Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Lloyd Rule
- Studio portrait of Lloyd Rule, photographer.
- Photographers--1940-1950.; Rule, Lloyd.
- [between 1945 and 1950?]
- Lloyd Rule
- Studio portrait of Lloyd Rule, photographer.
- Photographers--1940-1950.; Rule, Lloyd.
- [between 1945 and 1950?]
- Lloyd Rule
- Lloyd Rule makes a photograph of himself with a camera on a tripod in (probably) Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Cameras--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Photographers--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Rule, Lloyd.
- [between 1945 and 1955?]
- King Soopers 5th Annual pix
- King Soopers founder Lloyd J. King, cuts a cake in Denver, Colorado. Two men look on, one holds a sheet titled: "Special Award to Lloyd J. King."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Anniversaries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Awards--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Business people--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; King Soopers, Inc.--Commemoration--1950-1960.; King, Lloyd J.
- [1952?]
- Lloyd Axel trophy winners, Englewood
- People pose with a midget racing car in Englewood, Colorado. The driver, Lloyd Axel, holds a trophy; a woman and a man holding a starting flag look on. Letters read: "Foster Auto Supply."
- Englewood (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Awards--1950-1960.; Racing automobiles--Colorado--Englewood--1950-1960.; Racing--Colorado--Englewood--1950-1960.; Axel, Lloyd.
- 1950 June 30
- Near the Denver Civic Center
- View of the intersection of East Colfax Avenue and Lincoln Street in Denver, Colorado; shows Jerry's News Bookstore, Civic Center Billiards, the Hilton Hotel, the Petroleum Building, Colorado State Bank, the Security Life building, storefronts, and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commerical facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Storefronts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1967 and 1970?]
- Broadway businesses
- View of storefronts on Broadway Street in Denver, Colorado; shows Mack Johns Custom Tailors, Alpha Floral, Dan Browns Coin Shop, Capitol Novelty, and parked automobiles.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Storefronts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1967 and 1970?]
- Bathroom break
- Four girls sit on toilets and laugh and chat in a bathroom in probably Denver, Colorado. The girls are African American, white, Hispanic American and Asian American. The girls wear dresses, and blouses, shorts and skirts. Patterns include...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Asian Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Toilets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Motorcycle cop
- A man in a cap and leather jacket poses on a motorcycle trike in (probably) Lakewood, Colorado. He has badges on his cap and jacket. Letters on the back of the motorcycle read "Happy Easter;" a sign on a building reads "Home of Lakewood Riding...
- Lakewood (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Motorcycles--Colorado--Lakewood--1940-1950.; Traffic police--Colorado--Lakewood--1940-1950.
- [1948]
- Dahlia Branch, Denver Public Library
- African American teenage women in cheerleader uniforms perform in front of the Dahlia Branch of the Denver Public Library at 3304 Dahlia Street in the Northeast Park Hill neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. African American (Black) men, women, and...
- Denver Public Library. Dahlia Branch--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Northeast Park Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Cheerleading--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- People viewing exhibit
- African American (Black) men and women look at photographs in a glass case, probably an exhibit for Black History Month, at the Denver Public Library, possibly the Dahlia Branch, in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; People--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Reception
- African American (Black) men and women hold drinks, probably at a reception for an exhibit for Black History Month, at the Denver Public Library, possibly the Dahlia Branch, in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Library--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; People--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Receptions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Jim Poor
- A man, probably Montana artist Jim Poor, poses by one of his paintings in a gallery at the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. He wears a name tag that reads: "Artist Poor Montana."
- Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Artists--Montana--1970-1980.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Galleries (Display places)--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Poor, Jim.
- [between 1970 and 1980?]
- Denver Public Library
- Elderly African American (Black) men and women talk, probably at a reception, at the Denver Public Library at 10 W 14th Avenue Parkway in Denver, Colorado.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Conversation--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Older people--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver Public Library--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Meadow Gold Creamery
- View of a business in Denver, Colorado; signs read "Creamery Meadow Gold Ice Cream," "Rainbo Bread," "Coca Cola," and "3457."
- Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Dairy stores--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [between 1943 and 1945?]
- Suspension bridges
- View of the Triborough Bridge and the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in the borough of Queens, New York City, New York. A woman in uniform and garrison cap sits on a bench in Astoria Park.
- Astoria Park (New York, N.Y.)--1940-1950.; Hell Gate Bridge (New York, N.Y.)--1940-1950.; New York (N.Y.)--1940-1950.; Queens (New York, N.Y.)--1940-1950.; Triborough Bridge (New York, N.Y.)--1940-1950.; Military personnel--American--New York...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe
- View of a 1939 Chevrolet Deluxe coupe automobile in (probably) Denver, Colorado.
- Chevrolet automobile--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [1948?]
- Woman with candles
- A elderly woman poses with Sabbath candles at Beth Israel Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She wears a scarf; her dress has a bold pattern.
- Beth Israel Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Candles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Candlesticks--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Judaism--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Older people--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.;...
- [between 1940 and 1949?]
- European Health Spa
- Women in bikinis pose in the swimming pool at the European Health Spa in Denver, Colorado. A replica of a Greek statue of a woman with a pitcher is to the side.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bikinis (Bathing suits)--1960-1970.; Health resorts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1969?]
- European Health Spa
- Women in bikinis pose in the swimming pool at the European Health Spa in Denver, Colorado. A replica of Michaelangelo's David statue is in a niche.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bikinis (Bathing suits)--1960-1970.; Health resorts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Swimming pools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1969?]
- Bear Valley Branch
- View of the modernist style Bear Valley Branch of the Denver Public Library (Anderson, Barker, and Rinker Architects) at 5171 West Dartmouth Avenue in the Harvey Park South neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Features curved brick walls and arches,...
- Denver Public Library. Bear Valley Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Harvey Park South (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1972
- Bear Valley Branch
- View of the modernist style Bear Valley Branch of the Denver Public Library (Anderson, Barker, and Rinker Architects) at 5171 West Dartmouth Avenue in the Harvey Park South neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Features curved brick walls and arches,...
- Denver Public Library. Bear Valley Branch--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Harvey Park South (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1972
- Colorado State Bank
- View of Colorado State Bank construction at 1600 Broadway Street in Denver, Colorado; features a curved vertical line on the upper floors. Also shows the Continental Trailways bus station, a clock, the Colorado State Capitol dome, the Y.M.C.A.,...
- Colorado State Bank. (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Clocks--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Office...
- 1971
- Denver Public Library bookmobile
- View of the Denver Public Library bookmobile in Denver, Colorado; lettering reads: "Denver Public Library Bookmobile, Biblioteca de Denver." Flower stickers adorn the sides of the van.
- Denver Public Library--Equipment & supplies--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Bookmobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Aurora National Bank
- View of the Aurora National Bank at 10660 East Colfax Avenue in Aurora, Colorado. Features an arcade of tapered columns with wide tops.
- Aurora National Bank (Aurora, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Aurora (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Banks--Colorado--Aurora--1970-1980.; Office buildings--Colorado--Aurora--1970-1980.
- [between 1975 and 1979?]
- Tremont Place
- View of Tremont Place in Denver, Colorado; shows the Republic Building, the May D & F Company, the I.M. Pei parabola, the YWCA, World Savings, the Brown Palace Hotel, the USO, Alright Parking, automobiles, and Trinity Methodist Church.
- May Shoe & Clothing Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970
- United Buckingham truck on mountain road near Nederland
- View of a United Buckingham truck in Nederland (Boulder County), Colorado; the International semi-truck pulls a Fruehauf trailer. A man walks on the shoulder of the road.
- United Buckingham Freight Lines--1970-1980.; Nederland (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Trucks--Colorado--Nederland--1970-1980.
- 1970
- Bethune & Moore interiors at new Field Library - Herman Miller furniture
- Interior view of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; shows a tribal mask, a checkout machine, shelves of books, tables, Eames chairs, plants, a display case, and signs: "Periodicals," "Registration," "Book...
- Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Herman Miller, Inc.--Products--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970 April 14
- Eugene Field Branch, Denver Public Library
- Interior view of the Eugene Field Branch of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado; shows Herman Miller furniture including couches, Eames chairs, and signs: "Periodicals," and "Fiction."
- Denver Public Library. Eugene Field Branch--1970-1980.; Herman Miller, Inc.--Products.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Seating furniture--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- [1970 April 14]
- Seventeenth Street, Denver
- View of 17th (Seventeenth) Street in Denver, Colorado; shows the Lou Coffee's Steak House neon sign, Midland Federal Savings, Majestic Savings, American National Bank, First National Bank, Union Station, a clock, the Glenarm Restaurant, the Drexel...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.
- [between 1965 and 1973?]
- Seventeenth Street, Denver
- View of 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Tremont Place in Denver, Colorado; shows the Hotel Colorado, the My-O-My Room, Lou Coffee's Steak House, Midland Federal Savings, Majestic Savings, American National Bank, Union Station, First National Bank,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.
- [between 1965 and 1973?]
- Welton and Sixteenth Streets, Denver
- View of Welton and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows Regal Shoes, the Vann Hotel, the Burns Vault Building, Auditions Natural Bridge Shoe Store, My Place Bar and Lounge, Amter's Fashions, Fashion IV Denver Finishing and Modeling...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Shoe stores--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.
- [between 1965 and 1973?]
- Jerry's Books
- View of Colfax and Broadway Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows "Jerry's News and Books" and the "Capitol Lounge." Pedestrians and automobile traffic are in the street; window displays show Beatles', psychedelic and op-art posters, and the north...
- Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bookstores--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- [1970]
- California and 15th Streets, Denver
- View of California and 15th (Fifteenth) Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows the Colonial Hotel (with arched cornice), Standish Hotel (with cast concrete columns), and the Hilton Hotel. Businesses include Catherine's Stout Shoppe, Downtown Hobbies,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.
- [between 1968 and 1975?]
- Colfax Avenue and Lincoln Street, Denver
- View of Colfax Avenue and Lincoln Street in Denver, Colorado; shows storefronts, pedestrians, and parked cars. Businesses include the Government Employees Industrial Bank, the Downtowner, the Security Life Building, the Petroleum Building, and the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1980.
- [between 1968 and 1975?]
- Glenarm Building, Denver
- View of the Glenarm Building on Glenarm Street in Denver, Colorado; storefront businesses include the Typewriter Exchange, Denver Theater, and Home Dispensing Opticals. The Sands Lounge sign reads: "3.2. Beer Dancing."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1969?]
- Broadway businesses, Denver
- View of storefronts on the east side of Broadway Street, between 15th (Fifteenth) and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets in Denver, Colorado. Businesses include Capitol Novelty, Universal Studios Photography, Rifle Sport Shooting Gallery, Char Broiler Steak...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1969?]
- Welton Street businesses, Denver
- View of office buildings on Welton Street in Denver, Colorado; shows the Vann Hotel and the Burns Vault Building. Signs read: "Auditions Natural Bridge Shoe Stores," "My Place Lounge & Bar," and "Lawyers Title Insurance." Parked cars include a...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1969?]
- Glenarm and Sixteenth Streets, Denver
- View of office buildings on Glenarm and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows Skaggs Drug Center, Home Opticians, Toth Footwear and Amter's Fashion. The Glenarm Block and the Masonic Temple Building are to the sides.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Drugstores--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1969?]
- Colfax Avenue and Lincoln Street, Denver
- View of Colfax Avenue and Lincoln Street in Denver, Colorado; businesses include GEICO Government Employees Companies, Civic Center Billiards, and Jerry's Books. Shows the Hilton Hotel, the Petroleum Building, and the Colorado State Bank (under...
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1969?]
- Fifteenth Street, Denver
- View of 15th (Fifteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado; shows the Colonial Hotel and businesses: Denver Dry Goods Company, Mile Hi Time Center, Stag Barber Shop, Barnes Health Shop, Swift Cafe and Tavern, and Denver Liquors.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1965 and 1969?]
- Boccard Building 450 Decatur
- View of the Boccard Building at 450 Decatur Street in the Valverde Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; the brick building features simple lines and an atrium.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Valverde (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Littleton National Bank
- View of Littleton National Bank at 5734 South Prince Street in Littleton, Colorado; the brick building features obtuse angles and clerestory windows.
- Littleton National Bank (Littleton, Colo.)--Buildings--1970-1980.; Littleton (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Banks--Colorado--Littleton--1970-1980.
- 1973 March
- Ford sedan
- View of a 1932 [?] Ford sedan in Denver, Colorado. Sign reads: "No Parking at Anytime."
- Ford automobile--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [1941?]
- Ford sedan
- Teenage boys examine a 1932 [?] Ford sedan in Denver, Colorado. One has a "cowlick."
- Ford automobile--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- [1941?]
- Petroleum Club Building
- View of the high-rise Petroleum Club Building (Charles D. Strong architect) at 16th (Sixteenth) and Broadway Streets in Denver, Colorado; tenants include Columbia Savings and Loan and the Petroleum Club. Shows the Harris Hotel, the Adams Mark Hotel...
- Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- 1970 March
- Air and truck freight
- View of a Ringsby Freight Systems semi truck and trailer, and a Flying Tiger Line cargo plane (Lockheed Constellation) at Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado.
- Flying Tiger Line--Equipment & supplies--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Airplanes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Airports--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shipping--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stapleton International Airport.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Air and truck freight
- View of a Ringsby Freight Systems semi truck and trailer, and a Flying Tiger Line cargo plane (Lockheed Constellation) at Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado. Men examine a baggage cart.
- Flying Tiger Line--Equipment & supplies--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Airplanes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Airports--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shipping--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Goodwill driver and kittens
- A Goodwill delivery man holds kittens and a bag in Denver, Colorado; his bag lists items acceptable for donation. Letters on his truck read: "Rehabilitation and Employment of Handicapped Persons."
- Goodwill Industries of Denver.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Cats--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Charitable organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Publicity--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Goodwill store and shoppers
- Interior view of a Goodwill store in Denver, Colorado; women try on hats and look at dresses and garments. Stairways lead to a basement and mezzanine, merchandise includes clothing, lamps, and furniture. Signs read: "Curio Shop," "Shoes," and...
- Goodwill Industries of Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Charitable organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Shopping--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Thrift...
- [between 1950 and 1960?]