Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Celebration dinner
- Men and women pose with food including pears, bread, a roast pheasant or turkey, and an ornate cake. Decor includes carnations, a stove, bunting, stenciled wallpaper, and a paper bell.
- Celebrations--1900-1910.; Eating & drinking--1900-1910.; Women--1900-1910.
- 1906, December 27
- Group portrait
- Men and women pose in outfits including brocade fabric, suits, flowers, puff sleeved blouses, and paper Valentine hearts. Decor includes lace curtains and a framed portrait.
- Clothing & dress--1900-1910.; Couples--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Rifle area wedding party?
- Interior view of tables set for a banquet in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado; the tables are set with dinnerware, flower arrangements, and food including bread, crackers, a roast turkey, fruit, and an ornate wedding cake. Women and men in wait...
- Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Banquets--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Food--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Drug store interior, Rifle, Colorado
- Interior view of a pharmacy in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado; a man draws a soda from a fountain. Shelves hold apothecary bottles and bananas; glass cases display handbags, stationary, and a clock. Decor includes chintz wallpaper, a lamp, a...
- Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Drug stores--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- General store interior
- Interior view of a market in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado; merchandise includes a toy wagon, straw hats, fabric bolts, canned goods, and teapots. Decor includes paint color samples, glass display cases, scales, and paper rollers.
- Rifle (Colo.)--1900-1920.; General stores--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Rifle--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- J. E. MacDonald, office, 1421 Champa
- Interior view of a Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company office in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a desk, lamp, telephone, Oriental rugs, and Moroccan leather wall covering.
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephones--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1912
- J. E. MacDonald, office, 1421 Champa
- Interior view of a Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company office in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a roll top desk, a safe (Charpiot Safe Co.), ceiling lamp, telephone, Oriental rugs, a bell, rubber stamp and pad, thermometer, Arts and...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; MacDonald, James...
- 1912
- Operator's cafeteria - 1421 Champa
- Interior view at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange cafeteria in Denver, Colorado; shows a lunch room with decor including a palm, harp, paper flowers, and Jack-O-Lanterns (pumpkins).
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Employee eating facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1914
- Operator's rest room - 1421 Champa
- Interior view of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange operator's lounge in Denver, Colorado; women's outfits include upswept hair styles and high button shoes. Decor includes an upright clock, framed pictures, Oriental rugs,...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Lounges--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Switchboard operators--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone...
- 1914
- Operator's rest room - 1421 Champa
- Interior view of a staff lounge at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange in Denver, Colorado; decor includes an upright clock, framed pictures, a potted palm, Oriental rugs, and Arts and Crafts style furniture, rocking chair,...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Lounges--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1914
- Operator's rest room - 1421 Champa
- Interior view of a staff lounge at the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange in Denver, Colorado; decor includes an upright clock, framed pictures, a potted fern, Oriental rugs, and Arts and Crafts style furniture, rocking...
- Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company--Facilities--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Lounges--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Telephone companies--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1914
- Operator's sick room - 1421 Champa
- Interior view of an infirmary at the Colorado Telephone Company exchange in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a pitcher and bowl for washing, a wicker rocking chair, an Oriental rug, and pillows with ruffles.
- Colorado Telephone Company--Facilities--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Infirmaries--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- 1906
- Living room of the Kennicott Ranch house
- Interior view of the Kennicott home on their ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; the decor includes a spindle table, couch with pillows, taxidermic mounted birds, and a framed portrait of a man.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Kennicott family--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- View of the bed in the front bedroom
- Interior view of the Kennicott home on their ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; bed room decor includes a carved wood bed frame, a tapestry or screen, and chintz wallpaper.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Kennicott family--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Front bedroom of the Kennicott Ranch house
- Interior view of the Kennicott home on their ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; bed room decor includes a rocking chair, vanity, couch, cushions, a corner curio shelf, and a framed portrait of a cow.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Kennicott family--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Dining room of the Kennicott Ranch house
- Interior view of the Kennicott home on their ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; dining room decor includes a brocade tablecloth, potted plants, and chintz wallpaper.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Kennicott family--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Rhella, Herbie Kettle, Nellie Kettle, and Anna Kennicott
- Interior view of the house at the Kennicott Ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; Anna Kennicott (probably) plays a console grand piano, while the Kettle siblings, Rhella, Herbie, and Nellie, sit on the couch. Decor includes brocade...
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.; Children playing musical instruments--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.;...
- 1899 August 22
- Anna practicing the piano
- Anna Kennicott plays a console grand piano at the Kennicott Ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; interior decor includes framed pictures of people.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Children playing musical instruments--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.; Girls--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.; Pianos--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1900.; Kennicott, Anna...
- 1899 March 7
- Anna Kennicott, "awful wallpaper" and piano
- Anna Kennicott poses by a "Hallet, Davis, & Co." console grand piano at the Kennicott Ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; interior decor includes chintz wallpaper.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Pianos--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Ranches--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Kennicott, Anna Townsend.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Mary Azuba Smith Kennicott, wife of Frank Kennicott. Mother of Eugenia and Anna
- Mary Azuba Smith Kennicott reads a letter at the Kennicott Ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; a cat is in her lap. Interior decor includes book shelves and lace curtains.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Cats--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Ranches--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Reading--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Mrs. Chapin, mother of Mrs. Beckwith. She is buried in the Ula Cemetery.
- Mrs. Chapin poses at the Kennicott Ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; she wears an apron. Interior decor includes a "Hallet, Davis & Co." console grand piano and stool, chintz wallpaper, lace curtains, a spindle table, and a portrait of...
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Aged persons--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Ranches--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Women--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Beckwith guest house room with an Oriental screen
- Interior view of the Beckwith residence in (probably) Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; decor includes an ornate rug and a vanity with oval mirrors. An embroidered silk screen with bamboo trim depicts egret birds, and is reflected in the glass.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Mirrors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Reflections--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Beckwith guest house Indian room
- Interior view of the Beckwith residence in (probably) Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; decor includes Native American rugs, pottery, and baskets. A bust of a man with a claw necklace is on a pedestal.
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Beckwith guest house room
- Interior view of a room in the Beckwith residence in (probably) Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; decor includes a carved Chinese table, a hookah (water smoking pipe), a Moorish commode, Native American rugs, draperies, cushions, a beaded lamp,...
- Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Two girls at the piano
- Girls play a console grand piano at the Kennicott Ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; interior decor includes chintz wallpaper, a cushion, and a portrait of a man with a beard.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Children playing musical instruments--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Ranches--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Ranch bedroom
- Interior view of a brass bed at (probably) the Kennicott Ranch in Westcliffe (Custer County), Colorado; decor includes a cushion with ruffles and embroidery, and a pitcher and tureen.
- Westcliffe (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Ranches--Colorado--Westcliffe--1890-1910.; Kennicott family--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1899 and 1903?]
- Group photo of family (man, woman, seven children) interior of house
- Portrait of Ida L. and Ernest L. Ballard and their family, a man, woman, children, and baby in Denver, Colorado; interior decor includes a mantle clock and chintz wallpaper.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Girls--1900-1910.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Ballard,...
- 1906 or 1907
- L. C. Cannor's room at the L'Imperial
- Interior of a L. C. Cannor's room at L'Imperial (Imperial Apartments) , Colfax Avenue and 14th (Fourteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Decor includes: curtains, framed pictures, furniture, potted plants, and vases.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Apartments--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Cannor, L. C.--Homes & haunts.
- 1896 December 22
- L. C. Connor's room at L'Imperial
- Interior view of a man and woman seated in a room at L'Imperial (Imperial Apartments), Colfax Avenue and 14th (Fourteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Decor includes: curtains, framed pictures, furniture, pillows, potted plants, lamps, chairs, and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Apartments--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Cannor, L. C.--Homes & haunts.
- 1896 December 22
- Family (man, woman, 7 children) seated for photograph - interior
- Group portrait of a man, woman, boys, girls, and baby, in Denver, Colorado; interior decor includes a mantle clock, costume includes applique.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.;...
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Leadville saloon
- Interior view of a saloon in Leadville (Lake County), Colorado; shows men gambling, a roulette wheel, gaming tables, playing cards, poker chips, croupiers, tables with playing cards and poker dealers, and a tray of glasses. Decor includes floral...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1880-1910.; Gambling--Colorado--Leadville--1880-1910.
- [between 1880 and 1910]
- "The Infamous Silverton Brass Band" at Outlaw Bar & Cafe playing for their free drink! 5:30 PM.
- Members of the Silverton Brass band, wearing period costumes of straw, top, and bowler hats and long dresses, play their instruments inside of the Outlaw Bar and Steakhouse on Main (Third, 3rd) Street, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. Bar decor...
- Ouray (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bands--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Bars--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Costumes--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.
- 1979 September 22
- "The Infamous Silverton Brass Band" at Outlaw Bar & Cafe "four songs for their Coors"
- The Silverton Brass band prepares for a performance inside of the Outlaw Bar and Steakhouse on Main Street (Third, 3rd) in Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado. Interior decor includes a hanging wagon wheel chandelier, model ships, saddles, antlers, a...
- Ouray (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Bands--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Bars--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Interiors--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Ouray--1970-1980.
- 1979 September 22
- Saloon patrons, Trinidad
- Interior view of a saloon in Trinidad (Las Animas County) Colorado; shows men posing by a pot bellied parlour stove. Decor includes a mirror, a hanging kerosene lamp, a taxidermy mounted heron, a copper tank with a spigot, framed art, and a clock....
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bars--Colorado--Trinidad--1890-1900.; Interiors.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Manitou House, Colorado Springs
- Interior view of the Manitou House Hotel office, in Manitou Springs (El Paso County), Colorado; decor includes taxidermy mounted squirrels, a lynx, a beaver, birds, a rabbit, and deer. A Regulator clock, rifles, pistols, a safe, and a kerosene lamp...
- Manitou House Hotel (Manitou Springs, Colo.)--1870-1880.; Hotel front desk personnel--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1870-1880.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Hotels--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1870-1880.; Interiors--Colorado--Manitou...
- 1874 August 31
- Unidentified woman
- Portrait of a woman in high heels and a brocade dress; floral curtains, a floor lamp, and carpet comprise interior decor.
- Women--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Governor "Billy" Adams in boxing gloves
- Governor "Billy" Adams wears boxing gloves that were given to him by Gene Tunney, while Ben Poxson (Governor's Press Secretary) looks on, in Denver, Colorado. Interior decor includes oil paintings.
- Press secretaries--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Governors--Colorado--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Adams, William Herbert, 1861-1954.; Poxson, Ben.
- 1927?
- Captain Herbert Frederick "Rugg" Williams shown as Chief of Police
- Captain Herbert Frederick "Rugg" Williams, in police uniform, poses in his Denver, Colorado office. Interior decor includes a roll top desk, photographs, and flower in a vase.
- Police chiefs--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Offices--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Police--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Williams, Herbert Frederick.
- [between 1921 and 1926]
- Middle palor (sic)
- Interior view of a parlor in a Denver, Colorado residence; decor includes china, a potted palm, wallpaper, carpet, ceramic vases, and an armchair.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Front parlor
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado residence; decor includes ornate tables, china, sculpture, quilted pillows, portraits, and a love seat with brocade upholstery and tassels.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Back to hall, middle palor (sic)
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado residence; decor includes wallpaper, framed photographs, tables, chairs, a vase, and lamps.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Back to frount (sic) room
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado residence; decor includes brocade upholstery, a settee, chairs, tables, a foot stool, china pitchers, crystal, carpet, rugs, and a potted palm.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Buildard (sic) table
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado residence; decor includes a carved wood pool table, wallpaper, and a gilt framed painting.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Hazel's room - shoes
- Interior view of Hazel Rhoads' bedroom in Denver, Colorado; decor includes a metal bed frame, flowered wallpaper, a dresser, mirror, boots, a doll, and a whisk broom.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Gates, Hazel LaDora Rhoads--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Hall
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado residence; stairhall decor includes chintz wallpaper and a halltree.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Hall
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado residence; stairhall decor includes chintz wallpaper.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Gates' Bear Creek mountain home
- Interior view of the Charles C. Gates residence in Jefferson County, Colorado; decor includes a rock fireplace, Oriental rugs, chandeliers, open beam ceiling, a carved wood Spanish style table and bench, an elephant sculpture, couches, and chairs.
- Jefferson County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Jefferson County--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Jefferson County--1910-1920.; Gates, Charles Cassius, 1877-1961--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Unidentified woman - possibly in Baby Doe's suite at the Windsor - note: window shade
- View of a woman in a brocade dress sitting at a desk, in (possibly) Bay Doe's suite at the Hotel Windsor, in Denver, Colorado; interior decor includes a painted lamp shade, sculpture, and a stenciled window shade.
- Windsor Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- July 6, 1935
- Evening gown
- A woman poses in an ornate beaded dress and low heels. Interior decor includes tile mosaic floor, veined marble, and a potted palm.
- Evening gowns--1920-1930.; Interiors--1920-1930.; Women--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Edward Prentiss Costigan
- Portrait of Democratic Senator Edward P. Costigan and Mrs. Costigan in their home, Denver, Colorado. Interior decor includes: rug, furniture, lamp, candles, books.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Legislators' spouses--United States--1930-1940.; Legislators--United States--1930-1940.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Costigan, Edward Prentiss, 1874-1939.;...
- [between 1931 and 1937?]