Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Wheeler Clock, Manitou Springs, Colo.
- View of the upper portion of the Wheeler Clock located at the corner of Canon and Manitou Avenues, Manitou Springs, Colo. The four-sided clock tower is topped by a statue of Hygeia, daughter of Aesculapius, god of medicine. It was donated by...
- Clocks and watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--2000-2010.; Monuments--Colorado--Manitou Springs--2000-2010.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Clocks and watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--Pictorial works.; Monuments--Colorado--Manitou...
- 2002
- Municipal Facts: Volume 8 Numbers 1 and 2, 1925 January-February
- Gregory Diggings monument plan
- The proposal for the Gregory's Diggings monument to commemorate John Gregory's discovery of gold in Clear Creek Canyon is laid out on the hillside. On the left is a post with a sign that reads "Speed Limit 12 mi. per hour Keep Muffler Closed" and a...
- Gregory, John H.--Monuments--1930-1940.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mining--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1932?]
- Governor "Billy" Adams posed on rear of train
- Governor William H. "Billy" Adams shakes hands with a man on the caboose of a train possibly to commemorate the opening of the Moffat Tunnel near East Portal (Gilpin County), Colorado. Other men are on the train car platform.
- East Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Governors--Colorado--1920-1930.; Railroad cabooses--Colorado--East Portal--1920-1930.; Shaking hands--Colorado--East Portal--1920-1930.; Adams, William Herbert, 1861-1954.
- [February 1928?]
- Carnival display during the New Year celebration in Chinatown
- Interior view of a room decorated to commemorate the Chinese New Year in Denver, Colorado. Tables covered with cloth hold fruit displays and ceramic vases. Paper lanterns hang from the ceiling.
- Chinese-Americans--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Celebrations--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Chinese lanterns--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Mex. Indep. Day
- Chicano men and women and an African-American man participate in a march to commemorate Mexican Independence Day on 32nd (Thirty-second) Avenue at Zuni Street in Denver, Colorado. Some of the marchers wear straw sombreros.
- Independence Day (Mexico)--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1969 September 16
- Medal belonging to Robert Vaughn
- View of a medal given to Robert Vaughn by a committee headed by Margaret "Molly" Tobin Brown to commemorate the rescue mission by the S. S. Carpathia during the sinking of the ship Titanic.
- Medals--1930-1940.; Vaughn, Robert,--member of S.S. Carpathia crew--Associated objects.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- 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
- Wheeler Clock
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking west. 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.)--1940-1950.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1940-1950.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1940- 1950.
- 1942
- Wheeler Clock
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking west. In the foreground is the clock donated by Jerome Wheeler to the town of Manitou Springs to commemorate the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company in...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890- 1900.; Manitou Mineral Water and Ginger Champagne Bottling Works.
- [between 1890-1895?]
- Gems of Manitou, 667
- View in Manitou Springs, Colorado, of the Wheeler Clock and environs, looking west. 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 cast...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1910.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890- 1910.; Manitou Mineral Water and Ginger Champagne Bottling Works.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- The Morter
- View of the 13 inch seacoast mortar donated, to the city of Denver, Colorado, by the Grand Army of the Republic to commemorate the Colorado volunteer armed forces who fought in the Civil War. The cannon was placed in City Park in 1898.
- Grand Army of the Republic. Dept. of Colorado & Wyoming--Commemoration.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Monuments.; Monuments &...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Rifled Parrott
- View of the Civil War Rifled Parrott cannon in City Park in Denver, Colorado. It was donated to the city by the Grand Army of the Republic to commemorate the Colorado volunteer armed forces who fought in the Civil War. The cannon was placed in City...
- Grand Army of the Republic. Dept. of Colorado & Wyoming--Commemoration.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Monuments.; Cannons--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Monuments &...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Columbiad gun
- Shows the Columbiad cannon donated to the city of Denver, Colorado, by the Grand Army of the Republic to commemorate the Colorado volunteer armed forces who fought in the Civil War. The cannon was originally on the USS Canandaigua and later the USS...
- Grand Army of the Republic. Dept. of Colorado & Wyoming--Commemoration.; City Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Monuments.; Cannons--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Monuments &...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Armistice Day parade
- Spectators wave U. S. flags at a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. A nearby sign reads: "[?] Denver Photo Materials".
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Flags--American--1910-1920.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men raise a portrait of a man in a military uniform at a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. The men stand near a horse-drawn carriage. Spectators stand on the sidewalk and U. S. flags fly...
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men march with U. S. flags and a U. S. military marching band in a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Train cars are nearby.
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Flags--American--1910-1920.; Marching bands--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Military parades &...
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men, women, and children march in a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. The marchers carry a banner that reads: "German Flag", an effigy, and a U. S. flag. Spectators line the street.
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Effigies--1910-1920.; Flags--American--1910-1920.; Military parades...
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men and a woman ride in and on automobiles and trucks as part of a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. A woman holds a U. S. flag.
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men ride on automobiles as part of a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. U. S. flags fly from nearby buildings.
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men and women hold a U. S. flag and march in a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Spectators line the street.
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Flags--American--1910-1920.; Military parades &...
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men in military uniforms participate in a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Spectators line the street near an automobile.
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Marching--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men and women march in a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Spectators line the streets and U. S. flags fly from nearby buildings.
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Marching--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [1918 November 118]
- Armistice Day parade
- Spectators surround an effigy that hangs from a street light pole to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. A few men hold U. S. flags. Signs read: "Yellow Front", "Bowling", and "Hotel".
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Executions in effigy--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Military parades &...
- [1918 November 11]
- Armistice Day parade
- Men ride in trucks and automobiles as part of a parade to commemorate the end of World War I, on 16th (Sixteenth) Street, in Denver, Colorado. U. S. flags fly from a nearby building. A sign on the back of a truck reads: "[?] Transfer Express [?]".
- Armistice Day--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; World War, 1914-1918--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- [1918 November 11]
- Clayton home for boys laying cornerstone
- Men and women prepare for the ceremony to commemorate the placement of the cornerstone at Clayton College at 32nd (Thirty-second) Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The buildings of the school are in the distance.
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.)--Rites & ceremonies--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Cornerstone laying--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Rites & ceremonies--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1909 September 19
- Site of the Battle of Beecher's Island as it appears in 1917. The south channel of the Arickaree has been closed, owing to the sifting sands of the stream. Taken at one of the annual reunions of the scouts
- View of tents, buildings, horses, and cattle at an annual scout reunion to commemorate the Battle of Beecher Island near Wray, in Yuma County, Colorado. The Arickaree flows near the camp. The Battle of Beecher Island monument is visible in the...
- Beecher Island, Battle of, 1868--Monuments.; Cheyenne Indians--Commemoration--Colorado--Yuma County--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Commemoration--Colorado--Yuma County--1910-1920.; Yuma County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Monuments &...
- 1917
- During ceremonies marking battle centennial
- A man in military uniform stands near a saddled horse and a group of signs to commemorate the centennial of the Battle of Summit Springs in Washington County, Colorado. He holds the horse's reigns and his hat over his chest. A wire fence is between...
- Cheyenne Indians--Commemoration--Colorado--Summit Springs--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Commemoration--Colorado--Summit Springs--1960-1970.; Summit Springs (Colo.), Battle of, 1869--Battlefields--1960-1970.; Summit Springs...
- 1969 July 10
- During ceremonies marking battle centennial
- Men on horseback stand near two girls and a woman as part of a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Summit Springs in Washington County, Colorado. Two men carry flags, one a U. S. flag. The men are dressed in military uniforms. The girls and woman...
- Cheyenne Indians--Commemoration--Colorado--Summit Springs--1960-1970.; Indians of North America--Commemoration--Colorado--Summit Springs--1960-1970.; Summit Springs (Colo.), Battle of, 1869--Battlefields--1960-1970.; Summit Springs...
- 1969 July 10
- McKinley memorial parade Denver Col
- Men in a marching band participate in a parade on a street in Denver, Colorado to commemorate the assassination of President William McKinley. They carry banners and instruments. Spectators who include African American (Black) men, line the street.
- McKinley, William, 1843-1901--Commemoration.; African Americans--Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Banners--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Marching bands--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Parades &...
- [1901]
- McKinley memorial Denver
- White and African American (Black) men march in a parade on a street in Denver, Colorado to commemorate the death of President William McKinley. They pull a wagon with a large portrait of the President.
- McKinley, William, 1843-1901--Commemoration.; African Americans--Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [1901]
- New Hope Baptist Church mortgage burning week ceremony
- A Black (African American) man stands at the pulpit in the New Hope Baptist Church during a ceremony to commemorate the end of the church's mortgage in Denver, Colorado. A group of Black men and women sit nearby.
- New Hope Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Baptist churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1955 November
- Indians dancing in street
- Native American (Crow) men dance in the street as part of a parade to commemorate the reenactment of the Battle of Little Bighorn in Sheridan, Wyoming. One man holds U. S. flag and wears moccasins, leggings, and a shirt fringed with ermine. Some...
- Crow Indians--Wyoming--Sheridan--1900-1910.; Indians of North America--Wyoming--Sheridan--1900-1910.; Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876--Commemoration.; Sheridan (Wyo.)--1900-1910.; Ceremonial dancers--Wyoming--Sheridan--1900-1910.;...
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Pres. Roosevelt's visit to Denver
- President Theodore Roosevelt rides in a horse-drawn carriage during a parade to commemorate his visit to Denver, Colorado. Policemen on horseback escort the carriage on Broadway. A nearby sign reads: "Hotel Broadway."
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Presidents--United States--1900-1910.
- 1903 May 5
- Parade for President Roosevelt
- Members of a marching band march in a parade on Broadway to commemorate President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Denver, Colorado. Spectators line the street. Signs on nearby buildings read: "Morey's Solitaire Iced Tea," "Metropole," "Studebaker...
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Marching bands--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1910 August 29]
- Parade for President Theodore Roosevelt
- Men on horseback, members of a marching band, and men in military uniforms march in a parade on Broadway to commemorate the visit of former President Theodore Roosevelt in Denver, Colorado. Spectators line the street. Signs on nearby buildings...
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Horseback riding--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Marching bands--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Military personnel--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Parades &...
- [1910 August 29]
- Georgetown Loop, unveiling monument
- Elmer O. Davis makes an address at the ceremony for the dedication of the monument to commemorate the Georgetown loop in Georgetown (Clear Creek County), Colorado. Dignitaries who include, A.J. Horton, Robert Rice, and Ben Draper stand near the...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Dedications--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Public speaking--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Women--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.
- Scene at the completion of the U.P.R.R. mural painting, Union Station, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Close-up view of a painted mural in the Union Station interior in Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Utah. The mural depicts a Union Pacific locomotive, a man with a sledgehammer, Native Americans, dignitaries, a photographer, a United States flag,...
- Union Pacific Railroad Company--Commemoration--1940-1950.; Salt Lake City (Utah)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Utah--Salt Lake City--1940-1950.; Murals--Utah--Salt Lake City--1940-1950.; Railroad stations--Utah--Salt Lake City--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Dinner celebration in Denver for opening
- Newspaper staff and guests sit at round tables at probably the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado, during a dinner to commemorate the opening of the Moffat Tunnel. Men and women are dressed in suits and ties or dresses and wear tall cone party...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Banquets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Hats--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Journalists--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1928]
- The completion of the Pacific Rail Road the ceremony at Promontory Point [sic], Utah
- Men pose at a ceremony to commemorate the completion of the trans-continental railroad at Promontory Summit (Box Elder County), Utah. Workers stand with dignitaries from the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad. Men shake hands,...
- Central Pacific Railroad Company--Rites & ceremonies--1860-1870.; Union Pacific Railroad Company--Rites & ceremonies--1860-1870.; Box Elder County (Utah)--1860-1870.; Promontory Summit (Utah)--1860-1870.; Dedications--Utah--Promontory...
- 1869 June 10
- Alamosa, Colo.
- A float from the Narrow Gauge Museum, a caboose body mounted on a truck, and marching bands move down a street during a parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Alamosa's founding in Alamosa (Alamosa County), Colorado. Shows two brass marching...
- Narrow Gauge Museum (Alamosa, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960.; Founders' Day commemorations--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960.; Marching bands--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960.; Parades &...
- 1953 October 24
- Mitchell and Whittier in Retrospect
- Photograph book created to commemorate both Mitchell and Whittier Elementary schools located in Denver, Colorado. Included in the book are interior photographs of each school prior to their closings.
- Whittier School (Denver, Colo.); Whittier (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood); Mitchell School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- undated
- First Baptist Church Jubilee Souvenir Bulletin: Commemorative of the Burning of the Mortgage and of the Fortieth Anniversary of the Church
- Booklet produced by the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the Church. Included in the booklet is a brief church history, a detailed account of its financial history, a program for that day's...
- Eha, Walter R. (Walter Ralph), 1891-1978--Archives.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1904 June 5
- First Baptist Church 70th Anniversary Sermon
- Sermon delivered by Dr. Clarence W. Kemper to the First Baptist Church of Denver to commemorate its seventieth anniversary.
- Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1934 May 6
- A Tribute to Youth Program
- Program for 1994 African-American Awareness Month event at the Ford-Warren Branch at the Denver Public Library.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1994 February 19
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 5
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1943 December 9
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 8
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1944 February 17
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 10
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1944 March 23
- Western History Subject Index
- KING, MARTIN LUTHER, JR. (REV.)
- As-U-Go