Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Vapor cave at Glenwood
- View of the Yampah (Yampa) vapor cave on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs (Garfield County), Colorado. Shows brick frame structure set into hillside and Denver & Rio Grande Railway tracks. Men and women stand on porch of vapor cave; sign...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1880-1900.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1900.;...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Radium Vapor Health Institute
- View of a sanitarium in Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, shows a sign: "Radium Vapor Health Institute, Hot Vapor Caves Baths, Natural Hot Water Tub, Showers, Baths, Massages, Rubs, Electric Treatments, Dr. C. V. Bates." Several men pose in back of...
- Ouray (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Sanatoriums--Colorado--Ouray--1920-1930.
- [between 1926 and 1929]
- The Junction, Lower Creede, No. 33
- People stand in the middle of the street at the fork of an intersection in the town of Creede, Colorado, in Mineral County. A two- story, wood-frame building with a cornice and a transom over the door is built on the block that separates the two...
- Creede (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Business districts--Colorado--Creede--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- The Urban Dweller: A Publication by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods Inc.
- Vapor baths and canon above Glenwood
- View of a vapor bath bathhouse on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon (Garfield County), Colorado. Shows a wooden walkway from the bath house and Denver and Rio Grande railroad tracks.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1890-1900.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1890-1900.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Public baths--Colorado--Garfield County--1890-1900.; Railroad...
- [between 1892 and 1900]
- Vapor cave at Glenwood
- View of a brick bathhouse on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon, Garfield County, Colorado; wooden steps lead up to Denver & Rio Grande railroad tracks. A sign on the vapor cave reads: "Attendants allowed [to] receive money [for] baths. Buy...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1890-1900.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1890-1900.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Public baths--Colorado--Garfield County--1890-1900.; Railroad...
- [between 1892 and 1900]
- Vapor bath house and D&RG tunnel
- View of the Yampah (Yampa) vapor cave on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs (Garfield County), Colorado. Shows brick structure, wood walkway, Denver and Rio Grande Railway tracks and tunnel.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1880-1900.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1900.;...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Vapor cave near Glenwood Springs
- View of a wooden walkway and a brick bathhouse on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon near Glenwood Springs (Garfield County), Colorado. Stairs lead up to Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company tracks. Shows a man near the walkway and a road...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1890-1900.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1890-1900.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Garfield County--1890-1900.; Railroad...
- 1898 May 15
- Vapor Cave #1
- View of the Vapor Cave brick building at Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Grand River (now Colorado River) at left; two men stand in front of building.
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Caves--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Vapor Cave, Glenwood
- View of the brick bathhouse at the Vapor Cave in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, taken from the road next to the Grand River (later the Colorado River), looking west toward Glenwood Canyon; a woman stands in the road and a man stands at railing next...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Vapor Cave, Glenwood
- View of the Vapor Cave building (built over hot springs) at Glenwood Springs, Colorado; two women stand, and three women sit under the porch.
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Caves--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver streets Lighting
- Glenwood Springs
- View of frame buildings, probably Denver and Rio Grande Railroad tracks, and telegraph poles beside the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs (Garfield County), Colorado. Signs on commercial buildings read: "Photographs, Views" and "2nd Store"....
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1880-1900.; Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Buildings--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.;...
- [between 1887 and 1900?]
- Walsenburg Bank building built by Frederick Walsen (Heinrich Guton [?] Frederick).
- This Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, bank is a two-story brick structure with stone trim and fanlights. Signs read: "First National Bank," "Star Market," "South 25," "West 160," "South 85," and "South 87." A car, parking meters, trash cans,...
- Walsenburg Bank (Walsenburg, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Walsenburg (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Banks--Colorado--Walsenburg--1970-1980.
- June 1, 1972
- Minturn, Colo views
- Frame dwellings line Main Street in Minturn, Eagle County, Colorado. Power poles edge the pavement; vines climb one topped by a mercury vapor lamp. Foothills are in the background.
- Minturn (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Minturn--1970-1980.; Utility poles--Colorado--Minturn--1970-1980.
- 1978
- Baca House in Trinidad
- Exterior view of the Baca House (1869), Trinidad, Colorado, possibly the oldest structure in Trinidad. A rusticated stone retaining wall wraps the corner on which the house is situated, and large trees behind the wall obscure most of the structure...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1970.
- July 1966
- Toltec Hotel, Trinidad, Colorado
- The Toltec Hotel in Trinidad, Colorado is a three story structure built in 1910-11, and is a Victorian adaptation of the Tudor style. Finished with glazed tile, it has a slightly projecting cornice with square ornaments and dentils. The main floor...
- Toltec Hotel (Trinidad, Colo.)--1960-1980.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Hotels--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1980.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Manitou Avenue, 700 Block
- Exterior view of the 700 block of Manitou Avenue, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking northeast. In the left, a two-story brick building with stone quoins, pedimented windows, and a bracketed cornice has a striped, scalloped awning and a sign:...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Business districts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.; Streets--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.
- [between 1980 and 1985?]
- Wheeler Clock
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking north. The clock was donated by Jerome Wheeler to the town of Manitou Springs to commemorate the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company in 1890. Made of...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980- 1990.
- 1983
- Honeymoon cottage, 1981
- The 'Swan's Nest,' near Breckenridge, Colorado, built near the Swan River in the 1890's by Ben Stanley Revett is a two-story, gable roofed frame residence with flanking wings set at angles from the main section. An open porch follows the inside...
- Revett, Ben Stanley--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Houses--Colorado--Breckenridge--1980-1990.
- 1981
- Pagosa Springs, Colo.
- View of Main Street in Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado, shows a buggy parked in hot spring vapor, businesses with signs: "Meat Market," "Happyland Theatre," "Dr. Ellsworth, Dentist," and "Butterick Patterns." A electric carbon arc light...
- Pagosa Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Pagosa Springs--1900-1910.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Pagosa Springs--1900-1910.
- [1909]
- Glenwood Springs from the canon
- View of Glenwood Springs (Garfield County), Colorado from Glenwood Canyon. Shows Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and Colorado Midland Railroad tracks. The Yampah vapor caves and bathhouse sit on the banks of the Colorado River.
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1880-1900.; Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.; Rivers--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- At fire of 10/23/66
- During a fire in Brighton, Colorado, the backs of two firemen are in the foreground; letters on one's coat read "West Adams County Fire Dept," and on his hat "WAC;" the other's reads "BFD." Both face a crane that reaches to the top of a brick...
- Brighton (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.; Fires--Colorado--Brighton--1960-1970.
- 1966 [October 23]
- Grand River No. 1020
- A man stands on a wooden boardwalk in front of the entrance to the vapor caves outside of the town of Glenwood Springs (formerly known as Defiance), Colorado, in Garfield County. The Colorado River (formerly known as the Grand River) flows past...
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1880-1910.; Boardwalks--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1910.; Caves--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1880-1910.
- [between 1885 and 1905]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of a plaza at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado. Signs read: "The Denver Dry Goods Co.," "Fontius," and "Barber Shop." Pedestrians include a woman with a baby stroller. Landscaping includes mercury vapor lamps, petunias,...
- Denver Dry Goods Co.--Buildings--1940-1950.; Fontius Shoe Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1940-1950.; Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Plazas--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Shopping...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of a plaza at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; signs read: "Fontius" and "Conoco." Volkswagen cars are parked by landscaped areas and mercury vapor lamps.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Plazas--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of a fountain and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado; sign reads: "Walgreens." Cars fill the parking lot by mercury vapor lamps.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parking lots--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- View of planters and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver, Colorado. A grocery store sign reads: "Del Farm." Cars fill the parking lot by mercury vapor lamps.
- Cherry Creek (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parking lots--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Shopping centers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Idaho Springs
- The view at the railroad station in Idaho Springs, Colorado, shows a large group of men standing at the loading area in front of the depot. Most of the men wear suits and either bowler or derby hats. A horse and carriage is in the shadows under the...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1910]
- Silverton, Colo. 9-21-78 Courthouse
- Exterior view of the San Juan County Courthouse, in Silverton, Colorado, looking east. This stone and brick two story building with hipped-gable roof and clocktower was built in 1907. It features a portico with columns, dormers with round windows,...
- Silverton (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Courthouses--Colorado--Silverton--1970-1980.; Jails--Colorado--Silverton--1970-1980.
- 1978 September 21
- Manitou Springs in the 1980's
- and awnings on the next windows west are striped and dome shaped. A sign between them reads: Manitou Springs Natural Foods. The next building west has a box shaped canopy with light bulbs along the perimeter, and people are milling beneath it. The...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Streets--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.
- [Between 1980 and 1985?]
- Ex-Camfield Hotel Greeley, Colorado
- Brick commercial buildings in Greeley, Colorado, have store fronts and mill housings. Signs read: "Meyer Bros. Chicks Feeds Eggs," "The King Lumber Co." Traffic signals topped by mercury vapor lamps flank the foreground.
- Greeley (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Commercial buildings--Colorado--Greeley--1970-1980.
- 1978 July 10
- Holly 1983
- This two-story commercial building in Holly, Prowers County, Colorado, has a flat roof and ornamental brickwork on the second floor surrounding gauge arched, double-hung windows. Storefronts include a corner drugstore with sheetmetal, neon, poster,...
- Holly (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Business districts--Colorado--Holly--1980-1990.
- 1983
- Weld County General hospital set for its third expansion in five years, is one of the largest and most modern facilities in the Rocky Mountain region. Uniquely low patient costs have drawn attention to its policies and methods of operation.
- Hospital buildings in Greeley, Colorado, are one, four, and six- story, flat roofed brick structures. The parking lot in front is full of cars, and has mercury vapor lamps. Lawn and young trees are in the foreground; residences, water and radio...
- Greeley (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Hospitals--Colorado--Greeley--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- 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
- Kit Carson
- Frame and brick businesses line paved street in Kit Carson, Cheyenne County, Colorado. A storefront has a battered tin awning and a curved brick pediment. Signs read: "K-C Bar," "Wood Mercantile," and "Speed limit 20." Mercury vapor lamps edge the...
- Kit Carson (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Business districts--Colorado--Kit Carson--1980-1990.
- 1989?
- Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado
- A large wood and stone building with light-colored trim and three American flags on top covers the hot springs in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado; "Hot Sulphur Springs Vapor Baths" appears on the roof. A stone building marked "Hot Sulphur Springs" is...
- Hot Sulphur Springs (Colo.)--1910-1940.; Resorts--Colorado--Hot Sulphur Springs--1910-1940.; Springs--Colorado--Hot Sulphur Springs--1910-1940.
- [between 1912 and 1938?]
- Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado
- A large wood building with light-colored trim and three American flags on top covers the hot springs in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado; "Hot Sulphur Springs Vapor Baths" appears on the roof. Other signs read "Swimming Pool" and "Office." Thirteen...
- Hot Sulphur Springs (Colo.)--1910-1940.; Resorts--Colorado--Hot Sulphur Springs--1910-1940.; Springs--Colorado--Hot Sulphur Springs--1910-1940.
- [between 1912 and 1938?]
- First Baptist Church Diamond Anniversary
- Book commemorating the Diamond Anniversary of the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the book is a description of the history of the church, is former locations, photographs and a list of members of the congregation.
- First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--Directories.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1939
- First Baptist Church 1942 Directory
- Directory produced by the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the directory is: a list of member, past and present, along with their address in and out of the Denver area, the Churches By-Laws and advertisements from local Denver...
- Eha, Walter R. (Walter Ralph), 1891-1978--Archives.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1942
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Streets. Lighting
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Streets. Lighting
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver viaducts walnut street
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 4 Number 21, 1912 May 25
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 4 Number 33, 1912 August 17
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 21, 1909 July 10
- Municipal Facts: Volume 8 Numbers 9 and 10, 1925 November-December
- Municipal Facts: Volume 10 Numbers 3 and 4, 1927 March-April
- History of Denver
- Vapor baths and canon above Glenwood
- View of the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon, Garfield County, Colorado; flanked by a frame bathhouse, boardwalk, and road grades.
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1890-1910.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Garfield County--1890-1910.; Canyons--Colorado--Garfield County--1890-1910.; Rivers--Colorado--Garfield...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]