Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Kings and Queens Social Club
- A group of African American men and women, members of the Kings and Queens Social Club, pretend to be drunk at a park in the mountains near Denver, Colorado. They drape their arms around each other and stand in awkward poses. Two of the people hold...
- Kings and Queens Social Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--1950-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--1950-1970.; Impersonation--Colorado--1950-1970.; Intoxication--Colorado--1950-1970.; People--Colorado--1950-1970.
- [between 1955 and 1965?]
- Petal shop
- Interior of a florist shop in Denver, Colorado. There are cut flowers and vases on the floor, tables, and shelves. There is a set of stairs going up. The backs of picture frames are in the foreground.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Florist shops--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Harry Hoffman liquors
- Interior of Harry Hoffman's Cut Price Liquor store at night in Denver, Colorado. Two men (George Papadias on the right) hold bottles of whisky and stand by advertising.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Whiskey--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Large house with '57 Chevy
- Large two story brick house with dormers and a covered front porch probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A 1957 Chevy car is parked next to the house. Some snow covers the ground and car.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Large house
- An African American man stands in front of a large house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has dormer windows and a covered front porch. The glass from one of the dormer windows is missing. The front door is...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Older house with bar, Pontiac
- Abandoned three story brick house with broken windows probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A man wears a construction hat and stands in the opening of a 3rd story window. Unique Cleaners is next to the house.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- McCrea demolition
- An empty commercial block probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Empty stores and shops line the street. An African American man stands in front of a store with signs that read: "For Rent," "Toy Center," and "Moving to 1514...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores &...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Very large older house
- Large abandoned brick house with broken windows probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has a round window, covered front porch, and a brick spire.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Cousins Jan. 66 for card 63 Xmas
- Charles Lilburn Cousins, an African American, poses with his wife and daughter in front of their house at night. The house and trees in the yard are decorated for Christmas and New Year's with garland, ornaments, stars, and signs that read:...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1966
- Caldwell alleys project
- Abandoned row houses probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The windows of the two story brick buildings are covered with boards, weeds grow on the sidewalk, and graffiti is painted on the side of the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Row houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Caldwell "alleys" project
- Abandoned apartment buildings probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The windows of the two story brick building are either missing or covered with boards, weeds grow on the sidewalk, and the metal awnings over the front...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- McCrea demolition
- Large abandoned brick house with broken windows probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has a fire escape, wrap-around covered front porch, and a chimney. An African American man wears a hard hat and stands in...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Equity bldg
- Two story commercial building in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Awnings are over the shop windows. A sign in the window of store at 2563 Welton Street reads: "Future Home of Equity Savings & Loan Company Will open for business...
- Equity Savings and Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954?]
- Equity bldg
- Two story commercial building in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Awnings are over the shop windows. A sign in the window of store address 2563 Welton Street reads: "Future Home of Equity Savings & Loan Association Will open for...
- Equity Savings and Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Drug...
- [1954?]
- Equity bldg
- Two story commercial building in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A neon sign hangs from the store at 2563 Welton Street it reads: "Equity Savings." The sign on the shop window reads: "Equity Savings and Loan Association."...
- Equity Savings and Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1955?]
- Our savior's birthday
- Sarah Sims, an African-American (Black) woman, wears a choir robe, holds a book, and stands in front of her house at night. The house is decorated for Christmas. Statues and cut outs of choir singers stand in line with the woman. A large paper...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1957
- Equity bldg
- Two African American men stand under a lamp post on a street corner probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. On the opposite street corner is Johnnies Buffet. Cars are parked on the street.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Cafeterias--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Lincoln market
- Interior of a grocery store probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Items for sale crowd the shelves and counters. The staff, including African Americans, pose in the store.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- T. S. Williams - Radio Drug
- Radio Pharmacy on the corner of 26th and Welton Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A neon sign hangs from the second floor of the building and reads: "Drugs" and "Meadow Gold Ice Cream." A woman looks in the shop...
- Radio Pharmacy (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Drugstores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Street with cars
- Street lined with parked cars probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Residential streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Roxy
- The Roxy theater on the 2500 block of Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The marquis advertises: "R Mitchum S Hayward Lusty Men." The Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch is on the corner of 26th and Welton...
- Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch--1950-1960.; Roxy Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Motion picture...
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Roxy
- The Roxy theater on the 2500 block of Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The marquis advertises: "R Mitchum S Hayward Lusty Men." The Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch is on the corner of 26th and Welton...
- Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch--1950-1960.; Roxy Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Motion picture...
- [1952]
- Moore plumbing
- Moore's Plumbing Inc. store at night probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A neon sign hangs from the building and reads: "Moore's Plumbing Inc." The address painted on the front door is "2412." The interior of the shop...
- Moore's Plumbing Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Plumbing stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Kirk Mortuary
- Kirk Mortuary, 2101 Marion St. on the corner of 21st and Marion St. in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The stucco building is one story. Cars park on the street.
- Kirk Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Morgues & mortuaries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Sarah Sims (house at Christmas)
- Sarah Sims, an African-American woman, wears a choir robe, holds a book, and stands in front of her house at night. The house is decorated for Christmas. Statues and cut outs of choir singers stand in a line in front of the house. A large paper...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1957
- Curzon bldg
- Petal Shop florist, 2458 25th Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The brick building is two stories and has an awning over the front door. A neon sign with the name of the shop hangs from corner of the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Florists--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Curzon bldg
- Petal Shop florist, 2458 25th Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The brick building is two stories and has an awning over the front door. A neon sign with the name of the shop hangs from corner of the building. The Sharp...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Florists--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Boggess Bldg
- Three story brick building on 34th and Franklin Street in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The first floor has the Penny Saver Super Market, a notions and dry goods store, and the Lincoln Bar. The upper two floors are possibly the...
- Cole (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Shops & stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Cheltenham Elementary School
- View of Cheltenham Elementary School near West Colfax Avenue and Irving Street in the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Cars are parked in front.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1960.; Cheltenham Elementary School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Mitchell School
- Maria Mitchell School at 32nd and Lafayette Streets, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1970.; Mitchell School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Wyatt School
- G. W. Wyatt Public School located at 3620 Franklin Street in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1970.; Cole (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Wyatt School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Mrs. Saunders bldg.
- Two African American men stand under a lamp post on a street corner probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. On the opposite street corner is Johnnies Buffet. Cars park on the street.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Cafeterias--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Manual
- Manual Training High School in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Children walk on the sidewalks.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1960.; Manual Training High School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Caldwell 1953 Christmas
- House at night decorated for Christmas probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The lawn is filled with lit snowmen, candles, and a miniature village. An illuminated sleigh is on the roof of the house.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Caldwell 1953 Christmas
- A house at 21st and Race Street, 2000 E. 21st (Twenty-first) Avenue inthe City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house is decorated for Christmas, the lawn is outlined with electric candles, a cross is in the yard.
- City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Shorter AME church
- Shorter African Methodist Episcopal Church, Twenty third (23rd) and Cheyenne Streets, Denver, Colorado. It is in the mission style, with towers, arches, and hip roof.
- Shorter African Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Methodist Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Zion Baptist
- Zion Baptist Church in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is made of stone and has a bell tower. "Christ is All" is painted above the entrance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Baptist churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Church with Chrysler
- View of the New Hope Baptist Church at 22nd (Twenty-second) and Ogden Street in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The rusticated stone Gothic Revival style church has a square tower, stained glass, and a rounded addition.
- New Hope Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1960-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Zion Baptist
- Zion Baptist Church in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is made of stone and has a bell tower. "Christ is All" is painted above the entrance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Baptist churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- McCrea demo
- Abandoned house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The bungalow is two stories and has a covered front porch. Next to the house is a pile of bricks and the remains of a building foundation after a demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Demo
- House probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The bungalow is two stories and has a covered front porch. Next to the house is a pile of bricks and the remains of a building foundation after a demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Modern triplex
- One story brick triplex house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The ranch style house has three separate entrances.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- 5 story in downtown
- Five story commercial building probably in downtown Denver, Colorado. The shops at street level all have signs posted that they are moving to new locations. The stores include Rifle Range, Quincy Barber Shop, and The Quincy, a bar. A truck is in...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Demo next to 1 story
- An abandoned house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The one story house is made of brick. Next to the house is a pile of bricks and the remains of a building foundation after a demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- McCrea demo
- View of the abandoned Ironton Apartment building (formerly the Ironton School) in Denver, Colorado. The brick building is two stories and most of the windows are broken or sealed. A metal fence surrounds the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Long 2 story
- Abandoned two story building probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Most of the glass windows are broken and the doors are missing. The building is on the corner of a street intersection and appears to be triangular.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Dr. Holmes house
- View of Clarence F. Holmes' house, a Denver square, at 2330 Downing Street in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Snow covers the ground.
- Holmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- American retinning
- Abandoned building of the American ReTinning Company possibly in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Two construction workers are on the roof. The doors to the building are missing. "Rocky Mountain Retinning Co." is painted on the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- McCrea demo
- Intersection of a busy street filled with cars probably in Denver, Colorado. The surrounding buildings have shops at the street level. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk. The Granite Hotel is in the background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Stone house, 3 trucks
- Two story rusticated stone house with a turret and arched porch probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A sign on the front steps reads: "Being Wrecked by McRea Wrecking Co. AL. 4142." Two McCrea trucks are parked near the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]