Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Pajarito Park Ruins James Plateau Roadway to Tyuonyi in Rito de Los Frijoles Canyon
- A team of two horses pull an automobile up a sandy road while men look on, Pajarito Plateau, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. One man sits in the car. A saddled horse stands on the road. Rocky desert landscape surrounds the...
- Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Automobiles--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Horse teams--New Mexico--1910-1920.; National parks & reserves--New Mexico--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Hamill's office, left, and the stable turret on top of the stable was a roost for squab.
- View of the grounds of the Hamill House, in Georgetown, Colorado. The house was built by Joseph Watson, and was acquired by mine owner William A. Hamill in 1874. A cast iron fountain is in the foreground including a basin at ground level rimmed by...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Stables--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Hamill, William A. (William Arthur), 1836-1904--Homes & haunts--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Bonito Chaco Canyon
- View of Pueblo Bonito, Native American (Anasazi) pueblo ruins, at Chaco Canyon National Monument, New Mexico. The stone masonry pueblo ruins have arched doorways and holes for vigas. Threatening Rock stands near the ruins. A wall of Chaco Canyon...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Chaco Culture National Historical Park (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological sites--New...
- [1915]
- Pajarito Park Ruins James Plateau whole cliff with cave dwelling ruins
- View of Native American (Anasazi) talus dwellings near Frijoles Canyon, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The talus dwellings have large door openings and holes for vigas. Grass and small trees stand near the base of the tuff...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1915
- Canyon de Chelly N. E. Ariz. Entrance
- View of the entrance to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. An open area of muddy sand stands near a large sandstone mesa, possibly part of the Defiance Plateau.
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Canyons--Arizona--1910-1920.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Canon de Chelly N. E. Ariz. showing river & cliff like banks
- View of probably Chinle Wash in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. A rocky desert landscape stands near the edge of the wash. The walls of Canyon de Chelly line the sides of the wash.
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Chinle Wash (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Canyons--Arizona--1910-1920.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1910-1920.; Streams--Arizona--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Whitehouse, Canyon de Chelly
- A man poses near the lower ruins of the White House, Native American (Anasazi) stone masonry dwellings at Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The stone ruins stand in the Canyon de Chelly. The canyon walls are stained from smoke.
- 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
- Canon de Chelly N. E. Ariz. entrance showing river closer
- View of probably Chinle Wash in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. A rocky desert landscape stands near the edge of the wash. The walls of Canyon de Chelly line the sides of the wash.
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Chinle Wash (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Canyons--Arizona--1910-1920.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1910-1920.; Streams--Arizona--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Canon de Chelly N. E. Ariz. pictograph
- View of Native American (Anasazi) pictograph at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The pictograph of a human figure stands on a sandstone cliff near the White House Ruin. A corner of the stone masonry ruin is visible.
- 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
- Canon de Chelly N. E. Ariz. entrance showing river
- View of probably Chinle Wash at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. Sandstone rock formations line the sides of the wash. A rocky desert landscape stands near the rock formations.
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Chinle Wash (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Canyons--Arizona--1910-1920.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1910-1920.; Streams--Arizona--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Haywood home
- Exterior view of the Haywood residence, Georgetown, Colorado, probably on Taos or Rose Streets, a two-story brick house in Italianate style with a hipped roof, a decorative railing with circular components at the top, overhanging eaves supported...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1910.
- [between 1875 and 1910?]
- Casa Blanca Canyon de Chelly, Ariz.
- View of the White House, Native American (Anasazi) cliff dwelling at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The stone masonry cliff dwellings are underneath a cliffside overhang as well as on the canyon floor. Chinle Wash shows near the...
- 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.; Chinle Wash (Ariz.)--1910-1920.;...
- 1915
- Canon de Chelly, Ariz. Casa Blanca cavite house- general view
- View of the White House, Native American (Anasazi) stone masonry cliff dwellings underneath an sandstone overhang, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The cliff is stained from smoke.
- 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
- Canyon de Chelly
- View of possibly Chinle Wash near the White House Ruin, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The sides of the wash are sandstone walls.
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Chinle Wash (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Canyons--Arizona--1910-1920.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Canon de Chelly, Ariz. Casa Blanca- pictographs
- View of Native American (Anasazi) pictographs near the White House ruin, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The pictographs depict circular and rectangular designs as well as possibly an animal figure.
- 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
- Canon de Chelly river bed- cliff bank
- View of probably Chinle Wash at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. Sandstone cliffs stand at the edge of the wash.
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Chinle Wash (Ariz.)--1910-1920.; Canyons--Arizona--1910-1920.; Cliffs--Arizona--1910-1920.; National parks & reserves--Arizona--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Canon de Chelly Casa Blanca Cavite House (General View)
- View of the White House ruins, Native American (Anasazi) cliff dwellings, at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. The stone masonry ruins stand on two levels underneath sandstone cliff overhangs stained by smoke.
- 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
- 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]
- Georgetown, Colorado, looking south
- View of Georgetown, Colorado, looking south; in the foreground are Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, school and hospital. Other landmarks include the Cushman Block, the High Bridge of the Georgetown Loop, the schoolhouse, and the tower of the...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1884?]
- Breaking New Ground
- A man swings a pick ax at a large rock in Nepera Park, upper Yonkers, New York. The rock sits in an indentation in a small cliff. The man wears a hat.
- Yonkers (N.Y.)--1890-1920.; Miners--New York--Yonkers--1890-1920.; Mining--New York--Yonkers--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1915]
- Panning Gold
- A man crouches and holds a gold pan with dirt in it.
- Gold mining--1900-1920.; Miners--1900-1920.
- [between 1905 and 1915]
- Seeking Gold with Water Pressure.
- A man stands near a high power water hose as part of a hydraulic mining operation in California. The man stands in a deep pit surrounded by a rocky landscape.
- Gold miners--California--1890-1920.; Gold mining--California--1890-1920.; Hydraulic mining--California--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1915]
- Interior, Forbes Drug Store, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of Forbes' Drug Store, in Georgetown, Colorado, on the first floor of the Cushman Block on Sixth (6th) Street. Showcases and shelves display small flat round boxes, a crate of seeds, rolls of wallpaper with an oriental rug hanging...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Drugstores--Colorado--Georgetown--1890-1910.; Interiors.
- [between 1880 and 1910?]
- Interior, Pease Store, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of Pease Store, in Georgetown, Colorado. A long counter runs the length of the room on the left, with large jars and a paper rack on top. Crates, boxes, and signs read: "Denver, Colo.," "Butter Nut Bread," "Auto Service," "Soda...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.
- 1915
- Horse Race on Alpine Street in the '70's Alpine Street is now (1933) 6th Street.
- View of a horse race on Alpine Street (Sixth Street) in Georgetown, Colorado, on the Fourth of July. Groups of men stand in the street looking west; people sit on balconies under umbrellas. A uniformed man on a horse rides east. The street is...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Holidays--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1880.; Horse racing--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1880.
- [between 1870 and 1879?]
- J. S. Randall Home, Georgetown
- View of the home owned by Jesse Summers Randall, Georgetown, Colorado. Randall was the founder and editor of the Georgetown Courier newspaper, started in 1877. House construction was began in 1876. The building, eclectic in style, includes a porch...
- Randall, Jesse Summers 1848-1939--Homes & haunts--Colorado--Georgetown--1880-1900.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Pajarito Park details in construction of kiva roof
- Native American (tribe unknown) man stands near a reconstructed kiva, probably in Ceremonial Cave, near Frijoles Canyon, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The kiva has a wooden pole and tree branch roof through which a wooden...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1909
- Trail worn through rock Tsankawi
- View of a trail to the Tsankawi ruins, Pajarito Park (later to be named Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The trail has been worn smooth into tuff rock. Scrub trees and bushes dot the trailside.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Tsankawi Ruins (N.M.)--1900-1910.;...
- 1910
- Tailus village- and cliff Frijoles canon
- View of Native American (Anasazi) talus cliff dwellings, Tyuonyi ruins, near Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. The talus and stone masonry dwellings have holes for vigas and large door openings.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1910
- Pictured Rocks- Tsankawi Ruin. Trail work thru rock at extreme right
- View of Native American (Anasazi) petroglyphs at Tsankawi Ruin, Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. The drawings consist of human and other figures. A trail worn in the tuff rock stands near the petroglyph rock.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Tsankawi Ruins (N.M.)--1900-1910.;...
- [1910]
- Tyuonyi & cliff before excavation was complete
- View of Tyuonyi ruins, Native American (Anasazi) pueblo ruins near Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico. The ruins, before complete excavation, stand in a circular pattern with three kivas and a tent in the middle of the...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1909
- Interior of Painted Cave- Colorado Canon
- A man sits in Painted Cave (La Cueva Pintada), near Capulin Canyon, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The back wall of the cave is covered with petroglyphs. Writing near the edge of the cliff reads: "Owen L. Wood 05" "A. M....
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1900
- Excavations- Pueblo of Ty-u-on-yi--Rito de los Frijoles
- Tyuonyi Ruins, Native American (Anasazi) pueblo ruins, before excavation, near Capulin Canyon, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The stone masonry ruins stand in a semi-circular formation with one kiva hole in the center. A...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1909
- Jail - few weeks before fire 1946
- Exterior view of the county jail in Georgetown, Colorado, a red brick two-story building with overhanging eaves with brackets, built in 1883; shows the corner of the building with a bar-covered window covered on the second story. Snow falls and...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Jails--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Painted Cave- from bottom of canon Colorado Canon
- View of Painted Cave, Native American (Anasazi) cliff ruins near Capulin Canyon, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The rear wall of the tuff cave is covered in petroglyphs. Rocky desert landscape covers the bottom of the...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1900-1910.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1900-1910.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1909
- Pajarito Park Ruins James Plateau Cliff with cave dwelling ruins & woods
- View of Pajarito Plateau at Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. Native American (Anasazi) talus dwellings stand at the base of the plateau. Rocky desert landscape covers the land near the plateau.
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1915
- Pajarito Park Ruins James Plateau ruin in canyon, foot of cliff
- View of Native American (Anasazi) stone masonry and talus ruins in and near Frijoles Canyon, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. The stone masonry ruins stand in bushes and trees. The talus ruins stand at the bottom of a wall...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1915
- Pajarito Park Ruins James Plateau Great Ceremonial Cave, cliff above Tyuonyi
- View of Ceremonial Cave, Native American (Anasazi) cliff ruin, near Frijoles Canyon, Pajarito Park (Bandelier National Monument), New Mexico. A stone masonry kiva with a wooden ladder stands in the cliffside cave. Trees stand near the base of the...
- Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Bandelier National Monument (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Archaeological sites--New...
- 1915
- Denver residence
- View of the Charles P. Kountze house at 1613 Grant Street, Denver, Colorado.
- Kountze, Charles Brewer, 1844-1911.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver residence
- A large, two story residence in Denver, Colorado, features cut stone and shingle walls, dormers, wheel windows, and side gable.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver
- A large, two story residence in Denver, Colorado, features stone and brick walls, mansard roof with widow's walk, decorative dormers, four symmetrical chimneys, and a turret with pointed hexagonal roof.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a parlor organ, rocking chair, bureau topped by wash basin and pitcher, and woven rug.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Parlor organs--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a fireplace and mantle, plants, decorative mirror, lamps, wicker chair, detailed wallpaper, and upright piano.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mirrors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a fireplace and mantle, plants, decorative mirror, lamps, detailed wallpaper, clock, spittoons, and sofa.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Georgetown, Colorado, looking south
- View of Georgetown, Colorado, looking south; in the foreground are the original Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (built in the 1870s), Catholic school, and church; other landmarks include City Park, the Cushman Block, the High Bridge of the...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1884?]
- Denver Water Department
- View shows stone buildings at the Denver Water Department's pumping station, Twelfth (12th) and Shoshone, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Water Company--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Pumping stations--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Stone buildings--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- The waterworks
- A horse drawn carriage stands outside of stone buildings at the Denver Water Department's pumping station, Twelfth (12th) and Shoshone, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Water Company--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Ditches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Pumping stations--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Stone buildings--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, B. F. Goodrich
- View shows the B. F. Goodrich Company building, Fourteenth (14th) and Curtis, Denver, Colorado. A billboard is atop the building and reads: "Goodrich tires, best in the long run." Painted on the side of the building: "The Brownleigh Arms European...
- B.F. Goodrich Company--Buildings--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Tire industry--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Denver streets
- A man stands outside of a dilapidated wooden building (possibly a depot) in downtown Denver, Colorado. Posters hang on the walls of the building and read in part: "Tabor Grand, June 28, Catherine Countiss, Barbara Frietchie," "Sunday Trips," and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Wooden buildings--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]