Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- George D. Begole's uncles
- Studio portrait (sitting) of George Davis Begole's uncles. They wear suits and bow ties.
- Men--1850-1870.; Begole, George D. (George Davis), 1877-1956--Family.
- [between 1854 and 1865]
- George D. Begole's uncle
- Studio portrait of George Davis Begole's uncle. He wears a suit and bow tie.
- Men--1850-1870.; Begole, George D. (George Davis), 1877-1956--Family.
- [between 1854 and 1865]
- Arapahoe County Courthouse
- View of the abandoned Arapahoe County Courthouse between 15th (Fifteenth) and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets and Court and Tremont Places in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians and automobiles are nearby. A sign reads: "This Entire Property for Sale...
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Courthouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1933]
- Old Court-house [sic] location view looking north
- Workmen work at the demolition site of the Arapahoe County Courthouse between 15th (Fifteenth) and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets and Tremont and Court Places in downtown Denver, Colorado. Spectators stand nearby. Signs on nearby buildings read: "Robt....
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Courthouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1933]
- Arapahoe County Courthouse demolition
- View of the partially demolished Arapahoe County Courthouse between 15th (Fifteenth) and 16th (Sixteenth) Streets and Tremont and Court Places in downtown Denver, Colorado. Workmen are in the building and debris are nearby.
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Courthouses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1933]
- Platte River embankment showing low place
- View of the South Platte River during construction of an embankment in Denver, Colorado. Possibly a cement mixing plant and building are nearby.
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935?]
- Platte River rip-rapping near stockyards
- View of the South Platte River during an operation to install a riprap in the Elyria neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Workmen work near the edge of the river. Industrial buildings are on either side of the water. A sign reads: "Capitol Packing Co."
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Riprap--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Platte River embankment showing low places
- View of the South Platte River during construction of an embankment in Denver, Colorado. A railroad trestle and bridge cross the river.
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Cheeseman [sic] Park Memorial repairs refinish wall
- View of a fountain and landing at the Cheesman Memorial at Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado.
- Cheesman, Walter Scott, 1838-1907--Monuments.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Fountains--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Landscape pavilions--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Monuments &...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Refinishing walls around Sunken Gardens
- View of partially restored walls around a pool at Sunken Gardens in Denver, Colorado. A wing of West High School is in the distance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Sunken Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Reflecting pools--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Civic Center
- Aerial view of Civic Center Park and the City and County Building in Denver, Colorado. The Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors, Voorhies Memorial, and the Denver Public Library are in the park.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; City & town halls--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- To rip-rap [sic] Platte River at Overland
- Workmen grade an embankment as part of the installation of a riprap near the South Platte River in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A building in the distance has a sign that reads: "Overland Brick Co."
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Laborers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Civic Center
- Aerial view of the Civic Center neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the City and County Building, Denver Public Library, and the Colorado State Capitol Building.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Capitols--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; City & town...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Civic Center looking west
- Aerial view of Civic Center and downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the City and County Building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Republic Building, Mountain States Bell Telephone and Telegraph Building, Brown Palace, and Daniels and Fisher...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Front Range (Colo. and Wyo.)--1930-1940.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1933]
- Mayor's office
- Interior view of the Mayor's office in Denver, Colorado. A large desk surrounded by chairs, ornate candlesticks, and a chandelier are in the room.
- Denver (Colo.). Office of the Mayor.--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Court room City and County Building
- Interior view of a courtroom at the City and County Building in Denver, Colorado. The room has ornate trim and a chandelier.
- City and County Building (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Courtrooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Washington Park
- Aerial view of Smith Lake in Washington Park, Denver, Colorado. Cherry Creek and buildings of downtown are in the distance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Smith Lake (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Platte River embankment 31st St. bridge
- Workmen dig near an embankment by the South Platte River in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Pick-up trucks are parked nearby.
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Digging--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Laborers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Washington Park
- Aerial view of Smith Lake and the Washington Park neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The Park Lane Hotel is nearby.
- Park Lane Hotel & Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Smith Lake (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Lakes &...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Civic Center upper right old courthouse between 15th and 16th Sts.
- Aerial view of downtown Denver. Buildings include the U. S. Post Office, Conoco Building, Brown Palace Hotel, Republic Building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Mountain States Bell Telephone and Telegraph Building, Colorado State Capitol Building, and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1933]
- City Park
- Aerial view of City Park (Ferril) Lake in City Park, Denver, Colorado. The pavilion and bandstand are near the water. Duck Lake is nearby.
- City park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Ferril Lake (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Cheesman Park
- Aerial view of Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado. The Cheesman Memorial and fountains are in the park. Shows the abandoned Mount Cavalry Cemetery the Catholic section of Mount Prospect (City Cemetery). Houses in the Cheesman Park neighborhood are...
- Cheesman, Walter Scott, 1838-1907--Monuments.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- University of Denver
- Aerial view of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Buildings include Margery Reed Hall, University Hall (Old Main), and the football stadium.
- University of Denver--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Stockyards complex
- Aerial view of the Denver Union Stockyards in Denver, Colorado. Cattle pens, the National Western Stock Show exhibition buildings, the Coliseum, and slaughter houses are nearby. A sign on a building reads: "Armour Company."
- Denver Union Stock Yard Company--1930-1940.; National Western Stock Show--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Exhibition buildings--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Stockyards--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Municipal airport
- Aerial view of Denver Municipal Airport in Denver, Colorado. Buildings include hangars and a terminal. Lettering in the grass reads: "Denver."
- Denver Municipal Airport--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Airports--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Platte River embankment
- Workmen pose with shovels at an embankment during installation of a riprap near the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. Industrial buildings and a bridge over the river are nearby.
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Riprap--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Laborers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Path
- View of a dirt path near stands of trees probably in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Trails & paths--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Trees--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Cherry Creek
- Aerial view of Cherry Creek during a flood in downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph building, Gas and Electric Company building, Municipal Auditorium, and the old City Hall.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1933]
- Man and girls at Echo Lake
- A man and girls pose near the edge of Echo Lake in Echo Lake Denver Mountain Park (Clear Creek County), Colorado. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat and the girls wear field pants. Mount Evans is in the distance.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1940.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Echo Lake (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Echo Lake Park (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evans, Mount (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Lookout Mountain road
- Aerial view of Lookout Mountain and Lariat Loop Road near Golden (Jefferson County), Colorado. An "M," for the Colorado School of Mines, is on Mount Zion nearby.
- Golden (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lookout Mountain (Jefferson County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Zion, Mount (Jefferson County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Roads--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Red Rocks park
- Aerial view of Red Rocks Park in Morrison (Jefferson County), Colorado. Rock formations and Mount Vernon Creek are in the valley.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1940.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mount Vernon Creek (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Foothills--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1940.; Rock...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Lookout Mountain, Colo.
- Nighttime view of a covered wooden deck on Lookout Mountain near Golden (Jefferson County), Colorado. Coin-operated telescopes are on the edge of the balcony. The lights of Lakewood and Denver are in the distance.
- Golden (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lookout Mountain (Jefferson County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Observation decks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Telescopes--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1934
- Boulder
- Aerial view of Boulder (Boulder County), Colorado, and the Front Range. The University of Colorado is near the town.
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Front Range (Colo. and Wyo.)--1930-1940.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Red Rocks park
- Aerial view of rock formations at Red Rocks Park in Morrison (Jefferson County), Colorado. Roads with cul-de-sac overlooks and a concession stand are in the park.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1940.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rock formations--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1932 and 1935]
- Elk
- A bull elk lays on a mountainside near a tree possibly in a Denver Mountain Park in Colorado.
- Elk--Colorado--1930-1940.; Trees--Colorado--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- The Park Lane Hotel in Denver
- View, from Washington Park, of the Park Lane Hotel in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Snow covers the ground and trees.
- Park Lane Hotel & Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Park Lane Hotel
- View, from Washington Park, of the Park Lane Hotel in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Trees and bushes are in the park.
- Park Lane Hotel & Apartments (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Washington Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Boulder Canyon
- A man and women pose near South Boulder Creek at Boulder Falls in South Boulder Canyon (Boulder County), Colorado.
- Boulder County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Boulder Falls (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Boulder Canyon (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Boulder Creek (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Canyons--Colorado--Boulder County--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Boulder County--1930-1940.;...
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Castlewood Dam
- Aerial view of Cherry Creek and Castlewood Canyon Dam in Douglas County, Colorado. Ruins of the broken dam are strewn in the riverbed.
- Castlewood Canyon Dam (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Douglas County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Canyons--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.; Dams--Colorado--Douglas County--1930-1940.;...
- [1933]
- Flooded rail yards Zuni power plant
- View of flooded rail yards near the South Platte River and Cherry Creek after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break in Denver, Colorado. A round house and the Zuni Power Plant are nearby.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Power plants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railroad...
- [1933]
- George Davis Begole
- Portrait of George Davis Begole, Mayor of Denver, Colorado. He holds a book and poses near a desk with telephone, paperweight, and a vase of flowers on it.
- Mayors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Oil paintings--1930-1940.; Begole, George D. (George Davis), 1877-1956.
- 1932
- Echo Lake Lodge
- View, across Echo Lake, of Echo Lake Lodge in Echo Lake Denver Mountain Park (Clear Creek County), Colorado. The lake is surrounded by wooded mountains.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1940.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Echo Lake (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Echo Lake Park (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Clear Creek...
- 1934 June 26
- Platte River embankment view Vassar to Yale
- Workmen install a riprap on an embankment along the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado.
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Riprap--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Laborers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Top of Mt. Evans [graphic]
- View of Mount Evans from the summit in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Grey's and Torrey's Peaks are in the distance.
- Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evans, Mount (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Grays Peak (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Torreys Peak (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mountains--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1930-1940.
- 1934, June 26
- Echo Lake & Chicago Creek road from Mt. Evans road
- View, from the summit of Mount Evans, of Echo Lake Denver Mountain Park and the Chicago Creek road in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1940.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Echo Lake (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Echo Lake Park (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1930-1940.; Roads--Colorado--Clear Creek...
- 1934, June 26
- From top of Mt. Evans showing Continental Divide
- View of the Continental Divide from the top of Mount Evans in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Patches of snow cover the ground.
- Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evans, Mount (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mountains--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1930-1940.
- 1934, June 26
- Switchback at top of Mt. Evans road
- Automobiles and pedestrians are on a hairpin turn on Mount Evans in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
- Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evans, Mount (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Roads--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1930-1940.
- 1934 June 26
- Summit Lake on Mt. Evans Road
- View of Summit Lake on Mount Evans in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Patches of snow cover the mountain.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1940.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Evans, Mount (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Summit Lake (Clear Creek County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Summit Lake Park (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Clear Creek...
- 1934 June 26
- Platte River rip-rapping [sic] Overland Park section
- Workmen install a riprap on an embankment near the edge of the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. Men pose with shovels in the distance.
- Embankments--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Riprap--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1930-1940.; Laborers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]
- Colorado State Capitol building
- View of Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver, Colorado. Buildings in the Capitol Hill neighborhood include St. John's Cathedral (also known as Saint John's Church in the Wilderness and Cathedral of Saint John the...
- Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Capitols--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1935]