Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Denver and Snowy Range from Cheeseman [sic] Park
- View of Denver, Colorado, skyline and Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, taken from interior of Cheesman Park Pavilion (completed in 1910); Colorado Yule marble columns frame the skyline; shows wire-mesh benches on pavilion patio.
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Pavilions--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1912 and 1920]
- Mt. Evans from Cheeseman [sic] Park Denver
- View of Mount Evans taken from Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado; shows a wire-mesh bench on the balustrade-lined patio of the pavilion (completed in 1910), a pathway through the landscaped park, and Dora Moore Elementary School (formerly called...
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Evans, Mount (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1912 and 1920]
- Residence in Central City, Colorado
- The Kruse-Center house, a one and one-half story, L-shaped, painted, clapboard structure in Central City, Colorado, has a gabled roof and chimney, is below a hillside covered with a forest of trees. The trim on the house is painted a darker color...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Dwellings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Residence in Central City, Colorado
- The Kruse-Center house, a one and one-half story, L-shaped, painted, clapboard house in Central City, Colorado, has a gabled roof and a chimney and sits below a hillside covered with a forest of trees. The trim is painted a darker color than the...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Dwellings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Residences in Central City, Colorado
- The one and one-half story, L-shaped, painted, clapboard Kruse Center house is below a hillside covered with trees in Central City, Colorado. It has a gabled roof and a chimney. The trim on the house is painted a darker color than the siding. It...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Dwellings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Dr. M. Beshoar residence, 1880's
- This shingle roofed, cross gabled house in Trinidad, Colorado, has siding with grooves in a brick pattern. A man, three women, and three little girls pose in the patio of the house. The man wears a frock coat and bowler hat, and the ladies wear...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Houses--Colorado--Trinidad--1880-1890.; Bent, Fannie.; Beshoar, Annie E.; Beshoar, Burnie.; Maupin, John Harris.; Maupin, Rachel.
- [between 1885 and 1890?]
- Baca House museum
- Exterior view of the Baca House in Trinidad, Colorado. Two adobe structures flank a patio shaded by large trees and enclosed by a chain link fence. Signs by the sidewalk read: "Museum. Old Baca House" and "Pioneer Museum." Power lines cross the top...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Adobe buildings--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Trinidad--1960-1970.
- July 1966
- Residence in Central City
- A clapboard one and one-half story house is built above a retaining wall in Central City, Colorado. The house has a tin roof, two doors off of the porch, decorative bargeboard around the eaves, and rectangular windows. Electrical wires are attached...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Dwellings--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Maria Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo
- Native American (Tewa, San Ildefonso Pueblo) woman, Maria Martinez, makes pottery in the plaza of the Palace of the Governor's, Santa Fe, New Mexico. She wears a blouse and a striped manta and kneels on a pad while shaping a large vessel. Other...
- Palace of the Governors (Santa Fe, N.M.)--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Arts & crafts--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--Women--New Mexico--Santa Fe--1910-1920.; Tewa women...
- 1912
- Briarhurst in the 1890's
- View of Briarhurst Mansion (rebuilt 1888), in Manitou Springs, Colorado, a Tudor style stone residence with dormers, circular bays, carved lintels, chimneys, roofcrests, jigsaw work, an arcaded patio, a gothic entry, griffins, and a sunporch with...
- Bell, William Abraham--Homes & haunts.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1891 and 1895?]
- Briarhurst Mansion
- Exterior view of Briarhurst Mansion, in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Rebuilt in 1888 after a fire, this Tudor style two-story residence features gables, circular bays, carved lintels, ornamented stone chimneys and roofcrests, jigsaw work in the...
- Bell, William Abraham--Homes & haunts.; Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Houses--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1980-1990.
- [between 1980 and 1990?]
- Briarhurst overgrown
- Exterior view of Briarhurst Mansion, in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Rebuilt in 1888 after a fire, this Tudor style two-story residence features dormers, circular bays, carved lintels, ornamented stone chimneys and roofcrests, jigsaw work in the...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1950-1960.; Bell, William Abraham--Homes & haunts.
- 1958
- Iron Springs Pavilion - Manitou
- Exterior view of the Ute Iron Springs Pavilion, in Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking northwest. The lower level of the west end of this building has a stone arcaded patio, topped by an enclosed, frame second floor with hipped gable roof and a sign...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Resorts--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1887 and 1900?]
- The Manitou Soda Springs
- Scene in Manitou Springs, Colorado, looking west. The low stone wall edging the unpaved Manitou Avenue is interrupted by stepped walls bounding the walk down to Fountain Creek. The round, finial topped conical roofed shelters over Navajo and...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Springs--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.; Soda Spring Pavilion (Manitou Springs, Colo.)
- [between 1887 and 1895?]
- Saint Luke's Hospital
- View of St. Luke's Hospital on the corner of 19th (Nineteenth) Avenue and Pearl Street in Denver, Colorado. The two buildings are connected by a rooftop patio.
- St. Luke's Hospital (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hospitals--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1891 and 1900]
- Broadmoor
- View of the patio at the rear of the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado (completed in 1918); two men sit under striped awning among potted plants.
- Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1930.; Patios--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1930.
- [between 1918 and 1925?]
- Colorado Springs, Colo. hotels & motels, Broadmoor Ext.
- View of the eastern face of the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs (El Paso County) Colorado; shows striped canvas awnings covering a patio furnished with potted plants, tables, chairs, and a tiled fountain.
- Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1930.; Patios--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1930.
- [between 1918 and 1930?]
- Back of house, flowers foreground
- Back of a brick house in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. There are awnings over the windows and patio. A detached garage is behind the house.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Backyards--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Mrs. George Gano residence
- View of Mrs. George W. (Ethel R.) Gano's residence, South University Road, Denver, Colorado, a brick house with arches, picture windows, a flagstone patio, wicker furniture, and potted trees.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Gano, Ethel R.--Homes & haunts.
- [1931?]
- Broadmoor Hotel and lake
- View of the Broadmoor Hotel lake in Colorado Springs (El Paso County) Colorado; also shows landscaping, a patio, and Cheyenne Mountain.
- Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Lakes & ponds--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.
- [between 1918 and 1920?]
- Temple Buell residence
- View of the Temple Buell house at 906 Grant Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two-story brick house has a tile roof, chimneys, circular and arched windows, stone balconies, and a large patio.
- Buell, Temple Hoyne, 1895-1990--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1923 April 4
- Alexis C. Foster residence
- View of the porch and grounds of the Alexis C. Foster residence at 3800 South University Boulevard in Englewood (Arapahoe County), Colorado. Patio furniture and columns are on the porch.
- Foster, Alexis C.--Homes & haunts.; Englewood (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Estates--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.; Porches--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.; DeBoer, S. R.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- A. C. Foster
- View of the Alexis C. Foster house at 3800 South University Boulevard in Englewood (Arapahoe County), Colorado. A one-story extension and stone patio are near the lawn and trees.
- Foster, Alexis C.--Homes & haunts.; Englewood (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.; DeBoer, S. R.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Alexis C. Foster residence
- View of a brick patio, fountain, and lawn at the Alexis C. Foster residence at 3800 South University Boulevard in Englewood (Arapahoe County), Colorado. Trees line the lawn.
- Foster, Alexis C.--Homes & haunts.; Englewood (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Patios--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.; Yards--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- A. C. Foster
- View of a stone patio and garden at the Alexis C. Foster house at 3800 South University Boulevard in Englewood (Arapahoe County), Colorado. Trees and flowers are nearby.
- Foster, Alexis C.--Homes & haunts.; Englewood (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Gardens--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.; Patios--Colorado--Englewood--1920-1930.; DeBoer, S. R.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- John Gates
- View of a stone patio and fountain at the John G. Gates house at 300 York Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A staircase with decorative handrail and a portion of the house with a simulated thatch roof are nearby.
- Gates, John G.--Homes & haunts.; Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Patios--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; DeBoer, S. R.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Gates
- View of the John G. Gates house at 300 York Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The one-story stucco house has a simulated thatch roof, eyebrow dormer, chimneys, stairway, and fountain. Plants and a stone patio are nearby.
- Gates, John G.--Homes & haunts.; Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; DeBoer, S. R.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Gates
- View of the John G. Gates house at 300 York Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The one-story stucco house has a simulated thatch roof, eyebrow dormer, chimneys, stairway, and stone patio.
- Gates, John G.--Homes & haunts.; Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; DeBoer, S. R.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- DeBoer and Pesman landscape architects
- View of a garden (designed by S. R. DeBoer) at the Chappell house at 2900 Sheridan Boulevard in Edgewater (Jefferson County), Colorado; landscaping features a flagstone patio, flowerbeds, and a cabana.
- Chappell, Delos Allen--Homes & haunts.; Edgwater (Colo.)--1920-1950.; Gardens--Colorado--Edgewater--1920-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Edgewater--1920-1950.
- [between 1920 and 1950?]
- DeBoer and Pesman landscape architects
- View of the yard (designed by S. R. DeBoer) at the Chappell house at 2900 Sheridan Boulevard, in Edgewater (Jefferson County), Colorado; shows a sandstone patio, walls, and a pool. The house has stucco siding and a split hip roof.
- Chappell, Delos Allen--Homes & haunts.; Edgewater (Colo.)--1920-1950.; Gardens--Colorado--Edgewater--1920-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Edgewater--1920-1950.; Yards--Colorado--Edgewater--1920-1950.
- [between 1920 and 1950?]
- S. E. Kohn Garden and pool - 770 High - S. R. DeBoer, Landscape Architect
- View of the yard at the Samuel E. and Aimee Kohn residence at 770 High Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; the S. R. DeBoer designed garden features a pool, flagstone patio and walls. The house has an arcade with columns.
- Kohn, Aimee--Homes & haunts.; Kohn, Samuel E., 1871-1943--Homes & haunts.; Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; DeBoer, S....
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Casa Rosa de Oro 213 E. 17th
- View of a covered patio at the Charles. B. Kountze residence at 16th (Sixteenth) and Grant Street in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features a lath and urns. A weather vane tops a cupola with sign: "Casa Rosa de Oro."
- Kountze, Charles Brewer, 1844-1911--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Patios--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Kountze's home - 6420 W. Lake Ridge Rd.
- View of an enclosed patio at the Harold Kountze home at 6420 West Lakeridge Road in Lakewood (Jefferson County) Colorado; features flagstone pavement, a pond, a fan back wicker chair and footstool, a flower arrangement, and an olive tree.
- Kountze, Harold, 1885-1965--Homes & haunts.; Lakewood (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Lakewood--1920-1930.; Patios--Colorado--Lakewood--1920-1930.
- 1921
- Kountze's home on 6420 W. Lakeridge Rd.
- View of a patio at the Harold Kountze home at 6420 West Lakeridge Road in Lakewood (Jefferson County) Colorado; features a wrought iron gate and flagstone paving.
- Kountze, Harold, 1885-1965--Homes & haunts.; Lakewood (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Gates--Colorado--Lakewood--1920-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Lakewood--1920-1930.; Patios--Colorado--Lakewood--1920-1930.
- 1921
- Richard Pearce residence
- View of the Richard Pearce mansion (Democratic Club) at 1712 Sherman Street in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A covered patio and lawn are near the house. A brick wall with ornamental iron is nearby.
- Pearce, Richard, Denver resident--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Phipps' Highlands Ranch house
- View of the Lawrence Cowle Phipps Jr. house in Highlands Ranch (Douglas County), Colorado. The two-story brick and wood frame house has half timbering, dormers, and a rusticated stone patio.
- Highlands Ranch (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Highlands Ranch--1940-1950.
- 1941 July
- Approach to the Iron Spring
- View of the Iron Spring Co. office and pavilion in Manitou Springs (El Paso County), Colorado. The office is a two story frame structure with gambrel roof and a bridge across Fountain Creek. The pavilion has a stone arcaded patio topped by an...
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Buildings--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900]
- Aztec calendar stone
- View of an Aztec calendar stone, a round sculpted object, in a patio with tropical plants and pedestrians, probably Mexico City, Mexico.
- Aztec art--Mexico--Mexico City--1880-1900.; Aztec calendar--Mexico--Mexico City--1880-1900.; Aztecs--Antiquities & archaeological sites--Mexico--Mexico City--1880-1900.; Mexico City (Mexico)--1880-1900.; Antiquities--Mexico--Mexico City--1880-1900.
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Frederick R. Ross residence
- View of a covered patio at the Frederick R. Ross house at 300 Gilpin Street in the Country Club neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Climbing plants and bushes are nearby.
- Ross, Frederick R.--Homes & haunts.; Country Club (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Patios--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Lakeside Park entrance, Union Pacific decoration
- A woman sits in a ticket booth near the Casino Tower entrance to Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado. A man stands under the entryway arch below signs reading: "Lakeside Park," "Now Playing In the El Patio, Kay Kyser...
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.; Gates--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.; Towers--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.
- 1935 August 19
- Miniature golf course
- View of the Tom Thumb miniature golf course in Denver, Colorado. The starter's hut has adobe walls and a tile roof. Patio furniture and a large umbrella are on the course.
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Miniature golf--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Lakeside crowds
- People stroll at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado; a sign atop a pavilion reads: "El Patio Ballroom" and "Coca Cola."
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.; Crowds--Colorado--Lakeside--1930-1940.
- 1936 August 19
- Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs
- View of the facade of the Hotel Colorado (opened in 1893) in the town of Glenwood Springs (formerly known as Defiance), Colorado, in Garfield County. The Italianate-style building has two towers, quoins, and a patio. Signs: "Hotel Colorado."
- Glenwood Springs (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Hotels--Colorado--Glenwood Springs--1960-1970.; Hotel Colorado (Glenwood Springs, Colo.)
- [1965?]
- Senator Phipps garden, Denver
- View of the yard at Senator Lawrence C. Phipps' property in Denver, Colorado; landscaping includes a pergola, a brick patio, flower beds and cannas.
- Phipps, Lawrence Cowle, 1862-1958--Homes & haunts.; Garden Club of Denver.--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Pergolas--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1937 September
- St. Charles Park
- A woman sits, another stands, in a pergola in St. Charles Place Park, Denver, Colorado. S.R. DeBoer's geometrically shaped garden includes an arched open air mission style arcade that encloses a patio with hosta lilies, dusty miller and porcelain...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; St. Charles Place Park (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Arcades (Architectural components)--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930]
- Cavallo's Denver Municipal Band, Season 1918
- Panoramic group portrait of the Denver Municipal Band probably in Denver, Colorado. Men stand and pose on stairs of a shingled building with awnings and a porch. Rafaello Cavallo, the band leader, wears a light uniform and poses in the center of a...
- Denver Municipal Band--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bands--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Cavallo, Rafaello.
- 1918
- Julian & Maria decorating pottery, Santa Fe, N.M.
- Julian and Maria Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo decorate pottery on the patio of the Governor's Palace in Santa Fe, N.M. The two are internationally recognized for reviving the ancient techniques of black- on-black and black-on-red pottery. The...
- Indian pottery--North America--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Antiquities & archaeological sites--New Mexico--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1920.; Martínez, Julián, San Ildefonso Pueblo potter.; Martínez, María Montoya.; Palace of...
- [1912?]
- Western State College, Escalante Terrace
- Exterior corner view of a dormitory, Escalante Terrace, Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado; Berne, Muchow, Baume & Polivnck, archictects; interior lighting highlights the lounge and exterior courtyard with chase lounges and other patio...
- Gunnison (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dormitories--Colorado--Gunnison--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Gunnison--1960-1970.; Western State College of Colorado.
- [between 1960 and 1961]
- Western State College, Escalante Terrace
- Exterior view of Escalante Terrace dormitories, Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado; Berne, Muchow, Baume & Polivnck, archictects; shows a courtyard with chase lounges and other webbed lawn chairs and patio furniture under projecting...
- Gunnison (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Dormitories--Colorado--Gunnison--1960-1970.; Universities & colleges--Colorado--Gunnison--1960-1970.; Western State College of Colorado.
- [between 1960 and 1961]
- Hotel Congress Pueblo, Colo.
- Four-story brick hotel in Pueblo, Colorado, has a flat roof with simple pediments at the front end. Arched, street-level windows are canopied, and sedans, touring cars and a delivery truck are parked. Adjacent buildings are three-story Mission...
- Congress Hotel (Pueblo, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Pueblo (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Hotels--Colorado--Pueblo--1920-1940.
- [between 1925 and 1935?]