Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Morey Musings : vol. 2
- Booklet of poetry written by students of the Morey Junior High School in Denver, Colorado. The book was sponsored by the English and Miss Agnes Govreau of the Art Department. The booklet was hand set by the boys in the printing class.
- Morey Junior High School (Denver, Colo.); School prose, American--Colorado--Denver.; Schools--Colorado--Denver.
- 1932 April
- Race Street, Denver
- A woman wearing a full-length skirt and hat walks on the sidewalk beside the home of H.S. Babcock on Race Street in Denver, Colorado. Shutters hang from the windows on the house. Curtains hang on the interior of the windows. A brick wall borders...
- Babcock, H. S.--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1896 and 1900?]
- Residence at 1739 East 13th Avenue, Denver
- A round porch stands on each end of the large residence of Judge Henry T. Rogers at 1739 East 13th (Thirteenth) Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Shutters hang from the windows on the house. Columns support the portico. A round window on the front door...
- Rogers, Henry T., 1846-1922--Homes & haunts--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1893 and 1910?]
- Sitting Bull
- Full length studio portrait of Sitting Bull, Dakota Chief, standing next to bench and chair, holding peace pipe, wearing fringed shirt and crucifix.
- Indians of North America--Portraits--1885.; Calumets.; Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Sitting Bull, 1834?-1890.; Dakota Indians.
- [1885?]
- Residence at 1328 Vine, Denver
- A set of seven steps leads up to a two-story, flat-roofed brick residence in the 1300 block of Vine Street in Denver, Colorado, possibly the home of Dr. James J. Powers at 1328 Vine. A sign hangs on the house: Dr. Powers. A tree in the foreground...
- Powers, James J.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1893 and 1899?]
- Church at Taos
- The Church of San Geronimo stands in the midground at the Pueblo de Taos about 2 miles north of Taos, New Mexico. A bell hangs in an open square above the entrance to the adobe church.
- Church of San Geronimo (Taos, N.M.)--1870-1900.; Taos Pueblo(N.M.)--1870-1900.; Adobe buildings--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1870-1900.; Bells--1870-1900.; Churches--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1870-1900.
- [between 1875 and 1900?]
- West from Bobtail Hill, December, 1898
- A railroad track, possibly for the Gilpin Tramway, winds around the hillside in the left foreground of this view looking toward Central City in the distance. Patches of snow cover the ground. The remains of a stone building stand on the hill above...
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Anglican churches--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Church schools--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Congregational churches--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Schools--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.;...
- [1898?]
- Clarkson Street, Denver
- A wood picket fence borders the home of Dr. Arnold Steadman on Clarkson Street in Denver, Colorado. Two rocking chairs and other chairs are on the large front porch of the three-story home. Curtains hang inside the house at the windows. Two...
- Steadman, Arnold--Homes & haunts--1890-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Fences--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1898 and 1910?]
- Specie Payment Mine
- A man wearing a suit sits on the rail of a balcony at the Specie Payment Mine in Gilpin County, Colorado. A smaller building stands in the left midground. A ridge of mountains with patches of snow stands in the distance.
- Mine buildings--Colorado--Gilpin County--1890-1900.; Gilpin County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Railings--Colorado--Gilpin County--1890-1900.
- [1899?]
- Castle of the Kaid of Glawa, Atlas Mountains
- Castle of the Kaid of Glawa, multi-story structure with walls and towers, in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco, North Africa.
- Atlas Mountains--1880-1900.; Castles & palaces--Morocco--1880-1900.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Participants taking the emetic at Walpi
- Native American (Hopi) snake dancers in body paint and kilts stand or lean over the side of a cliff vomiting; white men in shirts, pants, boots and hats look on, Walpi Pueblo, Arizona. Spectators sit on buildings.
- Hopi Indians--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1930.; Indians of North America--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1930.; Hopi Indian Reservation (Ariz.)--1890-1930.; Walpi (Ariz.)--1890-1930.; Snake dance--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1930.; Spectators--Arizona--Walpi--1890-1930.
- [between 1895 and 1925?]
- Breast of Gold Standard Tunnel, Cripple Creek
- Miners sit and stand at the entrance of the Gold Standard Tunnel in Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado. Two workers hold onto Mining equipment, possibly a pump or drill used to widen the tunnel opening.
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Gold Standard Group Mine (Teller County, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Gold mining--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1910.; Miners--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1910.; Mining--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Windsor Hotel
- Stereographic view of the Windsor Hotel at the northeast corner of 18th (Eighteenth) and Larimer streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The hotel, built by an English firm under the direction of James Duff, opened its doors June 23, 1880. The...
- Signs and signboards--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Awnings--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Flags--American--1880-1890.; Hotels--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Stone...
- [between 1880 and 1885?]
- Perigo Mill in Gilpin County
- Large piles of wood are stacked at the side of the Perigo Mill in Gilpin County, Colorado. The mill has several levels, and two large smokestacks supported by wires protrude from the roof. Several smaller smokestacks also protrude from the roof. A...
- [between 1898 and 1910?]
- Palisades at Alpine Pass
- View of a track of the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad around a steep rocky cliff near The Palisades at Alpine Pass (Altman Pass), Gunnison County, Colorado. A stone wall in the center midground helps support the track bed.
- Gunnison County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Palisades, The (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Cliffs--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.; Stone walls--Colorado--Gunnison County--1880-1890.
- [between 1883 and 1884?]
- Men peeling potatoes
- A group of men sits in the midground peeling potatoes to feed the cast and crew of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men place the peeled potatoes into a large round pot. A pile of unpeeled potatoes is in front of the group. The cast and crew of...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Chefs--1900-1910.; Cookery--1900-1910.; Potatoes.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Men peeling green onions
- A group of men sits in front of a tent peeling green onions in preparation for a meal for the cast and crew of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Most of the men wear hats and suspenders. A few of them wear ties. A man in the right midground sits in a...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cookery--1900-1910.; Onions.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Men peeling green onions
- A group of men sits in a semi-circle peeling green onions in preparation for a meal for the cast and crew of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Two of the men in the left center midground wear ties. Most of the men wear hats and suspenders. The onions...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cookery--1900-1910.; Onions.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Colorado & Southern Railway Engine No. 7 at Georgetown loop
- Passengers pose next to the Colorado and Southern Railway Company engine no. 7. The engine is stopped on the Denver, Leadville and Gunnison railroad tracks in Clear Creek County, Colorado. The Georgetown Loop is in the background.
- Colorado and Southern Railway--1890-1910.; Denver, Leadville, and Gunnison Railway Company--1890-1910.; Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Woman
- Studio portrait of a woman. She holds a hat decorated with a scarf and wears a dress with a high collar and decorated with buttons.
- Women--1890-1900.
- [1893]
- La Jolla - view of bathing pool - California
- View of La Jolla (San Diego County), California; shows the cove, a beach, swimmers, and hillside houses.
- La Jolla (San Diego, Calif.)--1900-1920.; San Diego (Calif.)--1900-1920.; Beaches--California--San Diego--1900-1920.; Houses--California--San Diego--1900-1920.; Swimming--California--San Diego--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Gateway rocks
- View of The Gateway (Gate Rock), a rock formation at Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado.
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Gate Rock (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Parks--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- 1896
- Balanced Rock
- View of a sandstone rock formation at Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs (El Paso County), Colorado.
- Balanced Rock (El Paso County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Parks--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Cloud Peak, Big Horn Mountains
- View of Cloud Peak in the Big Horn Mountains in either Big Horn County or Johnson County, Wyoming. Shows alpine tundra, mountain lakes, and rock formations.
- Cloud Peak (Wyo.)--1890-1900.; Mountains--Wyoming--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Index Peak from Clark's Fork
- View of Index Peak in Park County, Wyoming. Shows mountains and a flat landscape with trees and grass.
- Index Peak (Wyo.)--1890-1900.; Park County (Wyo.)--1890-1900.; Mountains--Wyoming--Park County--1890-1900.
- 1892
- Index Peak
- View of Index Peak, Park County, Wyoming. Shows a log cabin, log outbuildings, split rail fences, pastures, livestock pens, and feeding troughs in the valley.
- Index Peak (Wyo.)--1890-1900.; Park County (Wyo.)--1890-1900.; Farms--Wyoming--Park County--1890-1900.; Fences--Wyoming--Park County--1890-1900.; Log cabins--Wyoming--Park County--1890-1900.; Valleys--Wyoming--Park County--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Pulpit Terraces
- View of accreted calcareous silica terraces identified as Pulpit Terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Trees are on a hillside in the distance.
- Mammoth Hot Springs (Wyo.)--1870-1890.; Yellowstone National Park--1870-1890.; Springs--Yellowstone National Park--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- 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?]
- Five adults and a child seated on the grass in a park
- Outdoor portrait of men, women, and a baby in a Denver, Colorado park; a woman in applique eats from a box of "Sell Right Chocolates."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Two women outside of a residence
- View of a brick house in Denver, Colorado; shows a woman by nasturtium flowers and another by a hammock on the porch. Address reads: "113."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1915?]
- Laying track on the Alameda RR bridge
- View of Alameda Avenue underpass construction in Denver, Colorado; shows men working on the railroad bridge.
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bridge construction--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Railroad bridges--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1909 or 1910]
- Cemetery
- View of a cemetery in Denver, Colorado; shows grave markers and bushes.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Young boy near bridge
- Outdoor portrait of a young man near the Alameda Avenue bridge in Denver, Colorado. He wears a suit, tie, and cap.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1909 and 1915?]
- Boys baseball team
- Outdoor portrait of boys and teenaged girls by Archer Canal in Denver, Colorado; costume includes duster hats and baseball uniforms with applique letters: "Sheridan," "SRL GROG."
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Canals--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Teenagers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Reunion
- Outdoor portrait of a group of men, women, and children near a tent probably in Denver, Colorado. A sign on the tent reads: "1681 1910 Penn[...]". A pennant on the tent reads: "Pennsylvania".
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Reunions--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1911 and 1925]
- Large family group posed by the river
- Outdoor portrait of a large family near the South Platte River in Denver, Colorado. Two men hold fishing poles and wear wide-brimmed hats.
- Fishers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1900-1920.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Reunion
- Outdoor portrait of a group of men, women, and children near a tent probably in Denver, Colorado. A sign on the tent reads: "1681 1910 Penn[...]". A pennant on the tent reads: "Pennsylvania".
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Reunions--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1911 and 1925]
- Seated man with dog at his feet
- Portrait of a man and a dog in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Seated girl in a doorway holding a broom
- Portrait of girl in the door of a house in Denver, Colorado. Shows a steamer trunk.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Woman standing
- Portrait of a woman by hollyhocks and a frame house in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Woman standing among tall bushes
- Portrait of a young woman by bushes in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Scaffolding and sluiceway for pouring concrete - formwork for retaining walls
- View of Alameda underpass construction in Denver, Colorado; shows concrete forms, a sluice, and spectators.
- Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Sluices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1909 or 1910]
- Sluiceway for pouring concrete - formwork for retaining walls
- View of Alameda underpass construction in Denver, Colorado; shows concrete forms, a sluice, and machinery.
- Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Sluices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1909 or 1910]
- Sluiceway for pouring concrete - formwork for retaining walls
- View of Alameda underpass construction in Denver, Colorado; shows concrete forms, machinery, sheds, and men working.
- Concrete construction--Formwork--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Sluices--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1909 or 1910]
- View of construction of Alameda underpass
- View of Alameda underpass construction in Denver, Colorado; shows concrete forms, railroad bridges, machinery, sheds, and men working.
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1909 or 1910]
- Woman and girl on walkway in garden - kitten at their feet; dog seated on chair next to them
- Group portrait of a woman and girl in a Denver, Colorado, garden with a dog, cat, nasturtiums, dahlias, and sweet pea flowers.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Cats--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Gardens--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- State Capitol building
- View of the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver, Colorado, adorned with bunting and a Star of David.
- Colorado State Capitol (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Capitols--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Construction of the Alameda Ave. subway
- View of Alameda Avenue underpass construction in Denver, Colorado; shows excavation, men, horses, and the railroad bridge.
- Underpasses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Excavation--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1909 or 1910]
- Large group having a picnic
- Group portrait of a man, women, and a boy at a picnic in Colorado; costume includes hats with flowers. Hills and railroad tracks are in the background.
- Boys--Colorado--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--1900-1920.; Picnics--Colorado--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]
- Small group having a picnic. Man is wearing a Scottish Highlander outfit
- Group portrait of a man, women, a boy and girl in Denver, Colorado, with a cake, fruit, and picnic baskets; costume includes applique, a cape and garrison cap. The man has bagpipes.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Picnics--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1904 and 1915?]