Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Bedroom in Healy House
- The Healy House was built by August Meyer and became the First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage, then the home of Patrick A. and Ellen Healy Kelly who transferred ownership to her brother Daniel Healy. Later his cousin Nellie occupied the house...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bedrooms--1880-1920.; Interiors.; Healy House State Museum.
- [between 1960 and 1970]
- Interior, Crawford Hill house
- View of a living room in the Crawford Hill house at 969 Sherman Avenue, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The room has carved plaster brackets and crown molding, wallpaper, and large windows with plaster moldings and draperies....
- Hill, Crawford, 1862-1922--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920]
- Idaho Springs living room at Christmas
- Interior view of the living room of an unidentified house in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County), Colorado. A Christmas tree located in front of a fireplace is decorated with hand-blown glass ornaments, tassels, and strings of glass beads. Presents...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Christmas decorations.; Christmas presents.; Christmas trees.; Interiors.
- [1901?]
- Fireplace, Charles N. Miller's residence, Cripple Creek, Colorado
- Interior view of fireplace, Charles N. and Josephine Miller's former residence, 127 West Carr, Cripple Creek, Colorado; fireplace has ornate wooden carved mantle, columns, mirror, and shelf above mantle; room includes a Rococo Revival chair, a low...
- Miller, Charles N.--Homes & haunts.; Miller, Josephine--Homes & haunts.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Grand salon
- Interior detail view of a burning fireplace in the Grand Trianon, formerly called Claremont, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, includes a large mirror above the mantle. It casts a reflection of the imperial Russian Palace chandelier with...
- Giddings, Ralph--Homes & haunts.; McLaren, Thomas--Homes & haunts.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado...
- 1963 December 8
- Frank G. Bloom residence, Trinidad, Colorado
- Interior view of a clock in the Frank G. Bloom residence, in Trinidad, Colorado. This free standing mantle clock has an elegantly curved cabinet of dark wood with filigreed metal ornaments, a Roman numeral face, and topped by a sculpture of Diana...
- Bloom, Frank G.--Homes & haunts.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Clocks & watches--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Central City residence interiors
- Two bookcases filled with books are on opposite sides of a fireplace in Central City, Colorado. Miners candle holders hang along the top of the bookcase. A standing lamp is in front of the bookcase on the right. The fireplace has a large gilded...
- Central City (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Dwellings--Colorado--Central City--1930-1950.; Interiors--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Hamill House, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of the Hamill House, in Georgetown, Colorado, built by Joseph Watson and later acquired by mine owner William A. Hamill in 1874; shows a fireplace (with metal grate) surrounded by tiles of busts and full-length figures of women, a...
- Hamill, William A. (William Arthur), 1836-1904--Homes & haunts--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Aspen residence
- Interior view of the fireplace in the Fred Glidden (Luke Short) house in Aspen, Colorado; features two urns on the mantle, carved panel trim on the fireplace, and bric-a-brac on the ledges; head and shoulders portrait of a woman hangs over the...
- Glidden, Fred--Homes & haunts.; Aspen (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Aspen--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Meredith Nicholson residence
- Interior view of a mantle in the Meredith Nicholson house in Denver, Colorado. The inscription on the mantle reads: "Ye Ornament of Ye House is Ye Guest Who Presents It."
- Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Antonito, Colorado, Frederick Warshauer residence.
- Interior view of the brick fireplace alcove in the Frederick Warshauer residence in Antonito, Conejos County, Colorado; features an oak mantle and built in wood seats next to the fireplace; snuffer with long handle hanging off the mantle;...
- Antonito (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Antonito--1960-1970.; Interiors.;Warshauer, Frederick B., 1859-1913--Homes and haunts.
- [1964]
- Antonito, Colorado, Frederick Warshauer residence.
- Interior view of the brick fireplace alcove in the Frederick Warshauer residence in Antonito, Conejos County, Colorado; shows an oak mantle and built in wood seats next to the fireplace; snuffer with a long handle hanging off the mantle; decorative...
- Antonito (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Antonito--1960-1970.; Interiors.;Warshauer, Frederick B., 1859-1913--Homes and haunts.
- [1964]
- Healy House, Leadville, 1941
- Interior view of a bedroom of the Healy House Museum, on the northwest corner of Harrison Avenue and East Tenth Street in Leadville, Colorado, includes a wardrobe with open doors displaying petticoats and dresses on wire hangers, an upholstered...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Bedrooms--1880-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Leadville--1940-1950.; Interiors.; Healy House State Museum.
- 1941
- Gargoyle House, Pueblo
- Partial interior view of "Gargoyle" House, 302 West Pitkin Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado, shows a marble fireplace with carved wooden mantle and posts and framed artwork above the mantle.
- Pueblo (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Architectural elements--Colorado--Pueblo--1960-1980.; Buildings--Colorado--Pueblo--1960-1980.; Interiors--1960-1980.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Bed room sitting room
- Interior view at the Donald N. and Madaline Gilpin residence (Fisher & Fisher Architects, 1931) on Marland Road in the Broadmoor Neighborhood of Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. Decor includes Oriental and Native American fabrics,...
- Broadmoor (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Living rooms--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.
- 1934 February 13
- Carved lion's head on the corner of the sitting room fireplace Mclnnes used lion's heads on furniture and on drain spouts as well.
- View of the mantle of the fireplace in the John McInnes home in Boulder, Colorado in Boulder County. A lion is carved into the mantle. A clock, candles, pictures, and other bric-a-brac decorate the mantel.
- McInnes, John--Homes & haunts.; Boulder (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Boulder--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Probably an early day Leadville Palace
- Interior view of a dining room in a residence or at the Palace Hotel in Leadville, Colorado. A man in a suit and cufflinks and a woman sit at a large wooden dining table with a flower vase on a doilie. Two women face each other at the fireplace...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Leadville--1870-1890.; Interiors.
- [between 1879 and 1885]
- Western History Subject Index
- Mantle, Robert Burns
- Powhatan's mantle of deerskin with figures worked in shells
- Powhatan's deerskin mantle, with figures worked in shells, shows a central man figure flanked by two animals and surrounded by circular objects, in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, England.
- Ashmolean Museum--Exhibitions & displays--1940-1970.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1940-1970.; Powhatan Indians--Arts & crafts--1940-1970.; Capes (Clothing)--1940-1970.; Powhatan, ca. 1550-1618--Associated objects.
- [between 1940 and 1970?]
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Theaters
- Western History Subject Index
- Mantle, Robert Burns
- Griego brothers and sister
- Eppie Griego, Louise Griego and Orlando Griego pose near a mantle in a living room in Denver, Colorado. Eppie wears a beret, Louise wears a blouse with a ruffled collar and cuffs and Orland wears a leather jacket.
- Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1970-1980.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Families.; Women.; Griego, Eppie--Pictorial works.; Griego, Louise--Pictorial works.; Griego, Orlando--Pictorial works.; Brothers and...
- [between 1970 and 1980?]
- Unidentified family
- Informal group portrait of an unidentified family and their servants. The family are seated. An elderly woman wears a dress with puff sleeves and a high collar, she has a blanket or shawl over her lap. A man in a suit and has a mustache. Another...
- Families.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Older people.; Women.
- [between 1901 and 1910?]
- 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
- Residence - unid. Christmas tree
- Interior view of home in (probably) Denver, Colorado; shows children, a man, a woman, and a baby. A decorated Christmas tree is by a fireplace with mantle, mirror, and vases.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- 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?]
- Mission San Juan Capistrano, Cal.
- View of a fireplace in the refectory (dining hall) at San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano (Orange County), California. An earthenware vase filled with dead flowers sits on the mantle. Stones are piled near the fireplace opening and a can...
- Mission San Juan Capistrano--1890-1910.; San Juan Capistrano (Calif.)--1890-1910.; Fireplaces--California--San Juan Capistrano--1890-1910.; Interiors--California--San Juan Capistrano--1890-1910.; Missions--California--San Juan...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Library
- Bookcases and a roll-top desk are against the interior wall of the Paterson residence near Littleton, Colorado. Men sit at a carved wood table with a scarf and books atop it. The mantle over the fireplace has niches with urns, a clock, and...
- Paterson, C. B.--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Interiors.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Interior view of a Leadville Victorian parlor
- Interior view of Mrs. Marion Smith's parlor, 200 West 9th Street, Leadville, Colorado,shows two arches with ornately carved wood mo and tasseled heavy draperies, built-in book cases, a carved table, a chair and fireplace mantle with beveled mirror...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Interiors.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Part of north end of store
- The interior of the Porter Store in Mount Sneffels, Ouray County, Colorado, is full of cans and crates reading: "F. W. Crocker & Co. Crackers Denver Co." Spindle chairs are at the desk, which has pigeon hole files and sheaves of paper. A mantle...
- Sneffels (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Sneffels--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Fort Collins Colorado Franklin C. Avery residence
- Interior view of a fireplace in the Franklin C. Avery home in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. Elements include wood paneling with pilasters and marble inlays, ornate grating, a mirror, a mantle, and a tile hearth.
- Avery, Franklin C.--Homes & haunts.; Fort Collins (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Fort Collins--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Fort Collins--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980]
- Silver and crystal store
- A man in a sack suit and bow tie poses in front of a wooden display cabinet filled with crystal, china, silver flatware, mantle clocks, teapots, and candlestick holders, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. A glazed ceramic pedestal holds...
- Gift shops--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890- 1900.; Sales personnel--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Colorado...
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Van Briggle
- Interior view at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows wooden benches flanking a brick arch frame fireplace with floral tiles, a mantle with ceramic vases and bas-relief tiles diplayed on the floor.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1910-1920.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Potteries--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- The Old Homestead of Pearl de Vere, Cripple Creek
- Interior view of a refurbished bedroom of the Old Homestead, 357 (or 367) Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; prominent "parlor or sporting" house of red-light district once operated by Madame Pearl de Vere in 1916 for nearly 20 years, later...
- Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Ward family at Briarhurst Mansion
- A group of people sit in front of a fireplace at Briarhurst Mansion in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Men in tuxedoes and women in puff shouldered, satin and lace jabot necked bodices lounge on the floor, looking quite relaxed. A tophat sits brim up on...
- Bell, William Abraham--Homes & haunts.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.; Ward family.
- [between 1892 and 1896?]
- Adams State, 5/18/47 Roto
- The Casa Bonita Lounge of the Adams State Normal School in Alamosa, Colorado has Spanish style carved wood sofas, a table with a woven blanket on top, and a tile fireplace with a wooden mantle and decorative flower arrangements. There are sconces...
- Adams State Normal School (Alamosa, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Alamosa (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors.--1940-1950.; Lounges--Colorado--Alamosa--1940-1950.; Pianos--1940-1950.
- 1947
- Best's Pharmacy in Central City, Colorado
- The Harley B. Morse block on Eureka Street in Central City, Colorado, houses Best's Pharmacy. The two story commercial storefront has arched windows with lintels and a cornice with brackets on each end. "Drugs & Chemicals" is painted below the...
- Central City (Colo.)--1870-1880.; Drugstores--Colorado--Central City--1870-1880.
- 1875
- View of a fireplace
- Interior view of a fireplace and mantle in possibly the Hotel Sweepstakes in the mining town of American City (Gilpin County), Colorado.
- American City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Fireplaces--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mantels--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--American City--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905]
- Central City, 1953
- A two-story brick structure with a flat roof, decorative cornice, and chimney, stands on the side of a hill in Central City, Colorado. It has arched windows with sills on the top level and a rectangular window with a mantle on the bottom level. A...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Donkeys--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Charles C. Gates' house
- Interior view of a stone fireplace with andirons at the Gates' family mountain home in Colorado. Two framed photographs (the one on the left is of Charles Gates) and a gourd sit on a carved, wooden mantle that is inscribed: "A Family, A Friend And...
- Fireplaces--Colorado--1900-1920.; Houses--Colorado--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--1900-1920.; Gates, Charles Cassius, 1877-1961--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Knapp family relatives
- Group portrait of the Knapp or Gates family with men, women and children in Denver, Colorado. Home interior shows rocking horse, rugs, paintings, clock on a mantle.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Columbian Hotel, Trinidad, Colorado
- Interior view of woodwork in the Columbian Hotel, in Trinidad, Colorado. This is a corner detail of either a mantle or a barback, consisting of a column with a composite capital topped by projecting entablature. A beaded border finishes the smooth...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Woodwork--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1980.; Columbian Hotel (Trinidad, Colo.)
- [between 1965 and 1980?]
- Interior view of Trinidad Country Club, Trinidad, Colorado
- The Trinidad Country Club, in Trinidad, Colorado, has an open log beam ceiling; squared beams with corbel ends run the other direction at a lower level. An adobe fireplace fitted with andirons is in back, with trophies on its mantle; Navajo urns...
- Trinidad Country Club (Trinidad, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Country clubs--Colorado--Trinidad--1920-1930.; Interiors.; Navajo textile fabrics--Colorado--Trinidad--1920-1930.
- [between 1921 and 1925?]
- Fireplace "Al-ed-wa"
- Shows a fireplace and mantel decorated with two small elephant statues and a clock. A large chinese style fan is on a mantel next to the fireplace. The word "AL-ED-WA" is carved into the mantle face.
- Fireplaces--1900-1950.; Interiors--1900-1950.; Mantels--1900-1950.
- [between 1927 and 1932]
- Colorado customs
- A stone mantle with decorative carvings is the resting place for a photograph of a woman surrounded by arrangements of flowers, including roses, daisies, carnations, baby's breath, and lilies in Central City, Colorado.
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bouquets--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Mantels--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a fireplace and mantle, plants, decorative mirror, lamps, wicker chair, detailed wallpaper, and upright piano.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mirrors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Denver, residential interior
- Interior view of an unidentified residence, Denver, Colorado, shows a fireplace and mantle, plants, decorative mirror, lamps, detailed wallpaper, clock, spittoons, and sofa.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Chandeliers--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Palace of the Governor's Santa Fe, New Mexico During the incumbency of Governor L. Bradford Prince Reception Room
- Interior view of the Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Chairs line the wall of the reception room at the Palace. Wall hangings and portraits hang from the walls and sit on easels. Greenery hangs from the chandelier to the walls....
- Prince, L. Bradford (Le Baron Bradford), 1840-1922--Homes & haunts.; Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.)--1890-1900.; Santa Fe (N.M.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1890-1900.; Reception rooms--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1890-1900.;...
- [between 1890 and 1893]
- Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico. [graphic] : During the incumbency of Governor L. Bradford Prince Drawing Room.
- Interior view of the Drawing Room at the Palace of Governors, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Chairs, tables, a footstool, and a lamp sit in the center of the room. A boy sits in one of the chairs that line the wall. A couch sits next to the fireplace....
- Prince, L. Bradford (Le Baron Bradford), 1840-1922--Homes & haunts.; Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.)--1890-1900.; Santa Fe (N.M.)--1890-1900.; Boys--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1890-1900.;...
- [between 1890 and 1893]
- Pueblo of San Ildefonzo ex-Governor's room interior
- Interior of Governor Juan Vigil's home, San Ildefonso, New Mexico; shows adobe walls, beehive fireplace with a framed print and lamp on the mantle, Native American (San Ildefonzo Pueblo) young woman hides behind a half wall, back room has an open...
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--San Ildefonso--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--San Ildefonso--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--New Mexico--San Ildefonso--1910-1920.; San Ildefonso (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Fireplaces--New Mexico--San...
- 1910