Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- First Congregational Church, Lyons, Colo.
- View of the First Congregational Church located at 717 4th Avenue, Lyons, Colorado. The church is constructed of hand-cut red sandstone from nearby quarries. The structure has twenty-inch-thick walls supported by a stone foundation. The most...
- First Congregational Church (Lyons, Colo.)--2010-2020.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Lyons--2010-2020.; Lyons (Colo.)--2010-2020.; First Congregational Church (Lyons, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Congregational...
- 2011
- St. John's Episcopal Cathedral E. 14th Ave. & Clarkson
- View of the north elevation of Saint John's Cathedral (1911; architects - Gordon, Tracy, and Swartwout), also known as Saint John's Church in the Wilderness, 1313 Clarkson Street, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Late...
- Curtis Park (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Bell towers.; Cathedrals.; Episcopal churches.; Historic buildings.; Anglican church buildings--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Bell towers--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial...
- 1991
- Presbyterian Church & S.S.
- View of the Presbyterian Church in Lake City (Hinsdale County), Colorado. Children in the Sunday school and probably teachers or parents pose in front of the Carpenter Gothic church. The clapboard building has a bell tower with louvered, pointed...
- Lake City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Children--Colorado--Lake City--1890-1900.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Lake City--1890-1900.; Sunday schools--Colorado--Lake City--1890-1900.
- 1898, November
- Westminster Abbey
- A view of Westminster Abbey shows the abbey in London, England. The church has flying buttresses, spires, louvered and stained glass windows.
- Westminster Abbey--1890-1910.; Westminster (England)--1890-1910.; Abbeys--England--1890-1910.; Anglican churches--England--1890-1910.
- [1890-1910?]
- Catholic Church
- Exterior of the Holy Family Catholic Church, 890 Park Street, Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, shows the Romanesque brick building with Gothic entry. Features include a square louvered belltower topped with a cross, a rose window, stained glass...
- Meeker (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Meeker--1910-1920.; Holy Family Catholic Church (Meeker, Colo.)
- [1914]
- Holy Family Catholic Church
- Exterior of the Holy Family Catholic Church, 890 Park Street, Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, shows the Romanesque red brick building with Gothic entry. Features include a square louvered belltower topped with a cross, a rose window and stone...
- Meeker (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Meeker--1980-1990.; Holy Family Catholic Church (Meeker, Colo.)
- 1984
- Walsenburg's orchestra: playing in the patio of the second Sporleder Hotel in 1882.
- A band poses in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, with a cello, cornet, guitars, and a violin. The men wear suits; one has a music stand, and a hat lays on the lawn. Boys and girls sit to the sides; the adobe wall with louvered shutters in the...
- Sporleder Hotel (Walsenburg, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Walsenburg (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Children--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Girls--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Orchestras--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.
- 1882
- Minturn, Colo
- Men pose in Minturn, Eagle County, Colorado, in front of a false- fronted barber shop. The building has storefront windows and a louvered transom over the door; signs on a side extension have barber stripes. An adjacent building has a brick...
- Minturn (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Barbershops--Colorado--Minturn--1890-1900.; Wooden buildings--Colorado--Minturn--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Public School, Montrose, Colorado
- This two-story brick school in Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado, has mission-style pediments with round, louvered vents, and arched second-floor windows. The entry is a set of double doors.
- Montrose (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Montrose--1890-1900.
- [betwee 1890 and 1900?]
- Methodist Church
- Exterior view of the Leadville Methodist Church, Lake County, Colorado, shows the brick front gable structure with Gothic windows, leaded round window above the entry vestibule and louvered belfry steeple.
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Methodist churches--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.
- [1895]
- Sporleder Orchestra in the yard of the Sporleder Hotel of the historical fame
- A band poses in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, with a cello, cornet, guitars, and a violin. The men wear suits; one has a music stand. Boys and girls sit to the sides; the adobe wall with louvered shutters in the background is the Sporleder...
- Walsenburg (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Bands--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Children--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.; Musical instruments--Colorado--Walsenburg--1880-1890.;...
- 1882
- Colorado Springs barbershop
- Interior view of a barbershop, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows barbers with customers in their chairs, patterned wallpaper and flooring, a pressed metal ceiling with coving, mirrors, an Ohio map, coat rack, a pigeon-hole cabinet...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Barbers--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Barbershops--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1909 June 15
- Kirkwood House, N. E. corner Wahsatch and Pikes Peak Avenues
- Men pose in the doorway of a butcher shop, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Gutted elk, deer, and large cats hang by their hind legs; signs read: "Ralston Bros.," "Christy and Garrett's P. S. & Co. Marvel." Fruit is arranged under an...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Butcher shops--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Salida
- View of The Little Church in the Pines, Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado; a building with a spire, belfry, louvered wheel vents, fish- scale imbrication, and sign: "God is our refuge and strength."
- Salida (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Salida--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Salida
- View of The Little Church in the Pines, Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado; a building with a spire, belfry, louvered wheel vents, fish- scale imbrication, and sign: "God is our refuge and strength."
- Salida (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Salida--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Westcliffe
- The Hope Evangelical church, in Westcliffe, Custer County, Colorado, features a center spire with louvered vents beneath decorative gables and rough cut stone construction. The Sangre De Cristo Range is in the distance.
- Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church (Westcliffe, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Sangre De Cristo Range (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Westcliffe (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Westcliffe--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970]
- Westcliffe
- The Hope Evangelical Church, in Westcliffe, Custer County, Colorado, features a center spire, rough cut stone construction, cross gables, and louvered vents beneath decorative gables on the spire. Mountains of the Sangre De Cristo Range are in the...
- Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church (Westcliffe, Colo.)--1950- 1970.; Westcliffe (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Westcliffe--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970]
- Church at Cochiti, N. M.
- Native Americans, men and a woman, pose outside of a church in Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico. The adobe church features a front gable, arched entry, and louvered vents. A cross stands in front of the church.
- Cochiti indians--Women--New Mexico--Cochiti--1900-1920.; Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Cochiti--1900-1920.; Cochiti (N.M.)--1900-1920.; Churches--New Mexico--Cochiti--1900-1920.
- [1900-1920?]
- Cochiti
- An adobe church in Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, features a steeple with pyramidal tin roof, louvered vents, front gable, and a covered entry. A cross stands in front of the building.
- Cochiti Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Cochiti--1890-1920.; Indians of North America--New Mexico--Cochiti--1890-1920.; Cochiti (N.M.)--1890-1920.; Churches--New Mexico--Cochiti--1890-1920.
- [between 1890 and 1920]
- View in Isleta, old church of San Augustine, New Mexico
- View of the Native American pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico, shows San Augustine church which features twin towers with louvered vents, adobe walls, a cross, and double doors. A ladder leans against the building; other adobe buildings nearby.
- Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1880-1890.; Isleta Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1880-1890.; Isleta Pueblo (N.M.)--1880-1890.; Catholic churches--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1880-1890.;...
- [1885]
- Isleta
- View of a mission church in the Native American pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico, shows twin bell towers with louvered vents and crosses on top, adobe wall construction, and a pile of adobe bricks.
- Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1900-1930.; Isleta Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1900-1930.; Isleta Pueblo (N.M.)--1900-1930.; Catholic churches--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1900-1930.;...
- [between 1900 and 1930?]
- Breckenridge - 1953, Methodist church
- View of the Methodist church in Breckenridge, Colorado; shows a louvered bell tower, medium gable, horizontal clapboard siding, arched- pointed window openings, projecting gabled entryway, and a chimney; two cars in front of the church along a dirt...
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Methodist churches--Colorado--Breckenridge--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Indian Mission school, Dakota
- Native American (Dakota) men and boys, wearing suits and hats, pose outside of a mission school, probably the Dakota Territory. The school building features a wheel window, louvered vents, cross gables, and clapboard siding. A picket fence encloses...
- Dakota Indians--Dakota Territory--1880-1900.; Indians of North America--Dakota Territory--1880-1900.; Dakota Territory--1880-1900.; Missions--Dakota Territory--1880-1900.; Schools--Dakota Territory--1880-1900.; Students--Dakota Territory--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Tincup, Colorado
- View of Tincup, Colorado showing many dilapidated structures near the well kept town hall; town hall features a medium gable, louvered spire rising above the gable, and hipped roof with a pole extending from the top; tree and snow covered mountains...
- Tincup (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Building deterioration--Colorado--Tincup--1930-1970.; City & town halls--Colorado--Tincup--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Crested Butte - 1941 Old Roman Catholic Church
- View of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Crested Butte, Colorado; features a front gable attached to a projecting, square tower; tower has a flanged pyramidal roof with a cross on top and rectangular louvered openings on the four sides of the...
- Crested Butte (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Crested Butte--1940-1950.
- 1941
- Crested Butte - 1963 Old Catholic Church
- View of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Crested Butte, Colorado; features a front gable attached to a projecting, square tower; tower has a flanged pyramidal roof with a cross on top and rectangular louvered openings on the four sides of the...
- St. Patrick's Catholic Church (Crested Butte, Colo.)--1960- 1970.; Crested Butte (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Crested Butte--1960-1970.
- 1963
- Idaho Springs, bath house
- View of the Mammoth Swimming Bath House in Idaho Springs, Colorado; features vertical board siding, front gable roof with an open porch at the entrance, and a louvered vent with a gable in the center of the roof; horizontal log fence and a false...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Bathhouses--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1860-1870.; Roads--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1860-1870.
- [between 1862 and 1863]
- Presbyterian church
- Facade view of the Presbyterian Church, Del Norte, Colorado features gothic detailing with arched windows and doorway, side steeple with louvered belltower and tall pointed top and finial.
- Del Norte (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Presbyterian churches--Colorado--Del Norte--1880-1890.
- 1882
- Fraser Community Church built by the Swedes
- The community church in Fraser, Colorado, features, a river rock foundation, an offset spire, louvered vents, parapet corners on the spire, a front gable, and square window bays. The windows have sheets of plywood in them, and the front door stands...
- Fraser (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Churches--Colorado--Fraser--1930-1950.
- [between 1935 and 1950]
- Methodist
- The Methodist church in Florence, Colorado features cross gables, rough-cut stone walls, a single spire with louvered vents and a pyramidal roof, stained glass windows, and arched-pointed bays. This church was completed in 1898, and burned in 1973.
- Florence (Colo.)--1900-1980.; Methodist churches--Colorado--Florence--1900-1980.
- [between 1900 and 1973]
- Industrial building
- View of a brick commercial shop building in Denver, Colorado; features louvered factory windows and blind arches. Cars and trucks are parked; lawn and sidewalk are in the foreground.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Industrial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Colorado Springs High School
- Interior view of a classroom at Colorado Springs High School, designed by architect Burnham Hoyt, in Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. The modern style room has light fixtures, a clock, desk-chairs, metal cabinets, opaque glass wall...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Architecture--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1940-1950.; Classrooms--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1940-1950.; High schools--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1940-1950.
- [1941]
- Boettcher School
- Interior view of a receptionist's desk at the Charles Boettcher School (formerly Crippled Children's School) designed by architect Burnham Hoyt, at 1900 Downing Street in the City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The International Style...
- Boettcher School (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1940-1950.; City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Reception rooms--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.;...
- [1941?]
- John Barrows residence, dining room
- Interior view of the dining room at the John Barrows residence, a modern style house designed by architect Burnham Hoyt, at 4000 S. Gilpin Street in Englewood (Arapahoe County), Colorado. A small dining room table and five upholstered chairs are on...
- Englewood (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Architecture--Colorado--Englewood--1930-1940.; Bookcases--Colorado--Englewood--1930-1940.; Chairs--1930-1940.; Dining tables--Colorado--Englewood--1930-1940.; Dwellings--Colorado--Englewood--1930-1940.;...
- 1938
- South School
- A man and several children pose in front of the Golden Public School (South School), Cheyenne Street, Jefferson County, Colorado. The two-story brick structure has stone quoins, arches with keystones above windows and the double door entry, stone...
- Golden (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Golden--1890-1900.
- [1897?]
- Monte Vista school
- Students and adults pose in Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado. Behind the large group, the stone and brick, three-story school has a flat roof with a cornice, pediments reading: "1917," and louvered factory windows. School buses are to the...
- Monte Vista (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Schools--Colorado--Monte Vista--1910-1920.; Students--Colorado--Monte Vista--1910-1920.
- [between 1917 and 1920?]
- Boulder High School May 22, 1939
- Square and curved elements of local, rusticated sandstone combine at the High School in Boulder, Colorado. Three stories are served by louvered windows in concrete casings, and a tower by the entry is topped by a glass brick lookout. It has a clock...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Architectural sculpture--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.
- 1939
- Boulder High School
- Square and curved elements of local, rusticated sandstone combine at this High School in Boulder, Colorado. Three stories are served by louvered windows in concrete casings, and a tower by the entry is topped by a glass brick lookout. It has a...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Architectural sculpture--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.
- May 22, 1939
- Boulder H. S. sculptures by Marvin Martin
- Three stories of doors and louvered windows in concrete casements are flanked by local sandstone walls at the high school in Boulder, Colorado. Letters on the awning read: "AD 1937," and "High School." Topping the windows are sculptures of a man...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Architectural sculpture--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.
- [between 1937 and 1940?]
- Marvin Martin sculptures for Boulder H. S.
- Gog and May Gog, sculptures at the 1937 High School in Boulder, Colorado, top louvered windows. The male holds blocks on his shoulders, and the female holds vegetal elements. In the bulbous, "proletariat" style of the WPA era, these works of...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Architectural sculpture--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.; Schools--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1940.
- [between 1937 and 1940?]
- Evaporating plant, Hotchkiss, Colo.
- The evaporating plant in Hotchkiss, Colorado, is a two-story brick building with wood additions and shutes for loading and unloading materials, and is next to the railroad tracks. Louvered cupolas are on the shingled gable roof, and a tall chimney...
- Hotchkiss (Colo.)--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- New Hope Baptist Church/Twenty Third Presbyterian Church
- Western History Subject Index
- Cost and standard of living. Denver