Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Billboard for Firestone truck tires
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. Electric lights are mounted on top of the billboard. The billboard reads: "Back of...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver Rubber Tire Works (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Firestone Tire and Rubber Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobile equipment & supplies.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Episcopal churches.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Morgues &...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Buick
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Broadway - Buick Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Buick Motor Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; McFarland Auto Co. (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Norton - Buick Auto Co. (Denver,...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Cottrell's Clothes
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. A small sign on top of the billboard reads: "Alden Sign Co." Electric lights are mounted on...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Cottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Clothing stores.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for the Pierce Hotel
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Pierce Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Hotels.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Kingston's
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. A small sign on top of the billboard reads: "Alden Sign Co." Shows a man in an overcoat. A...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Kingston's (Firm)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Clothing & dress.; Clothing stores.; Women.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.; Couples.; Dogs.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Coffee cups.; Coffee industry.; Elephants.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Morton Salt
- View of a billboard located at West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Morton Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.; Women.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for General Tire
- Panoramic view of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; General Tire & Rubber Co.--Public relations--1930-1940.; W. L. Lebling Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations. 1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Children.; Tire industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Seiberling Rubber Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Gilbert Rugg, Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Seiberling Rubber Company (Akron, Ohio)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile equipment & supplies.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Norton - Buick Auto Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Norton - Buick Auto Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobile dealerships.; Billboards.; Buick automobile.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American National Bank
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American National Bank (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Banks.; Billboards.; Pyramids.; Great Sphinx (Egypt)
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American Furniture Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American Furniture Company (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Furniture stores.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Original "Manitou" Sparkling Water
- View of a billboard at 20th and Blake Streets in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Beverage industry.; Beverages.; Billboards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Estes Park hotels
- View of a billboard on the Boulder - Longmont Road in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. The bottom of the sign consists of a narrow skirt with...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Estes Park Chalets (Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Grand Lake Lodge (Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Stanley Hotel (Estes Park, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Stetson hats
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. Shows a cowboy inside a room, he looks in a mirror, combs his hair, and holds his hat. His...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; John B. Stetson Hat Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; May Shoe & Clothing Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Cowboys.; Department stores.; Hat industry.; Hats.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard advertising awnings
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Awnings.; Billboards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Walker's Mexene Seasoning
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Walker Austex--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Canned foods.; Chili con carne.; Chili powder.; Tamales.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American Beauty macaroni
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American Beauty Pasta Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Pasta products.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boys.; Coffee industry.; Dogs.; Peanut butter.; Roller skating.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Ambrose Wine
- View of a billboard located at East 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and Grant Street, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Ambrose Wine (Calif.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Wine industry.; Wine.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Drewry Ale
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co."...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Drewrys Ltd. USA (South Bend, Ind.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beer.; Billboards.; Brewing industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Lily Salt
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Coca Cola
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps topped with balls, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read:...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Coca-Cola Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beverage industry.; Billboards.; Carbonated beverages.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Skidmore's
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. A small sign mounted on the cornice reads: "Alden Sign Co."...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Hart, Schaffner & Marx--Public relations--1930-1940.; Skidmore's (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Clothing industry.; Clothing stores.; Suits (Clothing)
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Cottrell's
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Cottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Hart, Schaffner & Marx--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Clothing industry.; Clothing stores.; Suits...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for McPhee & McGinnity Co.
- View of an Alden Sign Co. billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. The sign has a skirt with a cornice and latticework. Text reads: "You'll...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; McPhee & McGinnity Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Lumberyards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Carey-ized Salt
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boxes.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Daly Insurance
- View of a billboard located at the corner of West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Daly Insurance (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Crosswalks.; Insurance companies.; Pedestrians.; Insurance agents.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Hill and Hill bourbon
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; National Distillers Products Corporation--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Breweries.; Whiskey.; Alcoholic beverage industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for General Electric refrigerators and Public Service Company of Colorado
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame is in an Art-Deco style with stylized newel posts on either side, molding and a cornice mounted on the top that reads: "Public Service Company of Colorado." A small plaque...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; General Electric Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Public Service Company of Colorado--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Public utility companies.; Refrigerator...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Boggio's Rotisserie
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame is in an Art-Deco style. A plaque on the molding at the bottom of the sign reads: "General Outdoor Adv. Co." The sign shows a portrait of a man, he has his hair combed back...
- Boggio's Mount Crest Motel (Lakewood, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; General Outdoor Advertising Co.--Products--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Billboards.; Motels.;...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Billboard for Folger's Coffee
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. the bottom of the sign has a narrow skirt with vertical uprights and a small plaque...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1940-1950.; J.A. Folger and Company--Public relations--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Billboards.; Coffee industry.; Coffee.
- 1942?
- Boggio's Parisienne Rotisserie
- View of Boggio's Parisienne Rotisserie, a restaurant and lounge located near the corner of Tremont Place and Broadway in Denver, Colorado. The building has a tile overhang roof and arched windows and entrances. Signs on the building read: "Air...
- Adolph Coors Company--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; General Outdoor Advertising Co.--Products--1940-1950.; Denver...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Advertising - Billboards
- Three men stand near a billboard that advertises Cudahy's Soap possibly in Colorado. The billboard reads: "Cudahy's Diamond 'G' Soap, the C Mark, Does Better Work and Goes Further Than Any Other Laundry Soap." Two of the men wear work clothes and...
- Billboards--1890-1900.
- 1897, September 29
- Central City Opera House
- A billboard on the left side of the Opera House entrance reads "Central City Opera House Association, Inc., Sixth Annual Play Festval July 17 to August 7, 1937 Mr. Richard Aldrich Presents Miss Ruth Gordon, Mr. Dennis King, Mr. Walter Slezak, Mr....
- Central City Opera House--1930-1940.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Opera houses--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.
- 1937
- Re-opening of Opera House, Central City, 1932
- The billboard for the 1932 play festival season is posted outside of the Central City, Colorado, Opera House. It is attached to the granite wall, to the left of the arched entrance, and beneath a sconce. The billboard reads "The Central City Opera...
- Central City Opera House--1930-1940.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Opera houses--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.
- 1932
- Central City Play Festivals
- Women and a man stand by a billboard at the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado. Costume includes a long-sleeved, print dress, a white sweater, polka-dots, and a tie. They hold a program rading: "World-renowed Central City Festival."...
- Central City (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Billboards--Colorado--Central City--1960-1970.; Opera houses--Colorado--Central City--1960-1970.
- 1966
- Curtis Street
- View of Curtis Street in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked on both sides of the street and streetcar no. 123 is in the distance. Shows a hamburger stand with a crenelated parapet, signs read: "Jack's White Castle no.1" "Hamburgers 5 cents...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts.; Commercial streets.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- The City of Denver: Volume 2 Number 14, 1914 April 25
- Lakeside billboard
- View of a Lakeside Amusement Park billboard in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado reads: "Yes Sir! It's Lakeside Again, Now Playing Kay Kyser and his Host of Radio Stars. Dancing. Boating. Swim. The Greatest Amusement Park in The West," and...
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.; Billboards--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.
- 1937 August 19
- Lakeside billboard
- A Lakeside Amusement Park billboard tops a Chinese restaurant at 1700 Broadway Street, in Denver, Colorado. The sign reads: "Yes Sir It's Lakeside Again, The Greatest Amusement Park In The West," and "Now Playing Vincent Lopez," and "General...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Chinese restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1933 and 1939]
- Western History Subject Index
- Billboards
- Western History Subject Index
- Billboards
- Punch Bowl Tavern
- View of the facade of the Punch Bowl Tavern at 2052 Stout Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. This one-story brick building has a shaped parapet, large front windows and a recessed entry way. The building has several signs...
- Punch Bowl Tavern (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bars (Drinking establishments); Punch Bowl Tavern (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Bars (Drinking...
- 1972