Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Limon - Ft. Morgan trip
- View of men camping in eastern Colorado, with a camp wagon, horse, and cooking fire.
- Camping--Colorado--1910-1920.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--1910-1920.; Plains--Colorado--1910-1920.; Transportation--Colorado--1910-1920.
- 1911, May/June
- Old jail, 1912
- Exterior view of the county jail in Georgetown, Colorado, a red brick two story building with overhanging eaves with brackets, built in 1883. Windows have lace curtains, an American flag, a banner with a star and "452," and a Red Cross flag. ...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Flags--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.; Jails--Colorado--Georgetown--1910-1920.
- 1912
- Main Street between 3rd and 4th, showing oxen teams and covered wagons
- View of covered wagons and teams of oxen on Main Street, in Canon City (Fremont County) Colorado; businesses are in the background.
- Business districts--Colorado--Canon City--1870-1880.; Covered wagons--Colorado--Canon City--1870-1880.; Oxen--Colorado--Canon City--1870-1880.; Streets--Colorado--Canon City--1870-1880.; Transportation--Colorado--Canon City--1870-1880.
- 1878
- Altamaha Apts., 1322 W. Colfax Ave., Jennie L. Liverman apt., (left lower)
- View of the Altamaha Apartments building on the 1300 block of West Colfax, Denver, Colorado. It is a three story brick building with arched and rectangular windows, keystone highlights, quoining, and a sign that reads: "Dr. P. R. Ohlson,...
- Chiropractic offices--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Ohlson, P. R.--Homes & haunts.
- May, 1956
- Water waggon [sic] near Russell Gulch, Colo
- View of a burro drawn water wagon in Russell Gulch (Gilpin County), Colorado. A boy holds the reins.
- Russell Gulch (Colo.)--1910-1940.; Boys--Colorado--Russell Gulch--1910-1940.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Russell Gulch--1910-1940.; Mules--Colorado--Russell Gulch--1910-1940.; Transportation--Colorado--Russell Gulch--1910-1940.; Water...
- [between 1910 and 1940?]
- Old Library, Georgetown, Colorado
- Exterior view of the old library in Georgetown, Colorado; the building has a false front with a gabled roof. A man leans over the chimney on the roof. The central double door on the first floor has large mullioned windows on either side of it;...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1900-1950.; Libraries--Colorado--Georgetown--1900-1950.
- [between 1900 and 1945?]
- Horace Greeley's stage coach
- View of a stage coach that was owned by Horace Greeley; a buffalo skull is on the roof. Sign reads: "Miles Elder's garage Las Animas Dodge and Plymouth Service, Phone 8."
- Stagecoaches--Colorado--1910-1930.; Transportation--Colorado--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Toll Gate Saloon
- The dilapidated remains of the Toll Gate Saloon near Black Hawk (Clear Creek County), Colorado, consist of a three story brick wall with arched window frames surrounding broken glass, keystones, and the saloon name painted on the wall.
- Toll Gate Saloon (Blackhawk, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Blackhawk (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Blackhawk--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--Blackhawk--1950-1960.
- 1957
- Stage coach used in mountains of Colorado shown in Pioneer Celebration San Louis [sic] Valley
- Men and women pose by horse drawn wagons and a stage coach in San Luis Valley, Colorado. Sign reads: "School Bus of '74."
- San Luis Valley (Colo. and N.M.)--1920-1930.; Stagecoaches--Colorado--1920-1930.; Transportation--Colorado--1920-1930.
- 1924
- Randell School
- The Randell School, 1600 Madison, Denver, Colorado, is ornately decorated with arched windows, columns, cornices, dentils, and a balcony.
- Randell School (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948?
- Parker-Clarks Residence, Georgetown, Colorado
- Exterior view of a residence in Georgetown Colorado, owned by Parker and then Mrs. Morrell Clarks. The wood construction building has a gabled facade with two windows on each story, a two-story section with a porch on the first floor, and a gable...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1880-1890.
- [1889?]
- 1500 Curtis
- View of buildings along the 1500 block of Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado, shows: "Rialto Theater," "Hotel Regent," "Baur's Candy, Home of Baur's Candy, Est. 1872," The Coffee Spot, Swift's Ice Cream."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960]
- 1500 Curtis
- View of buildings along the 1500 block of Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado, shows: "Hotel Regent," "Baur's Candy, Home of Baur's Candy, Est. 1872, "The Coffee Spot, Swift's Ice Cream."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960]
- Wyman School
- View of Wyman School, 1630 Williams Street, Denver, Colorado.
- Wyman School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- February, 1956
- City Auditorium
- View of the Denver City Auditorium, 1400 block of Curtis, Denver, Colorado.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1950?
- Blue Parrot restaurant (spaghetti), Louisville, Colo.
- View of the Blue Parrot restaurant, Louisville, Colorado. Signs: "Blue Parrot, Italian food," "Hamm's on tap," "Coors beer," "Home made spaghetti, free parking."
- Blue Parrot (Restaurant : Louisville, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Louisville (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Restaurants--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1968
- 16th and Penn., John Galen Lock residence
- View on Sixteenth (16th) and Pennsylvania Streets, Denver, Colorado, shows a large brick house identified as having belonged to John Galen Lock. The sign over the door reads: "Colorado Educational Association."
- Colorado Educational Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Educational organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Lock, John...
- 1956
- King's Church, Universalist, E. Colfax and Lafayette
- King's Universalist Church, East Colfax and Lafayette Streets, Denver, Colorado, features twin towers with bell shaped roofs, and columns marking the entry to the foyer.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Unitarian Universalist churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960]
- 1801 York Street, Frank L. Smith House
- The Frank L. Smith House, 1801 York Street, Denver, Colorado. Designed in the French Eclectic style by William Fisher, features include quoining, a balcony, a covered front porch, and twin chimneys.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smith, Frank L., Colorado businessman--Homes & haunts.
- 1957
- 1801 York Street, Frank L. Smith House
- The Frank L. Smith House, 1801 York Street, Denver, Colorado. Designed in the French Eclectic style by William Fisher, features include quoining, a balcony, a covered front porch, and twin chimneys.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Smith, Frank L., Colorado businessman--Homes & haunts.
- 1957
- Remains of jail after fire 1946
- Exterior view of remains of the county jail in Georgetown, Colorado, a red brick two-story building built in 1883, after it burned in 1946; shows the corner of the building and charred timbers through the empty first floor windows. A grid of bars...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Fires--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Jails--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.
- 1946
- The Black Hills Coach of the Northwestern Express Stage and Transportation Company
- Men pose in and on a horse-drawn stagecoach owned by the Northwestern Express Stage and Transportation Company in Bismark, Dakota Territory. Shows a wagon and a building.
- Northwestern Express, Stage, and Transportation Company--1870-1880.; Bismark (N.D.)--1870-1880.; Stagecoaches--Dakota Territory--Bismark--1870-1880.; Transportation--Dakota Territory--Bismark--1870-1880.
- 1879
- Remains of jail after fire 1946
- View of remains of the county jail in Georgetown, Colorado, a red brick two-story building built in 1883, after it burned in 1946. A charred vertical board edged with the remnants of horizontal boards stands amidst twisted metal, bricks, and a...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Fires--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Jails--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Remains of jail after fire 1946
- View of remains of the county jail in Georgetown, Colorado, a red brick two-story building built in 1883, after it burned in 1946. Charred wood, bricks, and an oil drum lie on the ground, partly covered with snow. In the background, snow drifts...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Fires--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Jails--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Remains of jail after fire 1946
- Exterior view of remains of the county jail in Georgetown, Colorado, a red brick two story building built in 1883, after it burned in 1946. The corner of the building is visible; on the second story all windows have been destroyed, and daylight...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Fires--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.; Jails--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Main Street, Central City
- View of Main Street in Central City, Colorado, most of which is in the shadows. The street is flanked by two and three story nineteenth century storefronts. The top stories of the buildings on the right side of the street are in the sunlight, and...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Acoma
- Native American (Acoma) Mission of San Estevan (Esteban) Rey, Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico; an adobe church with twin bell towers and an attached convent. Shows an adobe structure and horses in foreground.
- Acoma Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Acoma--1910-1920.; Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Acoma--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Acoma--1910-1920.; Acoma (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Catholic churches--New...
- 1899
- Isleta
- Native American Catholic church at Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico; an adobe mission with twin wood bell towers, pitched roof with a center cross, front buttresses, and the remains of a stone wall.
- Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1910-1920.; Isleta Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1910-1920.; Isleta Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.;...
- 1911?
- Isleta
- Church at Isleta Pueblo (Native American), New Mexico; view of single wood bell tower, side wall of church, steps to the roof, cross, and partial courtyard wall remains.
- Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1910-1920.; Isleta Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Isleta Pueblo--1910-1920.; Isleta Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.;...
- 1911?
- Pojoaque
- Church of Pojoaque Pueblo (Native American), New Mexico; an adobe mission with triple arch facade, double wood doors with an overhead covering supported by posts, two bells, and a walled courtyard.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Pojoaque Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Pojoaque Pueblo--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--New Mexico--Pojoaque Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pojoaque Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Catholic churches--New...
- 1911?
- Picuris
- San Lorenzo Church at Native American (Tewa) Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico; an adobe mission with a stepped arch belfry and a center cross, walled courtyard with a stepped arch gate. Sangre de Cristo range in background.
- Indians of North America--New Mexico--Picuris--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--New Mexico--Picuris--1910-1920.; Tigua Indians--New Mexico--Picuris--1910-1920.; Picuris (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Catholic churches--New Mexico--Picuris--1910-1920.;...
- 1911?
- Hamill House, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of the Hamill House, in Georgetown, Colorado, built by Joseph Watson and acquired by mine owner William A. Hamill; shows a bathroom which includes a built-in metal bathtub with metal faucets, wood panelling, flowered wallpaper, towel...
- Hamill, William A. (William Arthur), 1836-1904--Homes & haunts--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Bathrooms--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Spring Street, Central City
- View down unpaved Spring Street in Central City, Colorado. A Cornish dry-masonry wall borders the street; Aspen trees grow in front of the wall; garbage litters the ground. Part of an automobile, which is heading toward the town, is visible on the...
- Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.
- 1953
- Hamill House, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of the Hamill House, in Georgetown, Colorado. The house was built by Joseph Watson, and was acquired by William A. Hamill, his brother-in-law, in 1874. Between 1874 and 1881 Hamill made various additions to the house and grounds. The...
- Hamill, William A. (William Arthur), 1836-1904--Homes & haunts.; Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Bathrooms--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Nambe
- Church at Native American (Tewa) Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico; an adobe mission with double wood doors, three point facade and center belfry, balcony, attached structure and a picket fenced courtyard.
- Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Nambe Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Nambe Pueblo--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--New Mexico--Nambe Pueblo--1910-1920.; Nambe Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Catholic...
- 1911?
- Nambe
- Church at Native American (Tewa) Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico; an adobe mission with double wood doors, three point facade and center belfry, balcony, attached structure and a picket fenced courtyard.
- Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Nambe Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Nambe Pueblo--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--New Mexico--Nambe Pueblo--1910-1920.; Nambe Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Catholic...
- 1911?
- Maria Martinez, San Ildefonso
- Native American Maria Martinez, famous Tewa potter, wears a shawl, with fringe and a flower print, over her head, a blouse, manta, cloth belt, lace apron, wrapped boots, and necklaces and bracelets, San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. She stands in...
- 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.; Tewa women potters--New Mexico--San Ildefonso--1910-1920.; San Ildefonso...
- 1918
- Interior, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of an unidentified house, in Georgetown, Colorado; the room includes: an unright piano with a tasseled drapery on top, a rocking chair, a piano bench, a Rococo Revival side chair, a sofa, a Victorian upholstered rocking chair, a...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.; Pianos--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Interior, Georgetown, Colorado
- Interior view of an unidentified house in Georgetown, Colorado; the room includes: a small square piano with music for The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Lucia di Lammermoor, two candles atop the piano, wallpaper with wreath-like medallions...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.; Interiors.; Pianos--Colorado--Georgetown--1960-1980.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Santa Clara pueblo
- Native American (Tewa) men and women perform a corn dance in the plaza of the Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Women wear tablitas, shawls, dresses, and wrapped boots. Men wear kilts with fox skins, body paint, anklets, and moccasins; they carry...
- Indians of North America--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Women--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1910-1920.; Tewa Indians--Dance--New Mexico--Santa Clara Pueblo--1910-1920.; Santa Clara Pueblo...
- 1910
- Navaho
- Outdoor portrait (sitting, standing) of Native American (Navajo) man and boy. The man wears pants, a concha belt, shirt, beaded necklaces, and a cloth headband. The boy wears moccasins, a shirt, and a squash blossom necklace.
- Indians of North America--1900-1910.; Navajo Indians--1900-1910.; Boys--1900-1910.
- [1908?]
- Remains of jail after fire 1946
- View of remains of the county jail in Georgetown, Colorado, a red brick two story building built in 1883, after it burned in 1946. Two glassless windows in the brick wall are charred around the edges, and debris is visible inside. A burned bush...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Jails--Colorado--Georgetown--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Taos
- Mission of San Geronimo, Native American Taos Pueblo, New Mexico; an adobe church with a stepped belfry, vigas, attached additions, and a walled courtyard with a stepped arch gate.
- Indians of North America--Structures--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1910-1920.; Pueblo Indians--Spiritual life--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1910-1920.; Taos Indians--Structures--New Mexico--Taos Pueblo--1910-1920.; Taos Pueblo (N.M.)--1910-1920.; Catholic...
- 1911?
- Residence, Georgetown, Colorado
- Exterior view of a wood construction residence in Georgetown, Colorado, a two-story house with a gable roof and porch. A man wearing a suit and a cap leans against the gate of a picket fence in front of the house; two tall spindly trees are in the...
- Georgetown (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Georgetown--1920-1930.
- 1926
- Group of Nevada trail drivers
- Portrait of Nevada trail drivers camped with saddles, tack, and a canvas tent.
- Camping--1870-1890.; Cowboys--1870-1890.; Tents--1870-1890.
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- Second rodeo of Colored Rodeo Assn of Denver
- Black men adjust saddle stirrups at the Ted Gage ranch in northeast Denver, Colorado, at a Colored Rodeo Association of Denver event.
- Colored Rodeo Association of Denver--Performances--1940-1950.; African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Cowboys--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Rodeos--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948, September
- Cowboys in camp
- Men pose in cowboy clothes with tents, teepees, and a chuck wagon. Two ride horses, one fires his pistol.
- Camping--1890-1900.; Covered wagons--1890-1900.; Cowboys--1890-1900.; Horseback riding--1890-1900.; Tipis--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Your old pal at Earl's Court London, Eng: George
- Portrait of a man in cowboy clothes including woolies (chaps), a bandana, and felt hat.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Cowboys--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Yours truly, "Jack" Elliott
- Portrait of a man in cowboy clothes including woolies (chaps), a bandana, felt hat, spurs, saddle, leather gauntlets, and lariat.
- Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Cowboys--1890-1900.; Elliott, Jack, cowboy.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Cow Boy
- Portrait of a man in cowboy clothes including woolies (chaps), a bandana, felt hat, long hair, spurs, and lariat.
- Clothing & dress--1880-1890.; Cowboys--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]