Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Boulder, Univ. of Colorado
- View of Old Main at the University of Colorado campus in Boulder (Boulder County), Colorado. A man sits on a wheelbarrow in a grassy field in front of trees and Old Main. The brick and stone, Victorian-style, four-story building has arched windows,...
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--Buildings--1900-1910.; Boulder (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Meadows--Colorado--Boulder--1900-1910.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- State University campus, Boulder, Colo.
- View of the University of Colorado campus in Boulder (Boulder County), Colorado. Shows unidentified houses, the Hale Scientific building (science), the president's house, Old Main and Woodbury Hall.
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--1890-1900.; Boulder (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses.; Universities & Colleges.
- [between 1897 and 1900?]
- Boulder Campus
- View of the University of Colorado campus in Boulder (Boulder County), Colorado; shows snow, trees, buildings, and Macky Auditorium, a brick building with stone trim, towers, tracery, arches, and battlements.
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--1930-1940.; Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Boulder, Univ. of Colorado
- View of a stone retaining wall, a grassy field, trees, and the rooftop of the Hale Scientific Building on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder (Boulder County), Colorado. The Richardson Romanesque building has steep pitched roof...
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--Buildings--1900-1910.; Boulder (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Green Mountain (Boulder County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Meadows--Colorado--Boulder--1900-1910.; Retaining walls--Colorado--Boulder--1900-1910.; Universities &...
- [1900?]
- State Universaty[sic], Boulder, Colo.
- Looking across University Lake (now called Far City Pond) to University of Colorado's Old Main hidden from view and rising from trees, Boulder, Colorado; cornerstone laid in 1875; campus built on land donated by Marinus G. Smith, George Asa Andrews...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1890-1910.; University of Colorado (Boulder campus)
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- More than 1,800 degree candidates march to the 135th University of Colorado Commencement Friday (June 9) candidates and their families heard the Commencement address delivered by The Hon. Tom. C. Clark, associated justice of the United States...
- Students in caps and gowns at the University of Colorado at Boulder approach in three files, splitting to go around a curb enclosed island in the foreground. Full parking lots flank the street, and women stand behind a chain link fence holding...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Students--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1967
- State University Boulder, Colo.
- Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four- story ornate brick building with a stone foundation. It has arched windows and mansard roof towers. Ridgecresting tops the towers, and two-toned chimneys are at the side. Trees are...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Varsity Lake
- Moss dots the surface of Varsity Lake at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The stone footbridge and McKenna dormitory, with its arcade, terrace, and terra cotta roof, are reflected in the water. Ridgecresting on the mansard roofed tower of Old...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Dormitories--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; University of Colorado (Boulder...
- [between 1933 and 1939?]
- Boulder
- The University of Colorado Buffalo football team practices on the north end of Folsom field as onlookers watch from the stands, in Boulder, Colorado.
- Colorado Buffalos (Football team)--1930-1950.; University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--1930-1950.; Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Football--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1950.
- [between 1933 and 1950]
- Boulder, Colo.
- Bird's eye view of Boulder, Colorado; Courthouse on Pearl Street; University of Colorado's Hale Science Building (center left); Mt. St. Gertrude Academy and Chautauqua Park (center); and Flatirons (right); shows wooden frame residences, picket...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1900-1920.; University of Colorado (Boulder campus)
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- CU show, "tie him quick" Lloyd Carr up, Ike Little.
- Lloyd Carr sits on horseback and holds a lasso. Ike Little wrestles a calf to the ground during a roping stunt at the Roundup Riders of the Rockies public show in Folsom Field at the University of Colorado in Boulder (Boulder County), Colorado....
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--Facilities--1950-1960.; Boulder (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Folsom Field (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Cattle--Colorado--Boulder--1950-1960.;...
- 1957 July 20
- Chemistry class
- Chalkboards on interior walls of classroom at the University of Colorado at Boulder have the periodic table of the elements and formulae drawn on them. A workbench has alembics, bottles, and retorts on it. Part of the bench features a glass...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Chemistry laboratory
- This laboratory at the University of Colorado at Boulder has a bench backed by shelves full of apothecary bottles. Each is labeled, identifying various chemicals. Slates, an oven, a beaker, molecular models, a precipitating glass, distillation...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Laboratories--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Scientific equipment--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Chemistry supply room
- Shelves line interior walls of this supply room at the University of Colorado at Boulder. They are filled with mortars and pestles, chemical glassware, bottles, and funnels. A young man sits in a spindle chair by a door with angled, arched molding.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Classroom interior
- Chalkboards in this University of Colorado at Boulder classroom have scenes drawn on them. The first depicts classic era workmen and has "(1)"; the second is an abduction and has "(2)"; the third is of horses falling from the sky and has "Phaeton"...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Earth sciences
- Crystal models fill shelves in a classroom at the University of Colorado at Boulder. A wooden table holds a goniometer, refractometer, glass bottles, oil lamps, and a microscope. Tables hold boxes and samples; an open folio of topographic maps...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- History class
- Rolled maps of Europe and France hang on the interior walls of this University of Colorado at Boulder classroom, and busts of men are drawn on the chalkboard. A spindleworked, wooden desk and chair are on a dais with windows behind it; student...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Higher mathematics
- Classroom interior at the University of Colorado at Boulder has plaster and string models of mathematical constructs on a table and in glass enclosed shelves. Theodolites on tripods are to the sides, and various three dimensional shapes are drawn...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Microscope
- Lenses are on a table around a high powered microscope at the University of Colorado at Boulder. A lens in a vertically adjusting armature is by the interior wall in the background.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Microscopes--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Scientific equipment--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University...
- 1889
- Mathematics class
- Chalkboards on interior walls of classroom at the University of Colorado at Boulder have three dimensional models and math problems drawn on them. Globes, theodolites on tripods, an alidade, and surveyor's sticks are at the front of the class;...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Optical bench
- Filters and lenses are mounted on an optical bench at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Other instruments are strewn on the wooden surface, and an interior door is in the background.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Scientific equipment--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Optics
- Telescopes target a prism at the University of Colorado at Boulder. A sheaf of papers has a series of graded, vertical black bars, and lettering: "Prof. H. A. Rowland." A wire power coil and electrical equipment are in back against the interior...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Optical devices--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Scientific equipment--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.;...
- 1889
- Paleontology
- Fossils and rocks are in glass cases at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Wooden drawers with brass pulls are below, and on top, against the interior wall, are more samples. Glass specimen bottles contain sealife including starfish, octopi,...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Paleontology
- Fossils, rocks, and specimen bottles are in glass cases at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Wooden drawers with brass pulls are below, and on top, against the interior wall, are papers, glass jars, and a set of antlers.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Physics class
- Light experimentation equipment in this University of Colorado at Boulder classroom consists of an optical bench with an adjustable slit and lamps, prisms, lenses, and filters. An open wooden case contains other instruments; a bi-prism defractor...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Scientific equipment--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Scales
- Balance scales and weight sets are in glass cases at the University of Colorado at Boulder. A tall glass retort is in the background, against the interior wall. A box below the bench bears the image of a woman.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Science classroom
- Scientific equipment fills the interior of this classroom at the University of Colorado at Boulder. An optical bench tops glass fronted cabinets, equipped with lenses, prisms, lamps, and filters. Glass retorts and alembics are on shelves;...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Classrooms--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Varsity Lake bridge
- Wide, low arches support this bridge on Varsity Lake at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Rusticated, random coursed local sandstone was used in its construction, in accord with the Klauder design throughout the campus. Moss dotted lake water...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1933 and 1939?]
- On strike protesting Cambodian invasion
- Students (perhaps 1500) sit on lawn and sidewalks at the University of Colorado at Boulder during this anti-war protest. An electric, campus grounds maintenance cart is parked near the foreground, by bushes, trees, a street lamp, and several...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demonstrations--Colorado--Boulder--1970-1980.; Students--Colorado--Boulder--1970-1980.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1970-1980.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1970
- Rear tower of Old Main
- Wrought iron star braces dot the upper faceted part of the rear tower of Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The wooden, mansard cornice and the stone sills and window heads show clearly in this close up. A frosted lamp is over the...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1933 and 1939?]
- Dr. Albert Milzer (seated) of Chicago, Denver native and noted microbiologist received an honorary doctor of science degree Saturday from his alma mater, the University of Colorado, at CU's summer commencement exercises. Milzer, shown with...
- Men, including Albert Milzer, pose in caps and gowns at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Graduation ceremonies--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1970.; Milzer, Albert.; Smiley, Joseph R.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1966 and 1968?]
- Old Main as it looks these autumn days on the University Campus
- Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four- story brick building with a mansard roof tower and ridgcresting. Large, bare trees conceal most of the structure; people and a photographer with a tripod are on the lawn.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1920-1930.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Museum
- Random coursed, rusticated local sandstone was used for the Museum at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Frames for tall, paned windows, and ornaments above the entry are of light colored stone. The rear door is sunken, with an escutcheon at...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1933 and 1939?]
- Varsity Lake
- Varsity Lake and the stone bridge at the University of Colorado at Boulder are obscured by trees in the foreground.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1933 and 1939?]
- 1903 Library CU Boulder
- People ascend steps to the stone arched entry of the 1903 Library at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The large scale, two story building has a tiled, square monitor roof. Mature, bare trees conceal second floor details, and a cast iron,...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1933 and 1939?]
- Boulder, Colo.
- Bird's-eye view of Boulder, Colorado, in summer including dome of Courthouse; University of Colorado's Old Main, Library, and Hale Science Building (center left); and Mt. St. Gertrude Academy with Chautauqua Park above (center right) to Flatirons;...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Courthouses--Colorado--Boulder--1900-1920.; University of Colorado (Boulder campus)
- [between 1900 and 1915]
- Aerial view of construction at CU Boulder
- Farrand, Aden, Brackett, Cockerell, Crossman and Reed dormitories are under construction at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Residences, tilled fields, trees, and parked sedans are in the area. Buildings include men's and women's gymnasiums,...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1950.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1946 and 1948?]
- Anatomy Building fall 1889
- Boardwalk leads to the shed-roofed entry of this brick, two-story building at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Shingle imbrication finishes the gable end, and the sills and foundation are of local stone. A chimney is centered in a dormer, and...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Arts and Science building
- Random coursed, rusticated local sandstone was used by architect Charles Z. Klauder for the buildings at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Here, the Arts and Science Building and the Chemistry Building flank sidewalks and tree dotted lawn....
- Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1950.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1940 and 1945?]
- Batteries and electricity
- Electrical instruments in this University of Colorado at Boulder laboratory include an astatic mirror galvanometer on a shelf with switches and wire coils. Wooden battery boxes with terminals are on a lower surface by electrometers; one of the...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Laboratories--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Scientific equipment--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Drawing of Woodbury Hall
- Woodbury Hall, (in this architect's preliminary sketch) at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four-story stone building with stone arched windows and a gable roof. A square tower with turrets houses the entry; eyebrow dormers flank it on...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Office of the President - Horace M. Hale, L.L.D.
- Wainscoting and wallpaper finish interior walls of the president's office at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Italian revival, wood chairs and a table are in the center; books and papers clutter the tabletop. A glass display case is full of...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Interiors.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Old Main
- Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four- story ornate brick building with stone arched windows and mansard roofed towers. Young trees are planted in the lawn around it, and it is reflected in the surface of Varsity Lake in the...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Old Main on right Woodbury Hall under construction.
- Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four- story ornate brick building with a stone foundation. It has arched windows and mansard roof towers. The largest, projecting from the body of the structure, houses the entry. Trees are...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Old Main
- Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four- story, ornate brick building with a stone foundation. It has arched windows and mansard roofed, ridgecrested towers. The largest, projecting from the body of the structure, houses the...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- Old Main
- Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four- story ornate brick building with stone arched windows and mansard roofed towers. Young trees are planted in the lawn around it, and it is reflected in the surface of Varsity Lake in the...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1880-1890.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- 1889
- State University, Boulder, Colo.
- Old Main, at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a four- story, ornate brick building with a stone foundation. It has arched windows and mansard roofed, ridgecrested towers. The largest, projecting from the body of the structure, houses the...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1870-1880.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1878 and 1880?]
- Aerial view of Norlin, Ketchum and Life Sciences
- Campus buildings lie below in this aerial view of the University of Colorado at Boulder. All part of the Charles Z. Klauder design, they have terra-cotta roofs of varied slopes. The semi-circular bay windows of the Norlin Library open to trees and...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Libraries--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1950.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Boulder--1940-1950.; University of Colorado (Boulder Campus)
- [between 1943 and 1950?]
- Boulder, Colo
- Campus buildings of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, show below in this aerial view, among streets, bare trees, residences and commercial structures. Crowds watch a football game, and cars are parked throughout the area. Macky...
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--1920-1940.; Boulder (Colo.)--1920-1940.
- [between 1925 and 1935?]
- Boulder, Colorado
- In Boulder, Colorado, University of Colorado campus buildings are below in this aerial view, among streets, trees, and residences. They include Folsom Field, Macky Auditorium, Old Main, the Liberal Arts building, and Baker Hall. Landscaping, tennis...
- University of Colorado (Boulder campus)--1940-1960.; Boulder (Colo.)--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1953?]