal Glen (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Green Mountain Falls (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Waterfalls--Colorado--1880-1900.; Colorado Midland Railway Company.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- The Dutch Wedding, Monument Park
- Dutch Wedding sandstone rock formation in Monument Park, north of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; brush in foreground.
- Monument Park (El Paso County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- The Dutchman, Garden of the Gods
- Uphill view of the Dutchman sandstone rock formation, Garden of the Gods, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]
- The Gateway & Pikes Peak
- Panoramic westward view of the Gateway sandstone rock formation in Garden of the Gods, west of Colorado Springs, Colorado; snow-covered Pikes Peak and foothills in distance; horsedrawn buggy and driver visible on road between rocks.
- Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--1880-1900.
- [between 1886 and 1901]